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The power of storytelling
Storytelling has the power to heal. In these clips, FORGE and MenHealing discuss how the Voice of Healing: Trans and Nonbinary Survivors SPEAK OUT project will empower survivors to share their...

TDOR speech – Syd
Speech by Syd Michael Robinson at the 2012 Milwaukee Transgender Day of Remembrance. In it he discusses his transition. Dearest Friends, Today, all...

TDOR opening – Wendy
Opening speech by Rev. Wendy Woodruff at the 2012 Transgender Day of Remembrance. We gather this evening to mourn. We also gather to celebrate the...

Trans-themed films
A handful of trans-themed films On February 25, 2012, FORGE screened “How Do I Look?” as part of Black History Month. Many people were interested in...

2011 Transgender Achievements – Quick Reference Guide
2011 was a year of many trans advancements. This short piece lists 20 of them. 2011 was full of many advancements for transgender people and loved...

White House Convenes Meeting on Anti-Transgender Violence
News release reports on FORGE's attendance at 2011 White House Convening to Address Violence Against Transgender People

FORGE ATTENDS HISTORIC WHITE HOUSE CONVENING TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE
News release about FORGE's attendance at 2011 White House Convening to Address Violence Against Transgender People MEDIA CONTACTS Loree Cook-Daniels...

Speeches from the Peaceful Rally
Landing page for speeches from 2011 Chanel Larkin event. 10 individuals spoke at the Rally, providing attendees with dynamic, powerful words to...

Speeches from the Peaceful Rally for Justice, Rights, and Respect (October 23, 2010)
10 individuals spoke at the Rally, providing attendees with dynamic, powerful words to reflect on. Some spoke with conviction and compassion, from...

Rally speech – Loree Cook-Daniels
Statement by Loree Cook-Daniels at an event honoring Chanel Larkin, other local deaths, and students who committed suicide. Topics: a list of the...

Rally speech – Gwen Moore
Statement by Congresswoman Gwen Moore at an event honoring Chanel Larkin, other local deaths, and students who committed suicide. Topic: hate...