Institute on trans issues offered attendees respect, inspiration

DallasVoice.com – By Wendi Bates – Special Contributor

Gathering offered chance for trans activists of different generations to share experiences, ideas

The myriad workshops and sessions offered during the five-day National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change in Dallas last weekend included “Trans Rights Now: Building a Strong Transgender Movement,” a day-long institute with about 70 in attendance. The gathering focused on issues such as political infrastructure, mentoring new leaders, visibility and strategy sharing.