Transgender Helpline Offers Support, Information, and Kindness
Crandall Crocker said TGMI receives about 75 calls per month, ranging from those seeking advice to…
Transgender Michigan Co-Founder Reflects on 25 Years of Activism and Inclusion
“I was waiting someone else. And then finally I thought, ‘Well if no one else is going to do it I’m going to do it.’”
Michigan Transgender Health Fair in Ferndale Sept. 24
Michigan Transgender Health Fair in Ferndale Sept. 24 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – The Michigan Transgender Health Fair is coming up on Saturday September 24 from 1-4pm at Affirmations LGBT Community Center in Ferndale , Michigan. We’ll have lots of exhibitors and some great speakers. Dr Will Powers who will soon be joining Dr Paul…
Voices of Transgender Pride: Dan Herrle (2 of 15)
Voices of Transgender Pride: Dan Herrle (2 of 15) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The largest gathering of transgender people in Michigan happens every year in Ferndale with over 200 gender non-conforming individuals and supporters coming together for Transgender Pride in the Park. An unexpected downpour had nearly 100 people huddled…
Voices of Transgender Pride: Andrea from Indiana (1 of 15)
Voices of Transgender Pride: Andrea from Indiana (1 of 15) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The largest gathering of transgender people in Michigan happens every year in Ferndale with over 200 gender non-conforming individuals and supporters coming together for Transgender Pride in the Park. An unexpected downpour had nearly 100 people…
Sex, Drag, and Rock & Roll: Ringwald Oct 14
Opening on Friday, October 14th, Hedwig and the Angry Inch will play for an exclusive 4 week run at Ferndale’s Ringwald Theatre (22742 Woodward).
Transgender Health Fair focuses on Treatment and Guidance
The second annual Transgender Health Fair educated attendees about hormones, safe sex, gender reconstruction surgeries, counseling, laser hair removal, prescription drug coverage and supportive organizations. Transgender Michigan hosted the event, filling Affirmations’ front gallery with rows of informational booths, seminars and forums. More than 100 attended.
Record Turnout at Trans Pride in the Park
Organized by Transgender Michigan, the event is large but simple. They brought in the burgers and dogs while guest brought a side dish to pass. A small auction and a jar for donations raised money to cover the cost.
Allies a Part of Transgender Empowerment Day
The transgender community came out in force on Saturday for the third annual Transgender Empowerment Day, held at Affirmations and organized by Transgender Detroit and Transgender Michigan. Various inclusive groups set up informational tables and presentations were done by the Department of Justice, a panel of transgender allies, and a transgender town hall meeting.