Hello LJ friends. It's been too long... And I have to say I'm annoyed with FB land, but that's another rant ( Read more... )

went very well. Extremely intense. Heartbreaking and painful as always. Please keep those we have lost in your thoughts and prayers this weekend.

Sunday, November 15th is the start of Transgender Awareness Week! Kick off this important event with the TransFM charity podothon! From 6pm-10pm on Sunday, November 15th, we'll be raising money for the Transgender Emergency Fund (TEF). Guests will include Gunner Scott, Director of the Massachusetts Trqansgender Political Coalition (MTPC), Jesse ( Read more... )

Viola Fields and the Dynamic Divas present Divas Live 2!
Featuring: Roxie Van Cartier, Gia Deveroux, Kim Fusion, Nikita Le Femme, Savannah Night, and Olivia Bouyea
$5 at the door, more donations welcome! 21+
The Hotel Vernon, Kelley Square, Worcester Massachusetts.
October 10th, 9PM

This is a benefit show for the Transgender Emergency Fund, which ( Read more... )

So this summer I have really been toying with the idea of leaving HIV/AIDS work for good. In some ways (though not nearly as horrible as their experiences, imo) the experience of disillusionment and disappointment I've felt is similar to friends of mine who have gone to work as public school teachers. The levels of bureaucracy and having to bow ( Read more... )

Transfabulous Brunch: A Benefit for the Transgender Emergency Fund

Sunday, August 23rd  2009, 11AM-2PM

86 Winter American Bistro, 65 Water Street, Worcester

$20.00 at the door, includes brunch and juice/coffee

About the Transgender Emergency Fund:

The Transgender Emergency Fund responds to the needs of transgender people living in Massachusetts by  ( Read more... )

You can watch this video on www.livejournal.com

I am not happy with the new federally-funded prevention campaign. I think it's great that the Obama administration is funding prevention in this country--already a hell of a lot more than Bush ever bothered to do--but it misses the mark. For those who don't know I'm talking about the newly-released '9 and 1/2 minutes' ad campaign. You can see it ( Read more... )

For those who celebrate, have a blessed Passover and Holy Week!

I listened to a short but informative podcast about HIV risk and trans MSM. It's available for free here:
http://www.sfaf.org/