BY BTL STAFF
Equality Michigan and members of the transgender community will release Michigan-specific data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey on May 24 at multiple times and locations across the state.
The report, conducted by the National Center for Transgender Equality, reveals "disturbing discrimination trends and a range of disparities between transgender people and the general population in all areas of life," according to a statement on EQMI's Facebook page. The data will examine the experiences of approximately 900 Michigan respondents.
During each discussion, transgender community members will share their personal stories and EQMI will speak about the policy implications and the urgent need for legislative action. Cities participating in the release include Benton Harbor, Burton, Detroit, Kalamazoo and Lansing.
BENTON HARBOR at 10 a.m.
WHO:
-Mary Jo Schnell, Executive Director, Out Center
-Natalie Mooney, Mother of transgender child
-Erin Knott, Field Manager, Equality Michigan
-Pastor Dani Veenstra
-Rev. David Stout
WHERE:
Out Center, 132 Water St.
DETROIT at 10 a.m.
WHO:
-Curtis Lipscomb, Executive Director, LGBT Detroit
-Bre Campbell, Trans Sistas of Color
-Alexandria Gibson
-Racquelle Trammell
-Steph White, Executive Director, Equality Michigan
WHERE:
LGBT Detroit, 20025 Greenfield Rd.
BURTON at 12 p.m.
WHO:
-Nicole Derusha-Mackey, Equality Caucus of Genesee County
-Mayor Paula Zelenko
-Genevieve Field: Personal story
-Steph White, Executive Director, Equality Michigan
WHERE:
Burton City Hall, 4303 S. Center Rd.
KALAMAZOO at 12 p.m.
WHO:
-Jay Maddock, Executive Director, OutFront Kalamazoo
-Dyrklain Hamilton
-Erin Knott, Field Manager, Equality Michigan
-Commissioner Tracy Hall
WHERE:
OutFront Kalamazoo, 340 S. Rose St.
LANSING at 2 p.m.
WHO:
-Stephanie White, Executive Director, Equality Michigan
-Charin Davenport
-Nicole Ellefson, Mother of transgender child
-Merissa Kovach, Policy Strategist, ACLU
WHERE:
Lansing City Hall, Lobby, 124 W. Michigan Ave.
