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Congregation Shir Tikvah is hosting an educational event titled "Gender variance and Expression in Children – Understanding Through Education" at 7 p.m. on May 3.
Kim Pearson, executive director and co-founder of TransYouth Family Allies will speak.
TYFA is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to education and advocacy for gender variant and transgender children and youth.
This is a community event organized by TYFA, The Michigan Psychological Association Foundation and Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion.
Shir Tikvah is located at 3900 Northfield Parkway. Donations will be accepted to offset the costs of bringing Pearson to Detroit. Those who want to attend are encouraged to RSVP to [email protected].
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