Protecting TGI2+ Rights | Town Hall: Presented by LA Queer Events Coalition

Protecting TGI2+ Rights | Town Hall: Presented by LA Queer Events Coalition

LAQEC TownHall: Protecting TGI Rights in a New Era

Presented by the LA Queer Events Coalition
🌈 In partnership with Unique Woman’s Coalition

📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
📍 Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center
1001 N Martel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
🎟️ Free & open to the public...TICKETS HERE!

 

💬 About the Event

In a time of rising anti-Trans legislation and the dismantling of DEI protections, our Trans and Gender-expansive community is being targeted nationwide. This Town Hall is our response—a space for knowledge, safety, empowerment, and connection.

Join us for an afternoon rooted in care and action, featuring expert voices, community resources, and performances that remind us of our collective strength and joy.

Hosted by the LA Queer Events Coalition and Unique Woman's Coalition, this gathering reflects the power of local queer leaders, creatives, and advocates coming together for our people. Taking place during AANHPI Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight voices like NiK Kacy and EN'B, who embody the brilliance and resilience of the Asian American TGI community.

This is more than a panel. It’s a movement. And we need you in the room.

 

🧠 What to Expect

Expert Panel Discussion
Moderated by NiK Kacy (Founder & Creative Director, Equality Fashion Week)

Panelists:

  • Debin Smith – Retired Principal, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School
  • Jenny Pizer – Chief Legal Officer, Lambda Legal
  • Melissa Marquette – Program Manager of Trans Wellness, APLA
  • Tracie Alexander – Executive Director, Unique Trans-ition Inc

Topics include:

  • How current laws are impacting TGI individuals and families
  • Legal rights and protections under the new administration
  • Access to gender-affirming healthcare and insurance
  • Where to go for support and trusted referrals

 

💖 Additional Highlights

Free resources and referrals for TGI individuals and families, including therapists from Open Space Therapy Collective who will be available onsite to provide real-time support for attendees.

Local queer vendors, resources, + affirming small businesses*

Uplifting performances by community artists including:

Community space for healing, organizing, and building together

*We are accepting Vendor Applications until May 8th. Please apply here.

 

🌟 Who Should Attend

  • TGI individuals
  • Parents, guardians, and chosen family of TGI youth
  • Educators, healthcare providers, legal advocates
  • Allies and community members who want to learn, support, and take action

 

💸 Cost

FREE – because access to care, resources, and empowerment should never come at a cost.

THANK YOU to our generous SPONSORS who helped make this event accessible:

 

✊ Why It Matters

Our community is strong—but we cannot face this moment alone.
By gathering, we protect one another. By learning, we empower.
And by standing together, we build a future where all of us can thrive.

 

📣 Stay Connected

Follow US at https://www.instagram.com/laqueereventscoalition

Questions? Want to get involved or support the event as a sponsor?

Contact: info@baby.gay

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