11/24/08

Rear view mirror saying adios Dallas

The questions at the "Dallas Transgender Advocates Conversation With Bishp Robinson" were unrestricted and free flowing. Bishop Robinson with disarming candor explored many topics in depth.
The reactions I saw in our diverse transgender panel was amazing and maybe one of the most gratifying payoffs of the entire experience. Some of our panel members advocacy has artificially split our community over it's response to our removal from ENDA and sadly lengthened the span of time between contacts. It was an amazing sight as once cordial yet distant advocates were rejoined in this room by Bishop Robinson's desire for communication.

After all other questions had been asked only one remained......

What of the "Half Loaf of Bread". Sticking in everyones craw, what is the moral and spiritual justification for leaving us behind, humans who were previously fully committed allies, unprotected in home and workplace in the sights of rapist, murderers and the predatory blood thirsty jackals focus on the family and Westboro baptist church?

All panel members present had previous agonized over Bishop Robinson's response to the Dallas Voice's earlier inquiries which resulted in the half loaf response and soul searched for a way to understand Bishop Robinson's answer.

None accomplished this. Not one of us desired to be anything but beneficial to Bishop Robinson, but when our very survival is being jeopardized by rich party goers the Transgender T once again stands up, proud and brave, a tribute to Rita, Angie and countless other gender diverse dead.

Vanessa, our political expert would ask, and ask she did. Followed up by Lisa Scheps. How do we accept being left behind. How can we be docile to the gay and lesbian community as we are mowed down in the streets?

Our conversation ended without closure as we watched the taillight's of the mercedes and BMW's fade ......

....as one hotel worker I had talked to said "oh ya, you're the street people".




By Kelli Busey
Proud Transgender Woman
November 24, 2008
planetransgender

Help Out Homeless Transgendered Youth This Holiday Season


Sylvia Rae Rivera, 1951-2002, was a Stonewall Riots Veteran and LGBTQ/Drag Queen activist. Many will remember Sylvia as the Coordinator of the Food Pantry for Metropolitan Community Church of New York where she was a member. On her deathbed she insisted that Rev. Pat Bumgardner promise the church would create accommodation so that LGBTQ Youth could find a safe space to spend the night when all other options were exhausted.

Born from that promise is ‘Sylvia's Place’, an emergency night shelter for self identified Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, transgendered, transsexual and questioning youth from 16 to 23 years of age. Its primary focus is to provide a safe space, a good meal, bathroom facilities and toiletries, a cot for the night and breakfast in the morning. The Care Workers provide a listening ear, affirmation, and a friendly voice of encouragement.

Camens Place
Our aim at Carmen’s Place is to transform these young lives from the chaos and brutality of performing sexual acts for money, food or shelter and living in the streets, to stable adults contributing to society with a self-reliance that meets the best of each individual’s abilities, free of shame.

Food Donations:

NOWHERE BAR
322 East 14th St.
Between 1st and 2nd Aves
212 477 4744

SYLVIA'S PLACE
@ MCC Church
W. 36TH St .
Between 9th and 10th Ave
SYLVIA'S PLACE

Carmens Place
or
Father Braxton
646-512-1703

Lucky S. Michaels, Director of MCCNY Homeless Youth Services
LuckyMichaels@gmail.com
212-629-7440 Ext. 226.

Mona Rae Mason
The Transgender Project
212-845-4617
mason@ndri.org




Stopping The Hate

Don't Give Up

11/21/08

Sponsors and links to the Conversation with Bishop Robinson

The Dallas Transgender Advocates and Allies http://dallastaa.ning.com/ wish to thank to our sponsor The Institute for Welcoming Resources

The Institute for Welcoming Resources - A Program of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
Bishop Gene Robinson to Participate in a Transgender Panel Discussion

This event would not have been conceived if not for the guiding light of the Reconciling Ministries Network
Reconciling Ministries Network

Star Telegram
Gay bishop to speak at transgender event

Dallas Voice
Transgender Conversation planned with Bishop Robinson


Transepiscopal
Bishop Robinson to Particpate in Transgender Conversation in Dallas

Dallas Voice
Bishop Robinson: ‘God loves all God’s children’


CQWAM.COM Seattle Gay News
Dallas Trans Advocates Meeting With Bishop Robinson

Queers United
Dallas Trans Advocates Meeting With Bishop Robinson

Eventfull.com
Transgender Conversation With Bishop Robinson

Religion Blog Dallas News.com
Bishop Gene Robinson to meet with Dallas transgender group

planetransgender
Stand Firm : Bishop Robinson to Meet With Dallas Transgender Advocates

Indybay
Transgender Conversation With Bishop Robinson

Dallas Peace Center
Dallas Transgender Advocates and Allies Conversation With Bishop Robinson

Walking With Integrity
Press Release: Bishop of New Hampshire to Meet with Dallas Transgender Advocates

Kelli Busey
planetransgender
Nov. 22, 2008

coffeeyogurt: dishonor roll

coffeeyogurt: dishonor roll Visit with Coffeeyogurt and read the list of supporters of prop 8.

11/20/08

HRC Shameful Transham Day of self promotion

I have learned to value transgender advocates who work for the
good of our community.
I have come to beleive in Reverend Allyson Robinson.
When I address HRC I am speaking to forces that
DICTATE NATIONAL HRC POLICY.
Many of us, including myself, have gone beyond mere scepticism to complete disbelief and abhorrence of HRC when the TRANSGENDER day of remembrance rolls around and HRC claims to HONESTLY advocate on our behalf therefor deserving to hold observances of the TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMBERENCE.

TRANSGENDER PEOPLE GET SLAUGHTER IN THE STREET AND YOU THROW PARTIES (GALA BLACK TIE).

Read it HRC.

It does not read abdication.
HR2015
It does not read "throw a 10 spot at them and claim them on DOR.
It does not read a day of self promotion.

It Does not read DO THIS AND WE CAN FOOL THE OLD FOLKS IN CHURCH TO COUGH UP 2 MILLION IN DALLAS.

Yeah, thats right. I tell ya what. You leave us alone on the TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMERBRENCE and we just might see each other with a little more respect.

I do know one thing HRC. You sure make the job of reconciliation nearly impossible.
Kelli Busey
planetransgender
Nov. 20, 2008