Press Release | May Is Trans DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:

March 7, 2019 SaVanna KB Wanzer

WE THE PEOPLE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US HELPING US PEOPLE INTO LIVING INC., ANNOUNCE 2ND ANNUAL MAY IS? “ALL ABOUT TRANS”

31 Days Celebrating, Being, Living & Loving & Being Trans!

March 7, 2019-- Washington DC -- We The People is pleased to announce the 2nd May Is? “All About Trans.” This month-long series of events running May 1st to May 31st will focus on bringing together multiple communities through educational outreach, panel and community conversations, social dinners including an evening focused on HIV vs. PrEP, community mixers, mental health programs, entertainment, and a whole lots of hugs and love. ALL ARE WELCOMED!

All events will be held in the Greater Washington area with the goal of fostering a better understanding of trans lives and greater unity among the many transgender communities in the DC area. Participants and guests will be asked to register on the webpage to reserve tickets for entry in order for organizers to estimate seating and food needs.

A committee of thirteen very committed individuals has planned the second annual for this year. They include Toni Bethea (Lady Toni), Bryan Blanchard, Taylor Chandler, Min. Diedre Gray, KeeKee Ke’niya Funches, Dr. DeMarc A. Hickson, Dr. Dana Hines,

David Joseph Moody, Amy Nelson, Dane Ray, Alexa Rodriguez, Gabrielle Thomas. The committee will be chaired by SaVanna Wanzer. Wanzer who is the founder of this group.

This year the, Community Mixer will be held at the esteemed Library of Congress and will be co-hosted by KeeKee Ke’niya Funches and NBC4’s, Leon Harris. This event will celebrate all of the hard work and dedication that people have done for the DC Trans community including Trans Pride’s executive producers, producers, keynote speakers, and volunteers that have kept Trans Pride going since 2007. Trans Pride was also founded by SaVanna KB Wanzer. This event will include African drummers and dancers, food and remarks to honor those dedicated to raising trans’ voices in Washington, DC. This will be an invitation-only, private event.

For more information about May is? “All About Trans” go to the Facebook page or webpage (mayistransdc.com). People can also send emails to Mayistransdc.gmail.com.

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