upcoming events

New Transgender Support Group

We're thrilled to announce that a new Transgender Support Group is forming in Toledo, Ohio. This is a collaborative effort between TransOhio, Equality Toledo, The Village Church and local Transgender residents in Toledo. The initial meetings will be peer led. The support group is open to everybody - FtM, MtF, Cross Dressers, Gender Queer, Intersexed, etc. Initial meetings will be facilitated by TransOhio board members.

Date: Sunday,February 28, 2010 2:00 pm                                                        Location: The Village Church                                                                     Address: 3992 Monroe Street

CALL ME MALCOLM

The documentary follows Malcolm on his journey through seminary as a transgen­der student. Malcolm was ordained into the United Church of Christ in 2004, and presently he serves as Associate Minister for Outreach at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His work is focused on the transformation and wholeness of Christian communities across society’s dividing lines.

Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 7:30 pm                                                        Location: The Village Church                                                                     Address: 3992 Monroe Street

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LOBBY DAY

 Join us in Columbus, Ohio with Equality Ohio. We plan to car pool from Toledo.  If you'd like to participate, please email at info@equalitytoledo.org.

Date: Wednesday, May 19,  2010                                                                                            Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm                                                                                               

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Tell 3 campaign

The ACLU's national office is launching a campaign with Join the Impact, PFLAG, the Equality Federation and several other groups entitled “Tell 3.” The goal of the campaign is to build support for LGBT equality by encouraging folks to have three conversations with friends and family. There is a website for the campaign, www.tell-three.org, which talks about why these conversations are important and includes resource materials for starting conversations.

How can you help foster equality? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Pledge to Tell 3 people what it's like for you or your loved ones to be LGBT.

Why is it important?
Across the country, people are fired from their jobs, kids are bullied at school, and same-sex couples can't foster children, adopt, or marry because of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

How do I do it?
It's simple. Tell 3 people about the struggles you or your loved ones have faced because of sexual orientation or gender identity. That you are tired of seeing people discriminated against for who they love. That everyone deserves respect.

Can I make a difference?
Yes! Research shows that the best way to change hearts and minds and get them to support equality is through conversations about the lives and struggles of LGBT folks.

Visit www.tell-three.org for resources on how to start conversations, change minds, and foster equality.

Other activities

Articles from Erase the hate lecture

Peeing in Peace

Task Force Chart: Jurisdictions with Trans-Inclusive Non-Discrimination Laws

Task Force Chart: Transgender-Inclusive Anti-Discrimination Laws

Inflammatory Ads:  Gainesville, Florida and Maryland Equality

'De-gendered' toilets spark row

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EqualityToledo social Network Event