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Briona (Bri) Jenkins, the new Partnership Manager at Austin startup Civitech, has been dubbed the love child of Oprah, Beyoncé and Michelle Obama. And one need not look far to understand why. In preparing for our interview, I merely had to google the first four letters of her name before the internet took over and sent me directly to her webpage www.brionajenkins.com.
Read MoreMax Casero was the driving force behind the 1st LGBTQiA+ Student Leadership Summit on October 27th, 2018 and is in the initial planning stages for the next Summit on April 25th, 2020, at Sarah Lively Middle School.
We met for their interview at the Buzz Mill off of South Lake Shore Dr. I haven't been to that area of town in a loooong time, and it has changed since Oracle moved in. I brought my daughter Beatrix with me to the interview, so we all got drinks and sat down to chat.
Dear Family and Friends,
It has taken me four years to write this letter. For a time, it seemed like the most difficult news to share, but now my family’s need to move forward supersedes any insecurity about how to articulate myself. For some of you, a straightforward, concise delivery will suffice, while others might desire more information. For the former, I will rip off the figurative Band-Aid, and you can stop reading whenever you’re ready. For the latter, I will elaborate by answering some questions you might ask.
So here we go . . .
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Though we speak of transgender people as going through a period of transition, it is often everyone else (the family members and friends) who experiences the change. Our trans children, siblings, spouses, and friends have always been who they are. It is we who must adjust. …
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In 2014, transgender woman Anna Nguyen decided to use a costume to stop hiding. It was Halloween, and Anna, a software engineer, had also become a skilled fashion designer and seamstress…
Read MorePFLAG meetings typically begin with a round of introductions and preferred pronouns. These pronouns do not define us, but the practice helps us speak authentically and respectfully as we connect with others. Such clarity seems important when introducing local PFLAG member Kim Jones and her family…
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PFLAG Austin is proud to have hosted Beatrix at our meetings and we cannot be happier for, and prouder of, Beatrix’ accomplishment…
Read MoreAnn and Jim’s journey with PFLAG began in 1986 when their 24-year old son revealed to them that he was gay. This was not a revelation for himself, and he went on to explain that he had known from a very young age that he was somehow “different”. Having been raised in a very conservative religious community, he felt he could not have come out before his family for fear that no one, even his family, could understand him and how his orientation would impact his family relationship…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would require people to use restrooms and other facilities that match the gender on their birth certificate..
Read MoreAustin gets its first transgender health clinic.
Read More"We cannot remember a single case where a trans person sexually or physically assaulted a child."
Read More"Global investors who manage more than $11 trillion in assets sent a letter Tuesday urging Texas leaders to abandon plans to pass a bill cracking down on transgender-friendly bathroom policies."
Read MorePFLAG Austin was a the Georgetown, Texas vigil to remember the victims of hate at the Orlando nightclub massacre.
Read MorePFLAG Austin held an event at the City Theatre which was a great success. Almost every seat was taken as we laughed to the sights and sounds of the whimsical Pageant musical..
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As details continue to emerge from Orlando, our collective sadness, anger and grief is overwhelming. Our hearts are with those anxiously awaiting word of the safety of their loved ones, or who are already trying to cope with the unbearable loss of innocent lives. We thank the many first responders who saved, and continue to save lives…
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