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Tag: Transgender


Youth Blog> A Transgender Journey: Beginnings

Posted by Lou in Featured, Transgender, Youth. No Comments

22nd May

What do you do when you first realize you might be transgender?



Shout Out for Health

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12th March

IMPACT Program and 3 other LGBTQ youth serving organizations in Chicago present at a panel discussion about LGBTQ youth health disparities.



White Paper: A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth

Posted by Dr. Mustanski in Allies, Featured, Project Q2, Researchers, Youth. 3 comments

9th February

A new IMPACT Program White Paper reports on eight areas where LGBT Youth in Chicago face health disparities – and how to take action.



Youth Blog > Pushing the Boundaries of Gender

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18th January

Young people are helping to change our society’s definitions of gender.



Traveling While Transgender: Tips For Enduring Hectic Holiday Travel

Posted by Zach in Featured, Transgender, Youth. No Comments

7th December

For those of us who are transgender or gender nonconforming, the scrutiny of airport security can be particularly uncomfortable.



Making History: Election 2012

Posted by Antonia in Featured, Youth. No Comments

7th November

On November 6th, advances for LGBT people were made across the United States.



Gender Nonconformity and LGBT-Affirmative Climates, Part 2

Posted by Steve Garcia, MA in Featured, Researchers, Transgender, Youth. No Comments

5th November

Sexual prejudice is complex; therefore, anti-bullying campaigns and prevention efforts must also take a multifaceted approach.



LGBTQ Health & Wellness Conference 11/30/12

Posted by Farrin in Allies, Featured, Researchers, Youth. No Comments

1st November

The 2012 Chicago LGBTQ Health & Wellness Conference took place on November 30th at Center on Halsted.



October 11th is National Coming Out Day!

Posted by Antonia in Youth. 1 Comment

10th October

Coming out is different for everyone. Sometimes it’s intentional. Sometimes it’s an accident.



Connecting with the LGBT Community

Posted by Farrin in Featured, Youth. No Comments

2nd October

Here are some ways to connect with LGBT communities and tips to make your communities more LGBT-inclusive and welcoming.






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