Office of Human Rights to Host Community Forum on Transgender Issues; June is National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month

For Immediate Release:  June 9, 2015

Office of Human Rights to Host Community Forum on Transgender Issues; June is National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month

Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights (OHR) and the Human Rights Commission will co-host a community forum on transgender issues, “Exploring Our Diversity,” on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place.

The forum will educate and inform the broader community about the many races and faces that make up Montgomery County, including the transgender community.  Experts, advocates and members of the community will offer information, perspectives and experiences on being transgender in Montgomery County.

“Montgomery County is one of the most diverse counties in the State of Maryland,” said OHR Director James Stowe.  “This important discussion will attempt to go beyond the myths and misinformation that often characterize our thoughts about diversity.”

Sign language interpreter services will be provided only upon request with notice as far in advance as possible, but no less than 72 hours prior to the event. If these or other services or aids are needed to participate in this activity, call 240-777-8454, 240-777-8480 TTY or email anis.ahmed@montgomerycountymd.gov.

For more information, or to RSVP, email anis.ahmed@montgomerycountymd.gov. 

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Media Contact:  Sue Tucker, 240-777-6507