Posts by Amanda Cole
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance Every day is an opportunity to stop violence against transgender people. Guest Blogger Erica Pelz (she/her) I was asked to speak at the Kent State University observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2020. For those who are not familiar, this is the day when we memorialize the transgender and…
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JEDI Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The mission of Plexus is economic inclusion and, therefore, we recognize the tremendous costs of institutional discrimination, particularly to communities of color and the African-American and Black community. While violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals continue, we cannot deny that within our community, there still exists disparity and racism.…
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