Monthly Archives: November 2011

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Posted on November 20, 2011 by Forum For Equality

by Mary Griggs This year, two hundred and twenty one people paid the ultimate price for being themselves. That isn’t just a number–those were 221 human beings who were targeted and murdered in 2011 because of their gender identity or … Continue reading →

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Support the Forum For Equality

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Forum For Equality

The Forum For Equality is planning for a very busy 2012 Legislative session and that means laying the ground work now with building coalitions, educating lawmakers and cultivating the media. We need for everyone who cares about equality and fairness … Continue reading →

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Transgender Awareness Week

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Forum For Equality

The Forum For Equality will be joining with a number of other organizations for a celebration of Trans Awareness Week in New Orleans. We will be kicking off the week with a showing of the film Two Spirits. TWO SPIRITS … Continue reading →

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Addressing Bullying In Louisiana

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Forum For Equality

Tragic news came out of the Lake Charles area with the report that bullying may be a contributing factor to teenager Hannah Pauley’s recent suicide. Her father, Len Pauley, stated: “Honestly I don’t believe I would want any child to … Continue reading →

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