We were honored to have Cora Castle, Chair of the State of Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission, as our speaker for the Transgender Day of Visibility. Read her speech below. I never set out to be here. I transitioned in 2011, way before there was anything resembling a playbook. I was working in IT at a bank … Read more
Last year Sussex Pride was one of 35 community based organizations that recruited trial participants for the CARES Study. The CARES Study, which stands for Creating Access to Resources and Economic Support, was s a research initiative designed to test how financial and social support can improve the mental health of transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) … Read more
Authenticity in Uniform: What My Service Taught Me About Being Trans in America Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for being here. Today, I’d like to share a little of my story. My path in life may be unique to me, but it’s full of experiences that people like me share. My name is Alexander Greyson. … Read more
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become … Read more
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for transgender people. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues. 1. Access to HealthcareAlthough things are slowly improving, it is not always easy to find a healthcare provider who knows … Read more
The Delaware Democratic Party Veterans and Military Caucus and Sussex Pride have released the following statement: “Earlier this week the President signed an executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. Denying capable Americans the opportunity to serve and protect our nation undermines our military’s readiness, safety, and inclusivity. This order will impact … Read more
The Delaware HIV Planning Council and Delaware HIV Consortium are implementing a needs assessment to learn how they can enhance access to HIV prevention services in the face of budget cuts. This will help us identify strategies to prevent HIV as we strive to end the epidemic in Delaware. You can help by completing this … Read more
Planet Fitness in Milford Delaware and nearby businesses in Milford plaza closed and evacuated their buildings following a bomb threat. Milford Police arrived on scene and declared the site safe. They stated on Facebook “This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State.” Planet Fitness was … Read more
As extremist lawmakers in state after state try to attack our transgender community’s basic health care, the misinformation is rampant. Serious misconceptions about transgender people are fueling legislation from Florida to Missouri to Mississippi – and they all aim to stop young people and their parents from accessing essential mental and physical health care. Some … Read more
House Bill 230 was introduced in the Delaware State Legislature on June 15th by representative DeShanna Neal. The Bill would: Additional sponsors of the bill are Senator Kyle Evans Gay, Senator Sarah McBride, Rep. Valerie Longhurst, Rep. Eric Morrison, and Rep. Debra Heffernan. Rep. Paul Baumbach is a co-sponsor. Rep. Neal made the following statement … Read more