Transgender women and men and gender non-conforming people are among the least understood community in the United States. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, transgender People of Color, particularly, are targeted for violence by the general public and police. Join us at RACE TALKS and learn more about the transgender community and what we can do to make them feel more a part of and safer as members of our community.

Speakers: 

Alexxis Woods
Adem Cardona
Peter Dakota

This series deals with race in Oregon, both historically and up to the present time, to provide learning experiences that support the development of racial identity and sensitivity.

Each month, Kennedy School hosts a presentation on a different topic of ethnicity and racial elements in Oregon history, given by educators and/or experts in the topic at hand. The aim is to provide educational and learning experiences that support the development of intercultural sensitivity and racial identity.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp