August 2–4, 2018 Cover Art Senarighi Rae by Cover Wellness

Remembrance • Resistance • Resilience August 2–4, 2018 Cover Art Senarighi Rae by Cover Wellness

PTWC offers a space for trans people and our allies, families, and providers to come together to re-envision what health and wellness means for trans people.

Three days of free workshops, networking opportunities, youth programming, plenary speakers, a professional development track offering continuing education credits, an opening reception and a Resistance Ball.

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PTWC is supported by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and by foundation funding from Arcus Foundation and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. Welcomes the Mazzoni Center

Thursday, August 2 to Saturday, August 4, 2018

Trans Wellness Conference returns to Philly with a focus on the future

The Mazzoni and have formal evalu- years, and know well the education to our commu- Center’s 17th an- ations for every work- event’s long history and nity, we want to share in shop, as well as the en- powerful legacy. different stories,” said de nual Philadelphia tire event,” said Ashley “Knowing that, this Luz. summit is paving Coleman, the Mazzoni’s year we wanted to be even Another fresh focus the way for a more senior events manager more intentional, and of Mazzoni’s Trans Well- in charge of the annual more inclusionary with ness Conference regards inclusive commu- Trans Wellness Confer- all of our programming educational programs nity. ence, its logistical support and all of the outsourc- for kids and the addition and for “putting out fires” ing,” said Coleman. “Our of youth spaces for those when needed. major focus last year and A.D. AMOROSI looking to gather and [email protected] “We look online, on this year has been around fraternize. “As a former Queer Exchange Philly making sure that what- educator, I saw a lack of and other meet-up Flags at the Trans ﬂag raising at City Hall. MAZZONI ever we purchased, and programming at the TWC The Mazzoni Center — groups, and any plat- whomever we are con- for our kiddos,” said Cole- this city’s primary care- forms where people are tacting, that we’re going man. “They’re going to taking and guidance voicing their opinions “We want to make sure that, to trans folk, queer folk save all of our lives, and facility for the LGBTQ and valid criticism,” said whatever we do there, that and people of color and the world, someday so community — wants you Oliver de Luz, Mazzoni’s not buying from those it is important that we to know that it is listen- internal and external we are uplifting the trans that aren’t queer and en- provide them with every- ing. events planner, and vol- vironmentally friendly, or thing we can. Plus, young When it comes to unteer coordinator. ”We community.” ruining our planet, social- and old, we want every- this week’s Trans Well- want to make sure that, Oliver de Luz ly and environmentally.” one to get to know each ness Conference, now in whatever we do there, being. That doesn’t only The film is a documentary In terms of including other, make friends, and its 17th year, Mazzoni’s that we are uplifting the involve physical health on the Kiki community all cultures and creeds make the world a better braintrust paid attention trans community.” service providers and is- and their spectacular per- in Philadelphia, while place, together.” to what the 7,000-plus at- The mission of the sues, but spiritual, psycho- formance balls. For those last year’s TWC open- This year’s Trans Well- tendees of its 2017 confer- Philadelphia Trans Well- logical and social issues as who followed FX Net- ing reception was at the ness Conference runs from ence liked then, and what ness Conference (PTWC) well. There are network- work’s “Pose,” or for those African-American His- Thursday, Aug. 2 to Sat- they needed for their is to educate and empow- ing and community-build- walking for realness, this tory Museum, this year’s urday, Aug. 4 at the Penn- health and wellbeing go- er trans individuals (as ing exercises and events. film is a must. introductory gala is at sylvania Convention Cen- ing forward. well as their families and There is also a fun screen- Coleman and de Luz the American Jewish His- ter. For a listing of events, “We keep our ears to friends who are welcome ing of “Kiki,” and a meet- both have been with Maz- tory Museum. “As well as information, and PTWC the ground at the end of to attend all events) on and-greet with one of its zoni and its Trans Well- having dedicated diverse registration opportunities, each trans conference, issues of health and well- central avatars, “Chi Chi.” ness Conference for two spaces that bring further visit mazzonicenter.org METRO.US 10 TRANS WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018

and resources for wonderful opportunity end goal is to protect, Annual Trans Wellness cisgender accomplices to network with activists validate and take care looking for ways to in Philadelphia who of one another.” support the trans Conference Kicks off are working hard people in their lives and In other words, it’s greater community,” for trans rights and a safe space for all, Tomorrow adds de Luz. visibility. Interested whether you’re sure attendees can register In Cooperation with the This year’s three-day of who you are or not. conference kicks off ahead of time online at Mazzoni Center is also Mazzoni Center tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. www.mazzonicenter.org hosting an opening- and will run through /trans-wellness/ night reception that’s By Amy Smith Saturday, August 4 schedule, or simply free to the public at the Pennsylvania walk in to the tomorrow evening from Convention Center When it comes to educate one another,” at birth. Workshop conference and register 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (129 North Broad supporting the LGBTQ says Oliver de Luz, topics serve a wide on the spot. at the National Museum community, few events Events and Volunteer audience—adults and Street). The event also of American Jewish has a professional are as powerful as Coordinator at Mazzoni kids; young and old— “There needs to be History. Mazzoni Center’s Center. “Since then, it’s and cover everything component, offering more spaces devoted more than 60 For nearly four decades, annual Trans Wellness grown dramatically and from talking with young to community-building workshops for those Mazzoni Center has Conference. The three- now attracts speakers children about gender and education within seeking career-related been dedicated to day experience is and attendees from all to navigating the ins the trans community,” continuing education LGBTQ health and well- designed with one main over the world; all of and outs of gender says de Luz. “And credits. These paid being. Their mission is goal in mind—providing them here to support confirmation surgery, tracks cover mental those who aren’t part to provide top-quality, information and vital the trans community.” and everything in health, medical, of that community comprehensive health resources, free of Free to the general between. Regardless education, legal and can also benefit by and wellness services charge, to the trans public, the Trans of the subject, all interdisciplinary. community. workshops can having the chance to so that all members Wellness Conference At its core, the 2018 be linked back to ask questions, hear of this community can “The conference started will feature over Trans Wellness wholeness and well- first-hand experiences 17 years ago as a small 250 workshops for Conference is a place live their best lives with being. and stories, and learn space for trans people trans folks as well as for community partners, dignity and respect. To and community allies those who identify “The workshops are professionals and the how they can offer learn more, visit to come together to with the gender they also loaded with general public to come support within their own www.mazzonicenter.org share resources and were assigned with fantastic information together. It’s also a neighborhoods. The or call (215) 563-0652.

Wellness

REMEMBRANCE • RESISTANCE • RESILIENCE

Largest Trans-Specific conference in the world Plenary Speakers 250 Workshops over 3 Days Opening Reception and more!

Free admission August 2-4, 2018 Pennsylvania Convention Center 129 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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