Skeptics in the (Virtual) Pub: Vandy Beth Glenn- Transgender in the 21st Century
Overview
Get a candid look at transgender life today from a civil-rights pioneer, with real talk and Q&A—perfect for skeptics, allies, and curious minds online.
Details
"Southern Girl: Being Transgender in the 21st Century"
Vandy Beth Glenn has been active in the skeptic community for over fifteen years, and has presented on various topics at The Amazing Meeting and on the Skeptic Track at Dragon Con. When she came out to her boss as transgender in 2007, she was promptly fired. Today she will talk about her life, her journey, and what it's like to be transgender in the Trump era.
Vandy Beth Glenn is a Georgia native, speaker, storyteller, comedian, and civil rights pioneer. She was a grand marshal at Atlanta Pride in 2012. In 2009 she became one of the first openly transgender people to testify before a Congressional committee. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Georgia. She lives in Decatur with her human partner and a growing number of ungrateful cats.
Agenda:
7:00 - 8:00: Featured presentation
8:00 - 9:00: Q&A; general discussion
How to be:
Come with an open but critical mind, awareness of your own biases, and respect for your fellow humans. We're here to have a good conversation and a good time, and to that end your participation is subject to the Triangle Skeptics events code of conduct.