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Spectrum Transgender
Group of Western NY

c/o Pride Center of WNY
18 Trinity Place
Buffalo, NY 14201

(716)852-7743

SpectrumWNY@yahoo.com

2008 Buffalo Pride Celebration
"Heroes: Standing Out"
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Assembly Passes GENDA 102-33!
New York's Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act
Thanks to our local Assembly members for their support, and for the years of hard work by WNY activists.
Now on to the State Senate!

Call (716)578-3782 or email SpectrumWNY@yahoo.com for details
Visit Outspoken for Equality for more information about GENDA

DOWNLOAD 'AUNT SAM' POSTER (300 KB jpeg)



Our Mission:

To provide a support structure for transgendered individuals and for their families, friends and allies.

To assist the questioning individual in their search for awareness and comprehension of their gender identity and expression.

To serve as an educational resource both in the TG community and in reaching out to the surrounding community, in order to increase awareness of transgender issues.

To work as advocates in gaining respect, dignity, and basic human rights for transgender people everywhere.

 

 

Upcoming Events:
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June 7 - Dyke March

June 8 - 2008 Pride Parade

Latest News:

 

4/29/08 - Local activists join others from across New York State in Albany to lobby for the Gender Expression Non Discrimination Act (A.6584 / S.3753)

4/23/08 - Transgender & Feminist Movements presentation and panel discussion at SUNY Fredonia features WNY trans people

 

Spectrum Members meet with representatives of NYS Attorney General's office in Buffalo to discuss discrimination faced by trans people

 

2/14/08 - Outspoken for Marriage holds Valentine's Day rally for marriage equality in Niagara Square

 

6/1/07 - Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown Proclaims Pride Weekend; Rainbow Flag Raised in Niagara Square


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Buffalo Common Council Issues Proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance
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