In connection with Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance, Marsha Aizumi will speak on awareness of transgender individuals and families on Nov. 6, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Roosevelt University, Murray-Green Library, 10th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michican Ave., Chicago
Aizumi’s book, Two Spirits, One Heart, chronicles the family’s experiences as her adopted daughter came out as a lesbian in high school, and later came out as a transgender man. Aizumi is a speaker, educator, advocate for the LGBT community and serves on the National Board of Directors for PFLAG.
All are welcome to attend. The event is recommended for students and faculty in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Women and Gender Studies. RSVPs to lmartinez@roosevelt.edu.