Two Syracuse Catholic churches are hosting transgender talks

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Mallory Livingston (red dress), of Syracuse, was one of the speakers that addressed members and supporters of the LGBTQ community during the news conference outside City Hall after the Common Council voted "YES!" on a local law to ban discrimination against transgendered people in 2012. Others in the photo, from left are: Bruce Carter, CNY Pride President and Syracuse University Professor; Forrest Antrum and Crystal Collette, all of Syracuse. (Ellen M. Blalock | [e-mail])

By Marnie Eisenstadt | [e-mail]
on February 25, 2014 at 10:33 AM, updated February 25, 2014 at 11:21 AM

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Two Syracuse Catholic Churches are hosting a series of talks on what it's like to be transgender.

The series starts today at All Saints Catholic Church. Beginning at 10 a.m., parents of transgender children will talk about their experiences. Their talk goes until 11:30 a.m. and will be repeated this evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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The series of events highlighting what it's like to be transgender is sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church and St. Lucy's Catholic Church.

It was organized by the All Saints LGBT Task Force and volunteers from Family Allies for Trans Equality in New York State.

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