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Immigrating While Trans – Navigating Legal Barriers and Discrimination

David — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:45:03 +0000

Trans and immigrant communities are both faced with similar challenges, especially in attaining adequate documentation to move through the world freely and safely. There are many parallels between these struggles: Both trans and immigrant communities experience unemployment due to broader social stigmas and pervasive employment discrimination. In most states, neither have legal protection against that discrimination. Many [...]

Faces of Trans Inclusive Health Care Video

David — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:37:41 +0000

As part of our continuing work to end health care discrimination against trans Oregonians, Basic Rights Oregon is proud to present this first of it’s kind video discussing trans experiences of health care discrimination. Eight incredible community members are joined by two allies to share struggles, joys, and triumphs about trans-inclusive care. Check out [...]

Updated resource for trans-inclusive health care

David — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:15:38 +0000

We are proud to announce the 2nd edition of our groundbreaking resource: "The Benefits of Equality: A Blueprint for Inclusive Health Care for Transgender Workers."

LGBT People of Color Artists: Call for Art Submissions!

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:50 +0000

Basic Rights Oregon’s Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program is soliciting submissions for our August 2013 art show highlighting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People of Color (LGBT POC) artists!

Sing For Your Life: Karaoke and Dance Party

admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:29:32 +0000

Our Families, the volunteer leadership team of the Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program, is throwing a Karaoke and Dance Party for Queer and Trans People of Color and Allies!

Benefits With Friends: a dance party for trans people and our allies!

David — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:44:53 +0000

Featuring Monika MHz and microaggression! Friday, May 10th Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison)21+$5-8 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of fundsADA AccessibleGender Neutral Bathrooms Available RSVP here! Amazing raffle prizes include gift certificates from Ritual Arts Tattoo and Body Piercing, She Bop, Sacred Vessel Natural Medicine, a portrait by Lisa Summers, and more! All [...]

Basic Rights Oregon to Honor Oregon Health & Science University with 2013 Equality Advocate Award

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:31:30 +0000

Basic Rights Oregon is honored to present Oregon Health & Science University with the 2013 Equality Advocate Award, at the 20^thAnniversary Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon on April 18.

Cultural Competency bill passes in the House!

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:03:54 +0000

Basic Rights Oregon supports the HB 2611 Cultural Competency bill because it is the right thing to do and at the core of our social justice values.

Our Families Member Profile: Monica Lee Noé

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:27:21 +0000

Many of you may know about Our Families, our LGBT people of color and straight allies of color volunteer leadership team. But what many of you may not know is who the amazing folks that make Our Families so incredible are. I had a chance to interview Monica Lee Noé and find out a little more about who she is.