Let's get (Trans)Real: Center on Halsted Chats with Channyn Parker & Crispin Torres

Center on Halsted Chats is a monthly series that interviews local LGBTQ and Ally leaders as they discuss their lives and some of today’s most pressing topics. As advocates and allies, we are called to be transfluent and advocate for a multitude of trans experiences, considering race, gender expression, sexuality, economic status, privilege and so much more. However, representations of the trans narrative are often oversimplified, solely binary and presented as identical. What keeps us from challenging our transfluency in order to grow? Why aren’t we leaning into our varied experiences instead of ignoring them? And when will we re-center our conversation to those most impacted by systemic violence: trans people of color? Join us as we chat with Channyn Parker (TransLife Care Coordinator, Chicago House and Social Service Agency) and Crispin Torres (Community Educator, Lambda Legal Chicago and Midwest Region) on these questions and more!