A while back I posted about a weekly transgender gathering that is held at the Vertex Coffee shop in Ypsilanti. Well, I've become aware that this coming Saturday, that meeting has been turned over to the Transgender Unity Coalition, which is hosting a special event to address the results of the Presidential election and how the trans community can prepare for it:

"Bree speaking (founder and executive director): the resources provided at both are the same, however for the Ann Arbor one my boyfriend will be DJing. So, two different vibes.

Ypsilanti will be more conversation casual, as we are also attending alongside the trans and non-binary weekly meetup with the people behind Ypsi.gay and will not be playing music as we previously discussed music capabilities with the delightful owner of Vertex Coffee. Parking may be easier here, as there are some parking lots in the direct area.

Ann Arbor will be more fun casual, with music, more of a private inside-setting, plus it is inside the wonderfully-expressive NOW Studios. Parking is likely harder, as it is just off the edge of UoM campus.

In a way, we are test piloting both vibes to see which flows better. Anyone is free to show up and leave at any time, and we will still hand out what we can, which is the focus: getting people the resources that they need. We wish we currently had the resources to hold this event in other parts of Michigan concurrently, but at this time we are smaller startup and still growing." --- r/TransUnityCoalition

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

Well S—t, What Now?” Double Event, hosted by Transgender Unity Coalition, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

10:30am - 12pm in Ypsilanti

Vertex Coffee (outside)
307 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

1pm - 2:30pm in Ann Arbor

NOW Studios (basement)
715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

RSVP at: https://forms.gle/2neFds9FUw3fCYp19

Streamable at: https://www.transunitycoalition.org/

-These are uncertain times for the transgender community. Please join us to discuss:

- What you need to do before January 20
- How can I still get healthcare?
- Local and broader resources
- Basic legal rights and what could change
- And more…

I won't be able to make it myself, but for anybody who has concerns about the immediate future for the trans community, this may well be worth your time to attend.

--- Anni 🏳️‍⚧️