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 LIVE panel discussing the question:
“When did you first discover you were not alone?”

While some of us are lucky enough to take the existence of today’s Trans+ communities for granted, this is a relatively recent experience. It was not so long ago that sharing any kind of Trans+ related information was difficult, dangerous, and almost universally illegal. 

Join Aaron Devor, Chair in Transgender Studies, in conversation with six Trans+ activist elders and leaders.   This live panel discussion is in recognition of the launch of a digital exhibit about Trans+ oral histories,

is an oral history digital exhibit that tells some of the story about how Trans+ communities and networks developed in North America in the latter half of the twentieth century.  The interviews are a part of , an initiative of the .  The full oral histories are housed at the Transgender Archives and are available through the Word of Mouth digital exhibit.

The 17 Trans+ activist who were interviewed only represent a small slice of Trans+ history.  This online panel conversation will bring together additional stories, so that future generations can learn from a more diverse group of Trans+ activists and experiences.