Published: 8/20/2016 10:48:21 PM
The Concord Monitor launched a five-part series that focuses on the lives of transgender people living in New Hampshire. Below, find a schedule for the profiles, with links to the stories and accompanying material as it is published through the week.
Sunday
Mikayla Bourque, a state employee who is protected from discrimination at work, fears the backlash from using a public restroom.
Also: N.H. transgender community ‘in the shadows’
Monday
Kae Mason, an emerging activist in Concord, runs a hair salon downtown that’
s a welcoming place for anyone.
Also: Becoming visible: Where to find transgender resources in New Hampshire
Tuesday
Amherst doctor Jennifer Madden wants transgender patients to know she understands them and their medical needs.
Also: Progress seen in field of transgender medicine
Wednesday
With support from the Concord School District, Ray Ramsey was able to fulfill his true identity.
Also: Transgender policy talk heats up in New Hampshire schools as it becomes national issue
Thursday
For transgender athletes, finding their rightful place on the playing field can be a challenging task.
Also: N.H. high schools navigate best practices for including transgender athletes
Thursday night: The Monitor will hold a forum examining bias, acceptance and next steps for the state’s transgender population. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., downstairs at the Barley House, across from the State House. For more information, see the Facebook event page.
Community resources
GLAD Answers legal hotline: Monday-Friday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 800-455-GLAD
Transgender New Hampshire resource page: tg-nh.org/resources.html
Dartmouth-Hitchcock transgender clinic: (603) 650-8630
PFLAG-NH support groups:pflagnh.org/support-groups