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To Do In Westwood: Community Forum On Transgender Equality

Forum based around transgender equality to feature many voices from transgender teens to professionals.

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On October 3 from 7pm-8:30pm, Temple Beth David will host the Dedham-Westwood-Norwood Coalition for Transgender Equality's Community Forum on Transgender Equality. Dedicated to "upholding dignity and respect for transgender people," and discussing the importance of voting Yes on 3. The moderator will be GLSEN trainer and Westwood parent Danielle Murray.

Speakers will include Brandon Adams, a transgender activist; Kelly Jenkins, a middle school teacher; Tracy McKay, teacher and parent; Sawyer Bethel, executive director of OUTMetrowest; Rabbi Becky Silverstein, and Christine Bonardi, an attorney.

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The event will be held at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree St, Westwood, MA.

Here's the link to their local Facebook group Dedham-Westwood-Norwood Coalition for Transgender Equality,.

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