The University of Illinois Springfield kicks off another string of inclusive events celebrating diversity, widespread community support and equality for all. UIS’ second-ever-hosted Trans Visibility Week is co-sponsored by the UIS Women’s Center, Organization of Latin American Students, and Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc.
…and this Sunday is the Transgender Day of Visibility!
Transgender people come from all walks of life. We are your coworkers, family and neighbors. We are 7-year-old children and we are 70-year-old grandparents. We are a diverse community representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as faith backgrounds.
International Transgender Day of Visibility is honored every year on March 31 and is a time to celebrate transgender people around the globe and the courage it takes to live openly and authentically, while also raising awareness around the discrimination trans people still face.
I know I’ll be out on Sunday, being all visible and aware of myself and stuff. Anyone else have plans?
Love, Hannah
Hannah McKnight 
I plan to at least be out for lunch with one friend and dinner with another. I haven’t heard of any organized events, but if one comes along, I’ll likely be there, too.
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