This month marks the four year anniversary of the MN T-Girls! I remember the very first MN T-Girl meeting at Cafe Southside in Minneapolis. I arrived a little early and wondered if anyone would show up. But a few people did, and now, 4 years and a whole lot of eyeliner later, the group is … Continue reading Four More Years!`
Tonight I had the pleasure once again speaking at the Minnesota Transgender Alliance meeting. Last month I spoke at the Minneapolis chapter and this evening was the Anoka group. I spoke about the MN T-Girls, my experiences in being transgender in the Twin Cities and, of course, shopping. Thank you to everyone with the … Continue reading I Sure Like to Talk!
From the Minnesota Daily: The University of Minnesota unveiled an exhibit documenting the history of the transgender and gender non-conforming community on Thursday. The exhibit, titled “In Their Own Words': The Tretter Transgender Oral History Project,” is on display at the Elmer L. Andersen Library. A celebration was held for the exhibit, which included an … Continue reading In Their Own Words: The Tretter Collection Transgender Oral History Project
I had the honor of speaking at last night's meeting of the Minnesota Transgender Alliance in Minneapolis, whose mission is to provide resources and support to all members of the transgender community. I talked about creating and organizing the MN T-Girls, my experiences as a transgender girl in the Twin Cities, the responsibility of … Continue reading The Minnesota Transgender Alliance
Today the MN T-Girls had a little road trip and went to Saint Cloud which is about an hour north of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. Saint Cloud held their annual Pride Festival this weekend and I am so glad we went. Everyone we met was friendly, positive and welcoming. There were vendors from organizations from … Continue reading MN T-Girls Hit the Road!
The MN T-Girls will be taking a road trip this month to Saint Cloud's Pride weekend! There are events all throughout the weekend, from theater shows on Friday, Saturday's Pride in the Park and drag show, to a Sunday brunch. The T-Girls and I will be at Pride in the Park. I hope to start … Continue reading Saint Cloud Pride!
Today the MN T-Girls had our monthly outing. It was a dreary, rainy Saturday and we spent the day at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts looking at beautiful artwork. We've been to this museum before and we've always had a wonderful time. If you haven't been, or planning on visiting Minneapolis, I highly recommend making … Continue reading A Day at the Museum
From City Pages: Looking for the loudest possible way to support transgender health issues in Minnesota? Head to Triple Rock Social Club any Tuesday this August. That's where Surly Brewing Co. is sponsoring "The Gay Agenda," a free punk-rock residency to benefit Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition. Pints of Surly -- Furious, Hell, and Xtra-Citra -- … Continue reading Trans Health and Punk Rock!
We have all experienced challenges with shopping at one point in our lives. Whether it was selecting accessories that best complimented a dress, putting an outfit together, determining our correct size(s) or simply working up the courage to set a foot (high-heeled or otherwise) into a store. I cannot tell you how much money I've … Continue reading Long Tall T-Girls
Last night was the monthly outing for the MN T-Girls and like each month, it was filled with girl talk, making new friends and support. We've had a busy 2017 so far with going out to dinner, shopping, makeup demonstrations and other exciting events so I thought it was a good time to have a … Continue reading MN Tea-Girls!
Hannah McKnight 