Trans Takeover at Creating Change

Angelica Ross leads a trans takeover of the stage at the closing plenary of the Creating Change Conference.

Today’s post on Medium is the fourth and final part of my series of reflections on the 2023 Creating Change Conference, featuring trans actress and entrepreneur Angelica Ross.

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Trans Athletes and Fairness to Women

Trans advocate Kayley Whalen gives a presentation on trans inclusion in sports, alongside fellow panelists Shaira Chaer, Lex Horwitz, and Jess St. Louis.

In today’s post on Medium, “Trans Athletes and Fairness to Women”, I discuss the participation of trans and cis women in sports. This is the third part of a series of reflections on last month’s Creating Change Conference.

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Accessibility, Ableism, and Accommodations

Selfie of Pax at the top of a steep outdoor staircase. They are wearing a blue denim cap, red-rimmed tinted glasses, and a purple jacket.

In today’s post on Medium, “Accessibility, Ableism, and Accommodations”, I discuss disability and accessibility issues, including my experience with neurodivergence and other challenges. This is the second part of a series of reflections on last month’s Creating Change Conference.

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Mixed-Race and Rootless

Pax at age 10 (summer of 1980), with their hair in two braids and wearing a Bassett Wild Animal Farm T-shirt, sitting in the grass and being happily nibbled on by baby goats.

In today’s post on Medium, “Mixed-Race and Rootless”, I reflect on my Black and white Jewish ancestry and failure to fit in. This is the first part of a series of reflections on last month’s Creating Change Conference.

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