Latest Past Events

Biden’s First Hundred Days: What is means for trans & non-binary communities

Much has changed dramatically for trans and non-binary rights since President Biden took office, including who’s representing our interests and how they’re discussed. Please join FORGE for conversation about what has changed in the first 100 days (and what’s stayed the same). We’ll review the administration’s commitments, explore roadblocks and what remains to be done, and hold space for discussion about how we as community members can contribute to making change. FORGE informational events are focused on people in the trans/non-binary community(ies). Everyone is welcome – friends, family, loved ones. Presenters: Shelley Gregory & Loree Cook-Daniels Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns). Shelley is a trans human, activist, and advocate, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley […]

Game Day! (10/29/2020)

Description: Come kick back and enjoy some playful connecting with other trans+ community members.  We’ll play several different online games which will appeal to just about everyone!  No gaming experience needed.  Come as you are and have some fun relaxing with others.   Zoom link Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96821176118 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 968 2117 6118   Facilitators: FORGE Staff ASL, Captions, Recordings, and Trans/Queer-led. CONNECT events will have an ASL interpreter upon request.  AI-generated captions will be available. Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led.   ABOUT events FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members, loved ones, and supporters, to come together for support, connection, learning, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find […]

Legal Rights Q&A (10/27/2020)

Description: Got questions about your legal rights? Join us for Q&A about general legal information for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming residents of Wisconsin. We’ll discuss topics like name/gender marker changes, health care, employment and housing, civil rights and more. Bring your questions!   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/99426809425 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 994 2680 9425   Presenter: Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns). Bio:  Shelley is a trans human, activist, and advocate, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually aims to contribute to improving quality of life for trans and non-binary individuals and increasing our inclusion in society. Shelley presently […]