http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp News and Updates about the GLBTSSS, located in Bloomington Indiana Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:44:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.  Let's pause to remember those who have been hurt or killed simply because of their gender identity or expression. A few final special highlights of our transgender resources... The Last Time I Wore a Dress: A memoir by Daphne Scholinski - "Even now, it's always the ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=227 As Nature Made Him: The Boy who was Raised as a Girl by John Colapinto - A mesmerizing story of a medical tragedy and its traumatic results.  Follow David’s courageous story from the doctor’s decisions that will make you angry to the uplifting bravery of a child who ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=226 Just So You know #1 by Joey Alison Sayers – A collection of autobiographical comics about the author’s coming out as a transsexual and her transition to living life as a woman.  It chronicles some of the more interesting and funny moments in that process. Stone Butch ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=225 Check out our special Transgender Day of Remembrance Display in the library for these and many other resources... Enough Man – “Documentary meets explicit sexuality in Luke Woodward’s groundbreaking debut video about body image, relationships, sex and sexuality from the perspective of nine female-to-male transmen and their partners.  Featuring ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=224 Transgender Day of Remembrance Events on IUB Campus... Monday 11/16 - Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria movie screening. 7pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium (FA015) Tuesday 11/17 - Featured Speakers followed by a processional to graveyard. 6pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium (FA015). 7pm Graveyard Service in Dunn Meadow East Visit  ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=223 In this first segment highlighting transgender resources available in the library, we look at some excellent documentaries... Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen – “A feature-length documentary that explores the lives of six black transgender men living in the United States.  Through the intimate stories of their lives ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=222 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is November 20th.  In recognition of this, we will be featuring several transgender resources here on the blog and throughout the library.  Stop by the library or check back here for continuing updates. For more information about TDOR, please visit www.transgenderdor.org http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=220 The following are all great resources that have recently been donated to the library. -          Freeheld [DVD] – Academy award winning film that follows the landmark legal battle of a dying New Jersey police officer and her fight to transfer her pension to her domestic partner. -          The Meaning of ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=218 Of course I knew she was going to die…we all did.  But what kind of cliff-hanger ending was that?  I will say no more about the final season of the L word (as to keep from spoiling the deceitful final episodes), but will convey my utter frustration and ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=217 That's right...the final season has arrived.  I've already taken in the first 5 episodes of the season and am still amazed at just how crazy Jenny can be!  My friends and I like to discuss what mental illnesses she could be diagnosed with in each episode.  We're currently discussing narcissistic ... http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtlib/wp/?p=216