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Memorial Union. Activists model for similar laws and speakers Lori Buckwal- throughout the United ter, James Green, Rachael States. Parker and Jorie Leech will Buckwalter will perform discuss their personal expe monologues and her origi riences, after which the nal songs during “Vignettes audience will he able to ask and Music: A Performance questions. Piece.” The event will start A N ational Com ing 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Fir Out Day rally will start Room at Erb Memorial 11 a.m. Oct. 11 in the Union. amphitheater at Erb Mem Buckwalter is execu orial Union. The featured tive director of the Port speaker will he Green, an land-based gender advo internationally known cacy and educational writer, educator and advo nonprofit It’s Time, Ore cate specializing in trans gon! It is a chapter o f the issues. first nationally organized He is the chairman of grassroots group seeking Gender Education and A d Trans advocate James Green will speak to secure and safeguard during a rally at University of Oregon vocacy Inc. and former the civil rights o f all president of FTM International Inc., the world’s trans people, It’s Time, America! largest information and networking group for In an interview with Just Out, Buckwalter female-to-male trans people. He graduated from discussed the difference between serving as an U (if O with a master’s degree in English and cre activist and presenting songs and stories “from ative writing. the heart.” She said the pieces are an avenue to Green has appeared in six documentary discuss her life and give voice to emotions that films, including the award-winning You Don’t cannot he expressed in politics or public speak Know Dick. His work on the San Francisco ing. She talked passionately about the need for Human Rights Commission’s Report on Discrim trans culture and the importance of seeing trans ination Against Transgendered People in 1994 was individuals as “whole, feeling people." instrumental in the implementation of protec When asked about where she places herself tive legislation in 1995, which has served as a on the intcrgenerational spectrum, Buckwalter said: “I am 51, and 1 am 15. The second transition of gen der identification brings forth issues of growing up and com ing out.” For more information call 541-346-4095 or 541-346-1134. I urll am I S ta le l niversiiu Jortland State University and A llies will celebrate N ational Com ing Out Day with two events on the ground floor of Smith Memorial Center, 1825 S.W. Broadway. Co-coordinator Shaun Marks says a table will be set up with handouts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11. His group offers educational and social program ming as well as support and refer ral services for people of all ori entations and colors. A dance with music by DJ Actor Barry Morse will headline Out on Broadway, a benefit Lauren will run from 8 p.m. to for Esther’s Pantry midnight Oct. 12. Admission is $3 with student identifica- on the front steps of Werner University Center. tion and $5 without. The alliance is seeking students who would like to hang out and answer questions. For more information call The club strives to promote tolerance and 503-725-5681 or send e-mail to acceptance toward gay, lesbian, bi and trans peo queersandallies@mail. pdx. edu. ple and helps provide social activities and sup port. It will meet 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 to discuss National Coming Out Day. Pi Queers W, tsfern ( )n:t: yon l 'riiversify çn i Lori Buckwalter, who helped organize the Loni Okaruru candlelight vigil Sept. 14 at Pioneer Courthouse Square, will perform during The Qender Evolution TThroughc tout the week of lO Oct. c t . 8 to t 12, Western Ore gon University’s Triangle A l liance will line Monmouth Avenue, the main street on the 4,700-student campus, with quotes and infonnation about gay, lesbian, hi and trans issues. Other activities include an open mike featuring speakers as well as closet doors people can break down or have their picture taken in front of while exiting. A table will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 to 11 For more information call 503-838-8000 or send e-mail to tnanglealliance@hotmail.com. boultiern ( )rc:t|on 1 Jiiversify carnival will he held from noon to 4 p.m. [.Oct. 10 at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Local gay, lesbian, hi, trans and friend ly organizations will have booths to provide information about community events. 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