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Trans Period Pride
Coverage of Trans Period Pride in the Nexus archive.
Michelle Wuperson2Office of LGBTQ+ Advancementorganization1Boston Public Library’s Copley Branchplace1Boston Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancementorganization1Boston Public Libraryplace1MASS NOWorganization1Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalitionorganization1Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY)organization1OUTnewcomersorganization1
- Michelle Wu’s office facing backlash for promoting ‘Trans Period Pride’ event for ‘trans menstruators’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement has faced social media criticism for promoting a 'Trans Period Pride' event at Boston Public Library’s Copley Branch. The backlash focuses on the event’s description as being for 'trans menstruators.'
- Boston mayor's office facing backlash for promoting ‘Trans Period Pride’ event for ‘trans menstruators'
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement faces backlash for promoting a 'Trans Period Pride' event at the Boston Public Library focused on menstrual equity and transgender menstruation experiences. The free event includes a catered dinner and free period underwear for attendees and is supported by multiple LGBTQ+ organizations. Critics expressed surprise and disbelief in online comments.