I’ll be speaking this Saturday, November 12th, at 7PM, in the State Museum of Albany. Here’s the press release:
Author Helen Boyd will speak at the New York State Museum on the subject of her book, My Husband Betty, on Saturday, November 12. This event is FREE and will take place in the Museum Theater at 7:00PM.
My Husband Betty tells the story of Ms Boyd’s relationship with her transgendered spouse and has been critically praised for its sensitive treatment of gender identity issues. At times humorous, it is skillfully written, poignant and encyclopedic in the knowledge it contains about transgendered people.
‘Transgender’ is an “umbrella†term used to describe a broad category of people whose internal gender identities, dress, or behavior is different from their birth gender. In recent years more transgender people have come out and insisted on greater tolerance for the expression of their chosen gender identities. Legislation intended to secure civil liberties for transgendered people is being debated all over the country, including Albany, New York.
No matter where you stand in the debate about transgender rights, Ms. Boyd’s presentation is sure to be enlightening. It will be of interest not only to those who’d like to learn more about a hotly debated social issue, but to anyone interested in spending an evening with a talented and entertaining writer. Ms. Boyd’s husband, Betty Crow, will also appear, and the two will be available after the presentation to sign copies of the book, which those in attendance will be able to purchase.
Further details about this event may be obtained by calling (518) 473-2936.
(My theme is ‘building community and coaltion,’, or: how to quit bitching and do something.)