First Legaspi Trans Leadership Award Given to Rising Trans Leader

Cumbria's trans community praised for bravery in new film

Documentary I ME US follows people living in Cumbria and will be screened for free locally.

First Legaspi Trans Leadership Award given to rising trans leader

Bliss Vasquez at the Gender Enders Meet table at a zine fest. (Photo courtesy Bliss Vasquez) Bliss Vasquez is the inaugural winner of the Julia Legaspi Trans Leadership Award and will be honored at Friday’s San Diego Pride Spirit of Stonewall rally. The new honor is named after the late Legaspi, who died this April at age 71 after decades as a pillar of the San Diego LGBTQ+ community. She was a proud Filipina transgender immigrant who served wit…

Powerful trans film, ‘I Me Us’, shines light on trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming lives in Cumbria

A powerful new documentary titled I Me Us is making waves across Cumbria this summer, offering an intimate and moving portrayal of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals living in the region.Produced by Carlisle-based Eden Film, the film is part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices in rural communities. Screenings are taking place throughout July and August at venues including the Rheg…