On Thursday, June 6 we’re bringing author and activist Jodie Patterson to the Impact Hub. Please forward this to others in our communities!. Patterson will be sharing about her experience raising her transgender son. She will be interviewed by KUOW journalist Jeannie Yandle and then she and Jeannie will be in-conversation with transgender activist Spencer Bergstedt. Bios below. Here’s the Eventbrite with all the details.
WHAT: Race, Gender and Bold Parenting: Jodie Patterson on Raising Her Transgender Son
WHERE: The Impact Hub, Pioneer Square
WHEN: Thurs, June 6, doors at 6:00 PM
BIOS:
Jodie Patterson is an activist, entrepreneur, and writer. Her activism on behalf of the LGBTQAI community, inspired by her transgender son, has won her accolades from Hillary Clinton and Chirlane McCray, the First Lady of New York City. Patterson was named the “#1 Most Influential Mom 2018” by Family Circle and has been covered in a variety of publications, including O: The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Vogue Japan and The Advocate.
Spencer Bergstedt, J.D. is a consultant and trainer on Transgender medical, social, and workplace issues. He is an author, a former lawyer and an activist. He transitioned over 20 years ago when conversations about LGBT identity were very different than today.
Jeannie Yandel has produced nearly every show out of KUOW, including The Conversation and The Record. She’s won awards for her reporting and her interviewing. Now she makes new shows as an editor with KUOW’s podcast team, and she co-hosts the podcast Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace.
