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DESCRIPTION:Many times individuals, non-governmental organizations and local government 
 believe their efforts to contribute to the global LGBTQI movement are 
 insignificant and not important when compared to the greater efforts fought 
 on larger, seemingly more impactful stages. But history has shown us that 
 the reverse may actually be true. There are many examples that demonstrate 
 that it's the grassroots, home-grown movements, supported by local 
 advocates that ultimately turn the tide on these universal issues. This 
 point can be illustrated by examining some of the more widely discussed 
 issues in current LGBT culture.\n\nExperiences in SF, and how through the 
 years and months how some of the things that have happened here have 
 impacted national and ultimately international policy. Trans politics has 
 emerged as a big part of the national politics scene.\n\n\nTheresa Sparks 
 is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and 
 as such overseas the City department that administers all 
 non-discrimination ordinances of San Francisco and develops human rights 
 policies for the Mayor, Board of Supervisors and other City leaders.  She 
 is the only openly transgender City department head in the history of San 
 Francisco City government.  \n\nMs. Sparks has advocated for LGBTQI people 
 for more than a decade. Currently, some of her projects include addressing 
 the horrendous and dangerous conditions transgender inmates are subject to 
 in our prisons and jails; developing methods to better identify victims of 
 discrimination and violence in mono-lingual transgender communities of 
 color who may also be subject to immigration, housing and employment 
 issues; and, creating sustainable programs for transgender cultural 
 awareness education for all people who visit, live and work in San 
 Francisco. \n\nShe has been honored by dozens of national and local 
 organizations including the Human Rights Campaign, Equality California and 
 was selected as one of OUT Magazines OUT 100 LGBT Leaders in the United 
 States and GO! NYC Magazines 100 Women We Love.  In 2008, Ms. Sparks was 
 named the Lifetime Achievement Grand Marshal of the San Francisco LGBT 
 Pride Celebration and Parade.  She is an internationally recognized leader 
 in the Human Rights Community and considered a pioneer in the current 
 transgender movement in the United States.\n\n*No one turned away for lack 
 of funds.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/10/20/18779084.php
SUMMARY:Theresa Sparks on How Local Communities Impact Global LGBTQI Policies
LOCATION:California Institute of Integral Studies - CIIS Main Building\n1453 Mission 
 Street\nNamaste Hall, 3rd Floor\nSan Francisco, CA 94103
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/10/20/18779084.php
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