HRC and GLAAD Statements Regarding Chaz Bono's Announcement of Transitioning Genders
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=214366/11/09
"This announcement by Chaz is nothing short of courageous," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
WASHINGTON -- In a statement released from his publicist, Chaz Bono, the child of Cher and Sonny Bono, and long-time advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, announced today that he has begun transitioning genders from female to male. Chaz has long been active in the fight for LGBT equality including serving as a national "Coming Out Day"spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign. In 1996, Chaz was part of a group of celebrities speaking out during the Presidential campaign encouraging members of the LGBT community and allies to vote with equality in mind. A summary of those activities can be found here: http://
www.hrc.org/issues/3354.htm
