The former Chastity Bono's public transition sure to raise awareness, transgender activists say

BY STEVE ROTHAUS, MiamiHerald

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Transgender activists say they're hopeful that Chastity Bono's very public gender transition will generate widespread discussion and raise awareness of gender identity issues.

Bono, 40 – the only child of Sonny & Cher – confirmed through a publicist on Thursday that she is becoming a man named Chaz.

"Chaz is doing this to honor himself and his own needs,'' said Mara Keisling, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality in Washington.