ACLU of Pennsylvania Hosts Leadership Academy for Transgender and Gender Diverse Residents

ERIE, Pa. - On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the ACLU of Pennsylvania will host a leadership academy for transgender and gender-diverse Erie residents and neighboring communities. As attacks on transgender communities intensify, reinforcing the dignity, power, and right of gender-diverse Pennsylvanians to exist freely and safely is more imperative than ever. The academy will offer a vital space for learning, community-building, and strategizing collective action.

Participants will take part in interactive workshops focused on leadership development, civic engagement, advocacy skills, and community organizing. They will also build lasting relationships with peers committed to advancing equality across Pennsylvania.

WHAT: ACLU-PA Erie Transgender and Gender Diverse Leadership Academy

WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location details will be shared with registered individuals closer to the date.

WHO: ACLU-PA

REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/grFo751DAysw7mFW6

The registration deadline is Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5 p.m.

When we come together to learn from one another, share our experiences, and support the growth of new leaders, we strengthen our collective ability to advocate for our communities and the issues that impact our lives.

The academy is free to attend and welcomes transgender and gender diverse individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether interested participants are just beginning their advocacy journey or have been organizing for years, the academy is designed to provide practical skills, meaningful fellowship, and opportunities to build lasting connections.

The ACLU of Pennsylvania encourages transgender and gender diverse Erie residents to register and join our growing People Power network working toward a future where every person can live their lives safely, openly, and free from discrimination.