Endocrine Society Conference in Boston, MA, June 1-2, 2024
A collection of photos and videos
The LGBT Courage Coalition sent a team to stand outside the conference to engage participants as they entered and exited the conference centre. Thousands saw us there and the signs we carried. Hundreds engaged in conversations with us.
We’ve compiled some images and videos of our peaceful presence at this event. Some stories about our conversations with the endocrinologists will be published soon.
Day One:
Day two:
We reflected on how day one was received, and made some adjustments to messaging for day two. We eliminated the trans flag, and added explicit messaging that we *are* the LGBT who are voicing concerns. This was much more effective. People made more eye contact, read our signs and engaged in more conversations.
(We also got a lot funnier)
Aaron stole Corinna’s sign:
Check out this amazing conversation with an endocrinologist from the UK! Should we be doing this to kids? She said “no”. And she knows a child who desisted.
We’ll work on the dance routine…Can’t be good at everything!
You guys are amazing!! Love how you adjusted your signs after the first day — so smart. Thank you for your advocacy — I am very grateful, here in Brooklyn!
You guys just had way too much fun! This is serious business. :)
In all seriousness, THANK YOU for this, and for everything you are doing to protect vulnerable young people from unnecessary medicalization. At this point, the only thing I - a parent of an 18-year-old who is now taking testosterone and moving along the medical path on her own - have to hang onto is those of you who have medicalized, because you are living good lives and, as far as I can tell, you're pretty great human beings, making wonderful contributions to the world. I can only hope my daughter ends up as well adjusted, productive, and totally goofy as you.