The (MFT) in the is hosting a makeup drive to benefit the 黑料不打烊-area transgender community on Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Schine Student Center.
The drive was organized by Meghan Harris and Nikki Binnie, MFT graduate students on the Trans Team at the , part of the MFT program. Students on the Trans Team receive specialized training to provide gender-affirmative therapy for transgender people and their families and assist in the readiness process for medical gender transition.
鈥淎s students on the Trans Team, we recognized that there was a need in our community that was not being met,鈥 says Harris. 鈥淔or many transwomen it is difficult to navigate the complicated world of makeup and many face discrimination and judgment if they seek out information on their own. However, makeup is a necessity for many women that helps build confidence and is an outlet to express themselves.鈥
The students from the Trans Team will not only collect these resources, but also plan to host a future workshop to offer a safe environment in which to teach women how to use makeup. 鈥淲e want to build connections and an extending network of support within the transgender community, but we cannot do that without the help of Allies in the greater 黑料不打烊 community,鈥 Harris says.
Acceptable items include mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, foundation, blush, lip gloss, lipstick and other makeup products. For hygienic reasons, products must be new and unopened. For more information, contact Harris (mharr104@syr.edu) or Binnie (nlbinnie@syr.edu).
