NYC Happy Hour & Conversation on Trans Athletes: The Distraction Play and How We Beat It

Aug 14, 2025 | OutNewsWire

Register to attend here.

WHAT: The National Women’s Law Center is hosting a conversation and happy hour during U.S. Open week, bringing together journalists, creators, and advocates to discuss how trans athletes are being targeted to push a false narrative, and how to fight back. Attendees will unpack the divisive playbook and explore strategies to defend inclusion in sports as part of the broader fight for justice.

WHO:

  • Shane Diamond – Trans Activist & GLAAD Director of Communications
  • Fatima Goss Graves – President & CEO, National Women’s Law Center
  • Chris Mosier – First trans athlete to make men’s Team USA
  • Moderator – Lex McMenamin – News & Politics Editor, Teen Vogue

WHEN:
Monday, August 25, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

WHERE:
Argent
93 Crosby Street
New York, NY 10012

DETAILS:

  • Light refreshments will be provided
  • Business casual attire
  • Space is limited; invitations are non-transferable
  • NWLC follows all federal and local COVID-19 guidelines

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