A Fort Worth women’s club admitted a transgender woman. Resignations followed.
Many of the nation’s tollways operate in a handful of states. Unlike other states, Texas lags behind in toll discount programs.The controversy comes as transgender rights and identity are debated in Texas and across the U.S.
A women’s club in Fort Worth admitted a transgender woman, prompting several members to resign from the 100-year-old civic organization. Pictured, demonstrators gather on the steps to the Texas Capitol to speak against transgender-related legislation bills being considered in the Texas Senate and Texas House, May 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas.In a statement, the Woman’s Club of Fort Worth said that it had received and accepted an application from a transgender woman.
The club said that it is “empathetic to the identity and experiences of transgender individuals as integral to the broader spectrum of womanhood,” adding that members need to formally address the matter of admitting transgender women.“It is a conversation we will need to have in the near future,” it said, “but one that we are not prepared for today.
“Years ago when I was invited to join The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth it was one of the most memorable special events in my life,” she wrote. But now, she and others have decided to resign in response to the admission of the transgender woman. Roberts did not immediately respond to a message seeking additional information.
Founded in 1923, the club seeks to empower women with educational programming in literature, history, science, fine arts and personal and professional development, according to its mission statement. The club has provided $1.7 million to preserve historic buildings in Fort Worth and has awarded more than $600,000 in college scholarships.that says racism and intolerance are not condoned and called the club a “safe and welcoming place for women of all backgrounds.”, Staff writer.
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