Applause, Tears As Activist

Janet Mock Speaks At SUNY

By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com

ONEONTA – Dr. Nancy Kleniewski choked back tears as she described Janet Mock, New York Times bestselling author, TV host and transgender rights activist, as a role model.

"With your social media presence, #GirlsLikeUs, you've done so much to help transwomen," said the SUNY Oneonta president.  "It's very emotional.  You may have had your legends, but you're the legend now."

Mock, author of this year's Common Read, "Redefining Realness," was on hand to deliver the annual Mills Distinguished Lecture in a question-and-answer format with Kleniewski.  "I really appreciate you all dealing with having to read my book," she said.  "Thank you all for coming out."