Obama is holding a transgender film night in the White House

Barack Obama is screening two transgender-themed films in the White House. The White House made the announcement as it revealed the ‘White House LGBT Artists Champions of Change’ – part of a programme recognising the achievements of activists on a range of issues. The nine LGBT activists and artists who have made great achievements will be invited to an event at the White House on Monday (November 23). As well as speeches, the event includes screenings of Eddie Redmayne’s trans drama ‘The Danish Girl’ and Amazon TV series ‘Transparent’. Transparent, which won four Emmys and two Golden Globes, is returning to air next month – while the Danish Girl, featuring trans pioneer Lili Elbe, is touted as a potential Oscar-winner. Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett and Secretary for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro will speak at the event. Here’s an artist’