“MAJOR!” Film Screening
- Date
- June 10, 2021
- Time
- 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
- Location
- Online via Zoom
- Open To
- Ryerson faculty, and staff
- Contact
- Adam Anthony at adam.anthony@torontomu.ca
Join Positive Space in the screening of “MAJOR!” a film that explores the life, and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder, and activist who has fought for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years.
“MAJOR!” explores the life, and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder, and activist who has fought for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years.
Miss Major is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion, and a survivor of Attica State Prison, a former sex worker, an elder, a community leader, and human rights activist. She is simply “Mama” to many in her community. Her personal story, and activism for transgender civil rights intersects LGBT struggles for justice, and equality from the 1960s to today. At the center of her activism is her fierce advocacy for her girls, trans women of color who have survived police brutality, and incarceration in men’s jails, and prisons.
This event is organized by Positive Space
Positive Space is a volunteer employee community network for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Positive Space is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
For additional information or to get involved, contact positivespace@torontomu.ca.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Positive Space at positivespace@torontomu.ca.
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