Location:
Central Library Branch, 350 West Georgia St.
Date:
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 -
6:30pm
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8:45pm
MAJOR! explores the life of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting 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. She is "Mama" to many in her community.
A discussion with Sandy-Leo LaFramboise will follow the screening. Sandy-Leo is a Two Spirit Trans identified woman, retired Psychiatric Nurse Advocate, and a Recognized Two Spirit Elder who has been an activist in the community since 1971.
