The Situation at The University of Toronto
There is a serious situation of transphobic violence and harassment happening at the University of Toronto and we need your help!
Please watch and share, and also read, download and distribute the following documents:
Investigation Report
Transphobia in Toronto (open letter)
INTACT’s list of demands for the University of TorontoTransgender, nonbinary and intersex activists in Toronto would appreciate any and all help in circulating this information, re-centering the narrative on the marginalized people being effected by these events, demanding accountability from the University of Toronto, and taking steps to reduce the harm done to our community.
To contribute to the funding of this investigation and to help with others moving forward, please consider donating to this crowdfunder.
Jordan Peterson Supporter Speaks at October 11 Rally
[Content warnings for extreme transphobia, transmisogyny, anti-feminism, ableism, pathologization]
An update on the ongoing situation in Toronto surrounding the transphobic professor at the University of Toronto and subsequent protest demonstrations [1, 2, 3, 4]. This is a speech that was given at what was called a “Freedom of Speech” rally, held in support of professor Jordan Peterson and as a counter-protest to the trans-inclusive teach-in that took place at the same venue the previous week.
Organizers in Toronto are asking for this video to be circulated to spread awareness of the vile and hateful rhetoric that transgender students are being subjected to at the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto is planning to host a debate about the validity of transgender rights with Jordan Peterson on Saturday November 11th, to give further platform and validation to the man who has sparked so much hostility and hatred towards transgender staff and students at this institution.
Activists are calling for a boycott event, and we encourage transgender, nonbinary and intersex people and allies to take to social media to let people know that our rights and our humanity are #NotUpForDebate
You can also call the University of Toronto at 1-416-978-2011 to let them know your thoughts on the matter.
The Upcoming Film About Black Trans Activist Marsha P. Johnson Looks Absolutely Legendary
After protests over the erasure of trans women of color from Robert Emmerich’s Stonewall, expectations are high for the short film Happy Birthday, Marsha!, about trans activist Marsha P. Johnson. If the trailer’s any indication, this movie will slay!
Marsha features acclaimed Tangerine star Mya Taylor in the title role.
The trailer shows off a sumptuous, hyper-real 60’s aesthetic.
The film also features trans actresses Eve Lindley, Cherno Biko, and Rios O’Leary-Tagiuri.
There’s even a glimpse of Marsha P. Johnson herself in the trailer!
That’s right — it’s gonna be legendary.
BuzzFeed News caught up with filmmakers Reina Gossett and Sasha Wortzel, who showed us some wonderful exclusive images from the making of the movie.
Gossett told BuzzFeed News: “The pictures were all taken during the shooting of our ‘Hotel Dixie’ scene in which Marsha, Sylvia, Bambi and Andorra are hanging out in a hotel room they share.The scene is a flashback to 1965 when Sylvia is new to their scene and to sex work. Marsha is acting a as a sort of mentor to Sylvia.”
Commenting on the rich look of the film, Gossett notes: “We wanted the movie to reflect Marsha’s beauty. She wasn’t really fancy but she was fanciful, and when we talk about aesthetics it’s about the beauty of how she relates to other people.”
Wortzel adds: “Frequently people expect that if a film is political it’s not going to be beautiful. It was really important for us to make a film that was deeply political and personal in many ways but also gorgeous to look at.”
Happy Birthday Marsha is currently raising funds on Indiegogo, to make sure the film will be as amazing and beautiful as possible.
WE DID IT
Fuck yes! It’s about damn time!
FUCK YES
I GOT THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE CHANGED IN LIKE 15 HIGH SCHOOLS BC I AM NONBINARY AND AM FIGHTING FOR GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS AND LESS GENDERED RULES AT MY SCHOOL AND SO THE ENTIRE NOBLE NETWORK IN CHICAGO IS CHANGING. I MADE A FUCKING DIFFERENCE YO.
