JVP-NYC Series
Conversations with Movement Elders: Aurora Levins Morales
Please join us for a very special event with Miss Major, in conversation with her close friend and JVP-NYC leader, Una Osato, as part of our Conversations with Movement Elder Series.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3rd | 4-5:30pm ET / 1-2:30pm PT
To join by computer: https://zoom.us/j/91728262013
To join by phone: 1-646-876-9923, 917 2826 2013#
DESCRIPTION
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is 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, a former sex worker, an elder, and 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.
We are so moved by the courage, vision, and power of those rising up in the streets right now against white supremacy and anti-Black violence, from Minneapolis to NYC. And as we begin Pride month, we also look to our queer and trans elders who've likewise led struggles against police and racist state violence. It's a true gift to be able to be in conversation with Miss Major at this critical moment.
Please spread the word, invite your friends and join us!