GIRLS LIKE US: EXPLORING TRANS FEMINIST HERSTORY

This talk, presented in coordination with the CSULB Women’s & Gender Equity Center (WGEC) and the CSULB Trans Advocacy Coalition (TAC) as part of our campus commemoration of Women’s History Month, will explore the history of trans women and trans feminist organizing both within the U.S. women’s and gay liberation movements and beyond. It will survey the history and evolution of trans feminine communities and political consciousness from the late nineteenth century to present, tracing an arc through narratives of survival, resilience, joy, and the pursuit of self-determination and liberation in the face of adversity. The talk will highlight the stories of trans feminist activists and organizers like Sylvia Rivera, CeCe McDonald, and Janet Mock, and will serve as an introduction to the history, politics, and contributions of trans women in the United States.

Zoom registration link: https://bit.ly/GirlsLikeUs2022