Join us for a viewing of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, a documentary highlighting Johnson's work as a black transgender activists and drag queen in New York during the 1970s. A key figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969, and AIDS activist, Johnson was seen as a joyful, yet troubled individuals, driven by a greater purpose: gay liberation. Johnson's death was ruled a suicide on July 6th, 1992 after her body was mysteriously found in the Hudson River. In 2012, Johnson's case was reopened, and has since been questioned greatly by her acquaintances, friends, and the greater black queer community. The film will be followed by a guided discussion about intersectionality, activism, and martyrdom. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the AACC.
Tuesday, March 5th, 7-10pm in the African American Cultural Center Community Room (SU 407).
For more information, contact: UConn BSA at bsa.uconn@gmail.com