Social Justice Recorded Events
Watch and listen to recordings of past programs and discussions exploring social justice topics like civil rights, intellectual freedom and the criminal justice system. Learn about the Library's work with our community partners and explore diverse viewpoints and perspectives.
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Samantha Allen discusses Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States
Join us to hear about Allen's cross-country road-trip through the surprisingly vibrant queer communities sprouting up in red states, offering a vision of a stronger, more humane America. Recorded on March 12, 2019.
Listen to Audio (00:59:06) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted March 2019
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Mistresspiece Panel Discussion: Female & LGBTQIA+ Participation In Theater
Mistresspiece Theater will host a talk to discuss insights about female and LGBTQIA+ people’s participation in Seattle theater. Recorded on Nov. 20, 2018.
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A Queer Anti-Militarism Town Hall
A dialog about US militarism and transgender communities after recent attempts to change the law.
View Video (01:24:33) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted April 2018
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Sarah McBride discusses 'Tomorrow Will Be Different'
Sarah McBride, the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, will share her own story of coming out as transgender, finding love, and working for LGBTQ+ equal rights.
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Calvin Gimpelevich and Friends: 'Trans Writers'
Join us for a reading of original work by Genesis Ellis, Susan Brittain, and Calvin Gimpelevich; three trans/genderqueer authors who are immigrants or first-generation Americans.
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Intellectual Freedom & Libraries - Part 1
Join us for a conversation with dynamic thinkers about what intellectual freedom means today. This is part 1 of 2 podcasts. Recorded on October 4, 2017.
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Intellectual Freedom & Libraries - Part 2
Join us for a conversation with dynamic thinkers about what intellectual freedom means today. This is part 2 of 2 podcasts. Recorded on October 4, 2017.
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'Oh, I Get It': A Documentary Screening & Director and Cast Q&A
Listen to a panel-led Q&A following the screening of the short, documentary film, "Oh, I Get It," featuring the director, Danny Tayara and Seattle celebrities, Ijeoma Oluo and El Sanchez. Recorded on July 5, 2017.
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Panel Discussion: Ending Anti-LGBTQ Violence
What can we do to combat violence and support justice from within? Leaders in the LGBTQ community address hate crimes in Seattle and explore ways the community can work together to change the root causes of harm and oppression, and ultimately end anti-LGBTQ violence. Recorded on June 12,2017.
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Jessamyn Stanley and Nicole Tsong discuss Every Body Yoga
Listen to internationally recognized yoga teacher and Instagram star Jessamyn Stanley discuss her body-positive approach to yoga with local writer and yoga teacher Nicole Tsong. Recorded on April 21, 2017.