In advance of Transgender Day of Visibility, Niagara College students and employees are invited to register for a film screening of Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (2024) on March 25. The screening will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Welland Campus in Room AH255.
A lost R&B star who eclipsed Etta James and Little Richard, trans soul singer Jackie Shane blazed an extraordinary trail with an unbreakable commitment to her truth. Forty years after vanishing from public view, the 20th century icon finally gets her second act through this captivating documentary.
Following the film, attendees will have the opportunity for reflection and discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is being hosted in partnership with NC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Libraries and Learning Commons and Community Relations and Events and is open to NC students, employees and community members.
Registration is required through NC Engage.
Note: Community members can also register through NC Engage by creating a temporary account. Go to the event registration page and click “Register.” To create an account, click “Sign Up” under “First Time User” (choose “guest” under account type). A code will be sent to your email from [email protected] (you may need to check your junk/spam folder). Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
About Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility is observed annually on March 31 to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces. Learn more about this day of significance on the GLAAD website.
Transgender Pride Flag to fly at NC campuses
Transgender Pride Flag
For the first time, NC will raise the Transgender Pride Flag on campus to show its support for the transgender community. The flag will fly at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Welland Campus on March 31.
The flag was created by American trans woman Monica Helms in 1999, featuring a five-striped design that symbolizes pride and inclusivity for the transgender community. The light blue stripes at the top and bottom represent the traditional color for baby boys, while the pink stripes next to them represent the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe in the middle is for those who are intersex, transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.