Transgender Awareness Week

As a committed ally, White Ribbon releases Short Life Stories addressing violence against the transgender communities

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, Short Life Stories which follows the life of a transgender woman from her transition onward.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, Short Life Stories which follows the life of a transgender woman from her transition onward.
  • The public service announcement (PSA) is a call-to-action in response to the rising hate, discrimination, and violence against the transgender communities.
  • “As a dedicated ally, White Ribbon has developed Short Life Stories to honour the transgender communities and highlight the profound reality that the journey towards their authentic selves can be a long and emotional process.
  • To book an interview with any of our following spokespeople or for more information about Short Life Stories, please contact:

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Transgender Soul Singer Jackie Shane.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.
  • Historica Canada launched new Heritage Minute celebrating soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer.
  • At 13, she came out to her mother as transgender, although she publicly presented as a gay man throughout her career.
  • The Jackie Shane Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.