Vibe Check Hey, Sis: featuring Tourmaline
Mar 31, 2025
Tourmaline, a passionate writer, activist, and filmmaker known for her work on Black queer and trans histories, joins the conversation. They delve into her new book celebrating Marsha P. Johnson, discussing the significance of finding one's worth in history and community. The dialogue touches on current trans rights, resilience amidst adversity, and the profound impact of friendships like that between Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Their legacy continues to inspire modern activism, reminding us of the importance of joy and collective remembrance.
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Young Archivist Corrects History
- Tourmaline corrected her teachers as a young student, challenging the omission of Black history facts.
- She sought to understand her worth through history amid its absence in textbooks.
Community Over Classroom Learning
- Authentic community spaces encourage unedited self-expression and foster deeper connections.
- This unfiltered environment provided a more powerful education than academic settings, like Columbia University.
Embracing Marsha's Complexity
- Marsha P. Johnson embodied complexity: activist, artist, sex worker, caretaker, dancer.
- Her life shows embracing contradictions can fuel creativity and activism simultaneously.
