from facebook
January 22, 2016 will be the first annual Trans Prisoner Day of Action: an international day of action in solidarity with trans prisoners.
More info @ International Day of Trans Prisoner Solidarity / www.transprisoners.net
In Philly we will be holding space for a letting writing night/event jawn, centered on trans prisoners in PA. Information about specific prisoners, and their struggles inside, will be provided. Art materials and postage will also be provided.
Please come though and:
– Send a letter/art to someone (it is lonely and any letter/art is appreciated)
– Learn about a specific trans person on the inside.
– Start a new pen pal relationship.
– Write another letter to an existing pen pal you have.
– Talk with others about your experience supporting trans people on the inside.
– Eat food (West Philly Food Not Bombs! will be on deck)
– Meet other people and talk about projects we’re involved in.
The Up Against the Law Legal Collective will be doing a know your rights training and providing tips on staying safe(r) in the streets as we move to abolish the institutions that cage our friends.
Email event organizers to get involved or suggest materials/zines to share:
cass: cass.struggle@gmail.com / Brynn Cassidy West
Letha: l.muthkimball@gmail.com / not on fb
(it’s best to email us both)
[January 22 from 4 to 8pm at A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave]
NOT IN PHILLY?
Get on the International Day of Trans Prisoner Solidarity group if you are in a different spot and want to coordinate/promote your own local event. That’s what this is all about.
From project webpage:
“Anyone can host an event. It can be big or small and take any format you choose. We’ll support you and help with promotion, resources and other assistance you might need.
Event ideas: Letter writing nights, film screenings, public forums, workshops, music shows, fundraisers, actions, vigils.”
