On May 1, a public event organized by trans Cornellians will address issues and harms facing the community from a trans perspective. “Dispelling the Trans Specter: A Politics and Philosophy of Solidarity,” will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in 132 Goldwin Smith. The event is free and the public is invited.

A reception will follow the event, featuring a trans-positive book giveaway from Buffalo Street Books, cookies from Via’s, pizza and (non-alcoholic) drinks.

“This is a public, inclusive academic community celebration of transgender scholarship and life, to counter anti-trans speech on campus and abroad. Through intersectional solidarity, we emphasize compatible needs of trans people, cisgender people and racial/ethnic minorities,” said the organizers in a statement.

Speakers include Willow Starr, associate professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S); Chan Tov McNamarah, visiting assistant professor of law; Kate Manne, associate professor of philosophy (A&S); and Perry Zurn, society fellow at the Society for the Humanities (A&S) and Provost Associate Professor of Philosophy at American University.

Read the full story on the College of Arts and Sciences website.