Today Isaac Peltz interviews the great Celeste Trianon, a brilliant woman, a lawyer, and an activist for queer and trans people.
In this conversation, Isaac Peltz speaks with activist Celeste Trianon about the evolution of pride protests in Montreal, particularly focusing on the rise of Rad Pride as a response to police brutality and corporate influence in mainstream pride events. They discuss the experiences of activists at these protests, the media's portrayal of events, and the community's reactions to ongoing violence against LGBTQ individuals. Celeste emphasizes the importance of human dignity and the need for continued activism in the face of rising anti-trans rhetoric and hate crimes. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of LGBTQ rights in Canada and the necessity of fighting back against oppressive forces.
Please look at Celeste's work here:
https://celeste.lgbt
on socials @celestetrianon
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Sound Bites "People have hope for the future."
"It's spineless, in a way."
"It's all about human dignity at the end of the day."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Activism and Education
02:08 Rad Pride: A Protest Against Corporatization
04:44 Experiences of Police Brutality at Pride Events
07:23 Media Coverage and Its Impact on Activism
10:16 Community Reactions and Alternative Pride Events
12:34 The Intersection of Politics and Pride
15:33 Future of LGBTQ Rights in Canada
18:10 The Role of Corporations in Pride
20:24 Denouncing Hate and Promoting Acceptance
23:09 The Importance of Human Dignity
25:29 Conclusion and Call to Action
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