Andrea James

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Tinder will soon be a lot friendlier to the transgender community

Tinder will soon be a lot friendlier to the transgender community

June 2, 2016 by Roger Cheng and Connie Guglielmo “There’s a transgender community on Tinder and we haven’t done enough to give them a good experience,” Rad said on Thursday at Recode’s Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tinder’s increased support…

Tinder to open up to Transgender dates

Tinder to open up to Transgender dates

Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY 1:46 p.m. EDT June 2, 2016 Changes are coming to the Tinder algorithm in a “month or two” that will offer “more designations beyond male or female,” said Rad. “The feature will really improve the experience for…

SYLVIA & MARSHA DOCUMENTARY FILM 2016 FELLOWSHIPS

SYLVIA & MARSHA DOCUMENTARY FILM 2016 FELLOWSHIPS

SYLVIA & MARSHA DOCUMENTARY FILM 2016 FELLOWSHIPS The SYLVIA & MARSHA documentary team is excited to announce endowed fellowship positions for exceptional candidates seeking to gain experience in all aspects of the production of a major feature documentary. We are…

BBC World airs transgender Intelligence Squared debate

BBC World airs transgender Intelligence Squared debate

Society and Gender Identities Intelligence Squared Debate As part of the BBC World News Identity season, Intelligence Squared Debate discusses the motion “Society Must Recognise Trans People’s Gender Identities”. Chaired by Simon Longstaff from the St JamesEthics Centre in front…

Excerpt from Gender Trailblazers event

Andrea James talks to our moderator Dr Elizabeth Riley about coming out as Trans prior to the advent of the Internet and how the world wide web became on of the most most powerful tools in the Trans Rights Movement’s…

Transgender rights move into their recognition era

Transgender rights move into their recognition era

Trevor Treharne February 26, 2016, 10:28 am Internet-fuelled knowledge exchange has dramatically improved the awareness of transgender rights, says a leading advocate. Discrimination, harassment and even violence towards transgender people has proven to be an ugly element of many societies,…

Gender identity in focus for IQ²

Gender identity in focus for IQ²

LAST UPDATED // THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2016 12:15WRITTEN BY // Cec Busby IQ²ed’s will shine a spotlight on gender identity next month when it presents its latest discussion panel ‘Society Must Accept Trans People’s Gender Identities’ as part of the…

Intelligence Squared debate on gender identity, March 3, Sydney

Intelligence Squared debate on gender identity, March 3, Sydney

Via Carmen Rupe Memorial Trust IQ2ed’s landmark Gender Identity debate will take place in Sydney as part of the 2016 SGLMG Festival on Thurs March 3!! Tickets and info here http://bit.ly/1SmvfCs Panellists will discuss and debate the motion: “Society Must…

Outfest Legacy Project event to restore 'The Queen'

Outfest Legacy Project event to restore 'The Queen'

Thanks to Ari Karpel and everyone on the Outfest board and staff for putting together another lovely Legacy Awards event to raise funds for preserving LGBT media! The Legacy Project’s next big restoration is The Queen. Check out this montage by…

Interview at Wabash College

Interview at Wabash College

From the 26 October 2015 podcast episode of Wabash on My Mind: Inspiring conversations with extraordinary Wabash College Community members, hosted by Richard Paige. In a wide-ranging talk, Andrea James ’89 discusses the creativity behind film making, advertising, finding her…