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Julie Berman

1968 – 2019

Canadian transgender rights activist

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About Julie Berman

Lived 1968 – 2019 (aged 50–51). Julie Berman was a Canadian lGBTQ rights activist, known for Transgender.

The murder of Canadian transgender rights activist Julie Berman (1968 – 22 December 2019) occurred in downtown Toronto. Berman was found in a home with severe head injuries on 22 December 2019; she was brought to a hospital and pronounced dead. Colin Harnack was charged with second-degree murder, and he was convicted in December 2022. The murder of Berman was cited as a prominent example of violence against trans people in Canada.

Berman was a hairdresser, prominent for trans-activism within the Toronto LGBTQ+ community, who had volunteered with the Toronto-based LGBTQ+ charity The 519 for three decades. Berman fought to raise awareness of anti-trans violence in Toronto and was involved with running Toronto's "Trans Day of Remembrance", which she had also spoken at. Upon her death, Berman was hailed as a "lovely person who was committed to the political issues that are facing her community in Canada", a "champion for trans rights". Finance minister Bill Morneau, Toronto mayor John Tory, and Pride Toronto released statements mourning the death of Berman. A vigil was held for her death in February 2020.

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Important facts

Born
1968
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Transgender

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Julie Berman?

Canadian transgender rights activist

When was Julie Berman born?

Julie Berman was born in 1968.

When did Julie Berman die?

Julie Berman died on 22 December 2019 in Canada, Ontario, Toronto.

What was Julie Berman's occupation?

Julie Berman was a lGBTQ rights activist.

What was Julie Berman known for?

Julie Berman was known for Transgender.

What nationality was Julie Berman?

Julie Berman was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Julie Berman

· Wikidata: Q80173591

· DBpedia: Murder of Julie Berman

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