Netflix Employees Stage Mass Walkout to Protest Chappelle Special

Today at 10:30am Pacific, queer and trans Netflix employees are walking out in protest of the streaming platform CEO’s remarks surrounding Dave Chappelle’s transphobic new special, “The Closer.” Terra Field, the employee who spoke out against the special and was placed on a brief suspension, perhaps put it best:

We got tired of waiting to be asked to dance, so today we’re throwing our own party. #NetflixWalkout https://t.co/csOkQEgAJC

— Terra Field (@RainofTerra) October 20, 2021

The queer-run Netflix “Most” account joined in:

brb walking out

— Most (@Most) October 20, 2021

“Work in Progress” and “The Matrix” creator Lilly Wachowski spoke out in support of the walk out:

#NetflixWalkout If you’re not standing up for trans lives, you need to take a good look at who you ARE standing with. Good luck today everybody! ⚡️🎸⚡️

— Lilly Wachowski (@lilly_wachowski) October 20, 2021

And the one and only Billy Eichner lent his support:

Sending my love and full support to all trans employees and their allies participating in the #NetflixWalkout today. ❤️✊ https://t.co/Mp7ubHuxeg

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 20, 2021

Elliot Page voiced his support for the cause, linking a video made by Preston featuring words of support from trans stars and allies such as Angelica Ross, Colton Haynes, Peppermint, Our Lady J, and the legendary Kate Bornstein. 

I stand with the trans, nonbinary, and BIPOC employees at Netflix fighting for more and better trans stories and a more inclusive workplace #NetflixWalkout https://t.co/LU8FPSBdwE

— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) October 20, 2021

Queer “Grey’s Anatomy” star Sara Ramirez spoke up:

TODAY’s #NetflixWalkout has been organized by the Trans Employee Resource Group at Netflix

TODAY’s rally is at the below address and is in support of the Netflix TERG walkout

Rally organized by @AshleeMPreston #TeamTrans #TransphobiaIsNotAJoke https://t.co/bB7CFLRg69

— Sara Ramirez 🐜 (@SaraRamirez) October 20, 2021

Trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston tweeted from the walkout:

We’re moving the rally to better accommodate attendees.👥 There will be point people at the other site to redirect people to the other site—which is a 2 minute drive or 6 minute walk away from the original location. We look forward to being in community w/ you. #NetflixWalkout https://t.co/2eiDTGOTwI pic.twitter.com/sWayr8cizF

— Ashlee Marie Preston (@AshleeMPreston) October 19, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

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As the #NetflixWalkout and Stand in Solidarity rally begin, GLAAD stands with and thanks the Netflix employees, allies, and LGBTQ and Black advocates calling for accountability and change within Netflix and in the entertainment industry as a whole. (1/4)

— GLAAD (@glaad) October 20, 2021

As usual, we’re fighting for our lives. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remember: if you can’t make it to the march, stream Disclosure to show Netflix that trans voices matter. 

 

 

 

 

 

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More as this story develops.