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The idea of intersectionality came up frequently during a recent gathering of Minnesotans who are part of LGBTQ+ communities. The multilayered and interconnected nature of our identities can lead to distinct individual experiences with discrimination and marginalization. 

So, what can we understand about intersectionality and how it affects Minnesotans? More specifically, how does intersectionality affect members of our LGBTQ+ communities who are also navigating a pandemic while pushing for systemic change?    

How well do you know LGBTQ+ terms?

Host Angela Davis led In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities with three guests who brought voice and meaning from their experiences. 

Among the questions they explored:   

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BIPOC businesses’ inclusion in Minnesota's economy

Sustainability in Indian Country

Learning in the time of COVID

George Floyd's legacy and impact

Stopping anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota

A trial and Minnesota’s search for equity and healing

The path from incarceration to inclusion 

Disparities and distrust in BIPOC health care 

Racism in housing access 

Equity in education 

Black youth resilience in Minnesota 

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Host Angela Davis led our latest In Focus virtual discussion about intersectionality in Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities on Feb 23. 

The idea of intersectionality came up frequently during a recent gathering of Minnesotans who are part of LGBTQ+ communities. The multilayered and interconnected nature of our identities can lead to distinct individual experiences with discrimination and marginalization. So, what can we understand about intersectionality and how it affects Minnesotans? More specifically, how does intersectionality affect members of our LGBTQ+ communities who are also navigating a pandemic while pushing for systemic change?   Host Angela Davis led In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities with three guests who brought voice and meaning from their experiences. 

In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota's LGBTQ+ communities

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