by Ali Kane | Jan 21, 2025 | LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
There is no hiding it: I am a museum nerd. Growing up in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Old Sturbridge Village was my playground. My parents’ love of history, the promise of a chocolate cookie, and free admission for town residents made it an obvious place to bring my...
by Ali Kane | May 18, 2024 | Intersectionality
Commitment to intersectionality is critical to achieving impactful LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Many LGBTQIA+ people embrace a confluence of identities, including neurodivergence, an umbrella term to describe mental functioning that diverges from dominant societal norms or...
by Ali Kane | Feb 5, 2024 | History, Intersectionality
Queer inclusion must always be intersectional. These Black LGBTQIA+ icons were important trailblazers in their time, breaking the barriers of race, gender, and sexuality. Their legacies continue to inspire us all to live authentic lives and commit ourselves to...
by Ali Kane | Jun 30, 2023 | LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Museums and cultural institutions can play an important role in making social change. People trust museums as authorities on history, art, culture, and science, as well as visit museums for inspiration, discovery, and informal learning. When I was growing up, I can’t...
