by Ali Kane | Feb 18, 2025 | History, Intersectionality
Queer people have always existed. Black LGBTQIA+ icons have always been powerful agents of change, challenging societal norms and paving the way for future generations. Yet, the stories of Black queer individuals are often the hardest to uncover as largely White,...
by Ali Kane | Feb 11, 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Personal
FOR THE FIRST DECADE of my life, Orson the Polar Bear was the sign that we’d arrived in Worcester. I remember being strapped in a car seat, on my way to daycare, church, or Grampie’s, when my parents would point to their right and wave. “Hi, Mr. Polar Bear,” the...
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...
