by Ali Kane | Mar 10, 2026 | History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Kilts are synonymous with Scotland. Or, perhaps, Scotland is synonymous with kilts. What was historically the garment of peasants has evolved far beyond that, as a political rallying cry, traditional formalwear, and gender rebel fashion. Evolving the Kilt from...
by Ali Kane | Mar 3, 2026 | Museums, Workplace Inclusion
I’ve been working on some exciting new offerings: Downloadable resources! From workplace inclusion resources to museum case studies, my website has been updated with new downloadable resources. Now available: Working With Me Inventory: This resource supports...
by Ali Kane | Jul 14, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Location: Buffalo, New York Mission: Experiencing history with you, by safekeeping, remembering, discovering, and sharing our stories; learning and exploring together; sparking emotional and social connections within our unique community. Important Numbers (FY24):...
by Ali Kane | Jul 8, 2025 | LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Workplace Inclusion
Every Pride Month major brands made national headlines because of rainbow-washing. Like green- or eco-washing, rainbow-washing occurs when a company demonstrates LGBTQ+ inclusion – such as making their logo rainbow on social media – without substantial actions in...
by Ali Kane | Jun 30, 2025 | History, History Museums, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Location: Lynn, Massachusetts Mission: To unite, engage, and empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community in the city of Lynn, MA through community events, education, outreach, and other various forms of support. Important Facts About...
by Ali Kane | Jun 12, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museums
Queer people have always existed. However, the conversation surrounding how we talk about queer people in history is evolving. What constitutes “proof” of a queer identity or relationship? What are the ethics of “outing” a historical figure? How do we leave room for...
