by Ali Kane | Mar 27, 2025 | History, Intersectionality
Growing up, I was both encouraged to learn about women’s history through biographies and historical fiction. As the 1990s brought moderate progress in telling racially diverse stories, I began to understand how the abolition, women’s suffrage, civil rights, and...
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 | 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...