by Unite Cloud | Jan 13, 2023 | Gender
Not every transgender or nonbinary person wants to change their legal name, but for those who do, it is often a critical step in their transition. It’s not only validating to have legal documents that reflect their identity and chosen name—it’s a matter of improving...
by Natalie Copeland | Mar 15, 2022 | Appearance, Black, Class, Community, Gender, Homeless, Immigrants, LGBTQIA, Race, Religion
“I’m fine with gay people, but there are only 2 genders.” It’s not about you. “I am fine with a woman being on this board, but I’m not fine with it all of the sudden being all women.” It’s not about you. ‘I’m...
by Julianne | Jul 27, 2021 | Central MN Stories, Education, Gender, Know Your Neighbor, LGBTQIA, Race
– Author – Julianne In my own college house I had heterosexism happen. (Heterosexism means prejudice attitude or discrimination towards homosexuals.) It was a Thursday night and we were getting ready to go out. My boyfriend was visiting SCSU so my...
by Liz | Apr 9, 2021 | Action Steps, Gender
Abril es el Mes de Conciencia sobre la Agresión Sexual… Entonces, vamos a hablar sobre el consentimiento. ¿Qué significa y cómo nos afecta? El consentimiento es un acuerdo dado entre dos o más participantes para participar en actividades sexuales. Aceptar algo debido...
by Liz | Apr 9, 2021 | Action Steps, Community, Gender
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month… So, let us talk about consent. What does it mean and how does it affect us? Consent is an agreement given between two or more participants to engage in sexual activity. Agreeing to something because of a threat, pressure, or...
by Pedro dos Santos | Mar 12, 2021 | Action Steps, Appearance, Black, Central MN Stories, Community, Gender, Immigrants, Politics, Race
Everyone has multiple identities that help define “who we are.” I am 6’9” and you would be surprised how much being tall is part of my identity, both how I see myself and how others see me. I am also an immigrant from Brazil. My own experience leaving the country I...