Bridging the LG–BTQIA Divide: Gender, Sexuality, Intersectionality, and the Politics of the Movement

More U.S. adults than ever identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or something other than heterosexual—a trend driven by Generation Z as its members come of age. What are the politics of this movement? What unites and divides people with intersecting identities on the gender and sexuality spectra? Watch our panel of alumni experts as they discuss these questions and more.

Panelists include:
David Grasso MPP 2009, CEO, Bold TV Media Network (moderator)
Dana Beyer HKSEE 2008, Executive Director, Gender Rights Maryland
Mer Joyce MPP 2008, Founder and Principal, Do Big Good
Andrea Shorter HKSEE 2009, Strategic Consultant; Former Commissioner, City and County of San Francisco
Tarek Zeidan MPA 2018, Executive Director, Helem

The Alumni Talk Policy series features HKS alumni in panel discussions about pressing public issues.

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