Name: The duality of labels – and how to use them for good
Uploaded: 2021-09-20T22:33:19Z
Duration: 10 min 23 s
Description: From racial identity to political affiliation, labels shape our lived experiences. Alexandria Holder delves into her life as a queer activist and US Air Force Sergeant to illustrate this duality, explaining that while labels can be used to divide, their greater power lies in helping people connect, find common ground and build healthy, supportive communities.

From racial identity to political affiliation, labels shape our lived experiences. Alexandria Holder delves into her life as a queer activist and US Air Force Sergeant to illustrate this duality, explaining that while labels can be used to divide, their greater power lies in helping people connect, find common ground and build healthy, supportive communities.

Alexandria Holder: The duality of labels – and how to use them for good 

The duality of labels – and how to use them for good 

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