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Patrice Palmer • TEDxCSU

Are you a Man or Woman? ...I'm BLACK

Gender is a complex construct that is further complicated by race, ethnicity and gender expression. The erasure of gender identity within Black bodies further ‘others’ trans and non-binary individuals socially, politically and most importantly existentially. Reclaiming our narratives as Black people allows us to show up as our true selves.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxCSU, an independent event.

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Gender is a complex construct that is further complicated by race, ethnicity and gender expression. The erasure of gender identity within Black bodies further ‘others’ trans and non-binary individuals socially, politically and most importantly existentially. Reclaiming our narratives as Black people allows us to show up as our true selves.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxCSU, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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