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In reply to the discussion: Is the LGBT Group meeting your needs? [View all]La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)13. Well I know i have been asked, but I am still not happy that the first 6 hosts are males
adding women towards the top, would have been my preference, and that could have happened if the group had made an effort to pay attention to my comments when i made them in the first place.
again, i am NOT blaming you fearless but its upon us all to take the marginalized groups into account.
If you don't have trans representation, female representation and people of color representation, that culture trickles down to affect everyone.
as we expect straight people to acknowledge their privilege, we should look at the privileges we have over others in our community, and ensure that their voices get heard ESPECIALLY in leadership positions.
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Well I know i have been asked, but I am still not happy that the first 6 hosts are males
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2012
#13
no, it doesn't need to stop. its a conversation about privilege that needs to be had
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2012
#16
Why are you being so aggressive about this? if you didn't want to have this conversation
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2012
#19