Ask Me Anything: LGBTQI

LGBTQI rights have advanced rapidly in the last 20 years, but the community still faces many challenges. In the U.S., there are still 30 states in which people can be fired for being LGBTQI. Around the world, there are several countries where being gay is punishable by death. In this AMA, we will discuss what it's like to be queer in this environment, whether it's in the workplace, at Sloan, or in our personal lives. Panelists will respond to questions such as:
- What was it like when you realized you were LGBTQI? How did you process this realization?
- What was it like being LGBTQI at work?
- What does it mean to be an ally?

The "Ask Me Anything" series of events provides firsthand personal perspectives on elements of personal identity. Past events have addressed national identity (often tied in with C-Functions), religious, racial, sexual, and ethnic identity, the Veteran experience, and themes such as mental illness and hearing loss. Typically, a small panel of community members provides brief introductions then addresses questions that people may otherwise be hesitant to ask. Our goal in offering these panels is to advance understanding and dialogue. We encourage faculty, staff, and students to attend these events to learn more about the issues and how to be effective allies and leaders, both within the MIT community and beyond.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan catering responsibly. Sponsored by the MIT Sloan Senate and MIT Sloan Student Life.

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Co-hosted with: Sloan Pride, Student Life