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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As Pride Month comes to a close this week, we wanted to share some articles, podcasts, and other resources to enrich our ongoing discussions about diversity and acceptance within
the MIT community. GWAMIT is committed to ensuring that we create a supportive environment for all women-identifying and non-binary graduate students at MIT. If you have suggestions for content you would like to see featured, please email our exec board at
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Please be safe and enjoy the July 4th weekend.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">GSC-DEI Allyship Guide</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have raised awareness of the lack of anti-Black racism action and allyship with groups
underrepresented in academia within the MIT community. While many departments and the Institute as a whole have begun to host discussions on these topics, we believe that change must occur in every single research group at MIT in order to be lasting and meaningful.
In order to help research groups engage in effective discussions around anti-racism and allyship that culminate in specific actions, the Graduate Student Council Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee created an</span><a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F12NROxh7DxGVdBNORBr_OBpCR9CHrpx-v%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">
Allyship Guide for Research Groups</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">, along with a companion</span><a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F11wxi7XlaHIhZ8102qBUBNr8dXs6akB4w%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">
how-to</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8"> for students leading their research groups through the guide. While the guide is by no means comprehensive, we hope it provides a useful starting
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">Pride in the wake of Black Lives Matter. Read this article from
<i>The Atlantic</i> on the responsibilities we have to hold corporate sponsors accountable</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/06/nyc-queer-liberation-march-showed-future-pride/613648/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">Pride Can’t Go Back to What It Was Before</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">Brazilian model and actress Valentina Sampaio is Victoria Secret’s first openly transgender model, and the first trans woman featured on the cover of
<i>Vogue Paris</i>. Read about her comments on the marginalization of the trans community in Brazil</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/valentina-sampaio-pride-protecting-trans-rights-interview"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">“We Demand Respect:” Valentina Sampaio on Protecting Brazil’s
Trans Community</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">Jari Jones, Black Trans Model, is the new face of the Calvin Klein 2020 Pride Campaign: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/black-trans-model-jari-jones-024747035.html"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:white">Black Trans Model Jari Jones Fronts Calvin Klein 2020 Pride Campaign</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">If you’re anything other than straight, travelling to a foreign country can pose unique and intimidating challenges. Read this perspective on travel as a member
of the LGBTQ+ community</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-importance-of-visiting-lgbtq-businesses-while-traveling?verso=true"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">The Importance of Visiting LGBTQ+ Businesses
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<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/us/politics/hud-transgender.html"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">HUD Rule Would Dismantle Protections for Homeless Transgender People</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">Watch this eye-opening documentary about the interplay between the representation of trans lives in the media and the reality of trans lives in our society:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.disclosurethemovie.com/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:white">DISCLOSURE | Netflix Original Documentary | June 19 Release</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The “QueerWOC” podcast - hosted by Black feminist, activist, and organizer Nikeeta and mental health expert Money - brings the joy of a conversation between friends to important
educational discussions on the intersections between Blackness and queerness today. This is a “space for queer women and folks of color rooted in reimagining healing, organizing, and community.” Listen here:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://queerwoc.com/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">Queer Women of Color</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.newnownext.com/merci-mack-brayla-stone-black-trans-women-killed/07/2020/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">At least four Black trans women were murdered</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">
in the month of Pride 2020 alone. We say their names to remember and honor them: Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells, Riah Milton, Brayla Stone, and Merci Mack. Find out how to support Black trans lives in this moment here:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a32870451/how-to-help-black-trans-lives-donate/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:white">Where to Donate to Support Black Trans Lives</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">Check out these resources for finding and supporting queer businesses:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.eatqueer.com/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">Eat Queer</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">“A free community-driven directory of queer food & drink establishments”</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://equityatthetable.com/about/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">Equity at the Table (EATT)</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">“EATT is a database for food industry professionals featuring only women/gender non-conforming folks and focusing primarily on POC and the LGBT community.”</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:#F8F8F8">Financial planning tips for LGBTQ+ couples from Fidelity: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><a href="https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/financial-planning-LGBTQ?ccsource=email_weekly"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:#F8F8F8">Financial planning | Tips for the
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