intersectionality Archives

Asha Chai-Chang offers the do’s and don’ts to fostering inclusive communities

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

The “Intersection of Race, Disability and Religion: A First Person Experience” webinar took place Thursday evening. Asha Chai-Chang, a director and writer, offered attendees advice on how to navigate intersectionality firsthand.

Panel discusses intersectional feminism, justice

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • March 12, 2021

Pitt's Global Hub hosted Wednesday afternoon’s panel “What is Justice?: Contemporary Perspectives on Global Feminisms.” The event addressed transnational feminism, anti-Blackness and global social justice issues.

Editorial: It’s too late to fix the Women’s March

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 12, 2020

The movement that was born from Trump’s inauguration needs to include and speak for people who aren’t white, and who aren’t cisgender — in order to do so, the Women’s March must rebranded.

Creating an intersectional conversation around mental health

By Madison Brewer, For The Pitt News • October 15, 2019

In an effort to make the conversation around mental illness more inclusive, a group of about 20 met Monday night to discuss mental health and intersectionality.

Panelists discuss intersectionality in sexual assault

By Zane Crowell | Staff Writer • April 10, 2018

Students gathered Monday night to listen as six panelists discussed how intersectionality plays a role in sexual assault. The panel consisted of Krithika Pennathur, president of Pitt Unmuted; Rose Barone...

ASA, BAS explore racial identities, histories

By Anandhini Narayanan | Staff Writer • November 30, 2017

When Olivia Carter asked the 20-something students gathered in a single-file line in the William Pitt Union to step back if they’d ever “endured physical or verbal abuse due to [their] race,” the...