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Miles Perry: National Coming Out Day Lecture!

By David T. Kearns Center, Frederick Douglass Institute, Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Minority Student Affairs, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, Susan B. Anthony Center, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, University Health Service, Wilson Commons Student Activities

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:30pm to 8:30pm

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image of Miles with words; provocative, poet, justice seeker, leader, afrocentric, friend, activist, board member, public health professional, Black AF, mentor, sex positive, queer, HIV educator, consultant, community catalyst. Background is Pan African flag and Pride flag.
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Frederick Douglass Commons, Feldman Ballroom, Second Floor View map

740 Library Road, Rochester

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Miles is a University of Rochester alum best known for being an HIV activist who is an Afrocentric and SEX positive community catalyst.  Miles will share his story from fundamentally shifting the LGBTQ landscape here at Rochester to spearheading a groundbreaking capstone project during his time as a Health Literacy Fellow titled "Beyond Status," which focuses on assisting Black queer individuals in making informed decisions regarding PrEP, showcasing his commitment to health equity and advocacy. 

Presented by the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center in co-sporship from: Greene Center, Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion, Susan B. Anthony Center, Kearns Center, Public Health Program, Rare Books and Special Collections, Residential Life, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality & Womens Studies, Wilson Commons Student Activities, Office of Minority Student Affairs, Frederick Douglass Institute and Department of Black Studies, and University Health Service.

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Lectures & Talks

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David T. Kearns Center, Frederick Douglass Institute, Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Minority Student Affairs, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, Susan B. Anthony Center, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, University Health Service, Wilson Commons Student Activities

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