Green Dot to host dialogue about queer love

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People gathered in Parks Library to discuss communication in relationships as a part of the Green Dot program on April 5. Different tables broke apart to talk about different scenarios and opinions throughout the meeting.

Logan Metzger

Green Dot will be providing a booster session titled ‘Unpacking a Queer Vision of Love” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Multicultural Center of the Memorial Union.

During the session participants will be watching the TED talk “A Queer Vision of Love and Marriage” by Tiq Milan and Kim Katrin Milan.

According to the TED website, the Milan TED talk is described as “a tool for revolutionary change and a path toward inclusivity and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community. Married activists Tiq and Kim Katrin Milan have imagined their marriage, as a transgender man and cis woman, a model of possibility for people of every kind. With infectious joy, Tiq and Kim question our misconceptions about who they might be and offer a vision of an inclusive, challenging love that grows day by day.”

After watching the TED talk, participants will be able to have a conversation and unpack what they learned.

“[This session] provides a space for dialogue and lets people explore their thoughts in a safe way,” said Aviana Pingel, a peer wellness educator and senior in environmental science.

Pingel asks that participants come with some knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ community as the session will be a dialogue space not be a teaching space.

You can RSVP at the following link if you are interested in attending the session: https://tinyurl.com/y4vocbjs

Pingel said that there could be a possibility of more events like this if there is student interest.

“Join us for an open discussion about relationships, sexuality and gender,” stated the flyer promoting the event.