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    Video: Pride, Criminal Justice, and How they Connect

    Though the festivities have come to an end, Pride month is still in full swing. To commemorate, CU invited Black Queer and Intersectional Collective (BQIC) co-founder Dkèama Alexis to discuss issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, black communities and communities at the intersection.

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    Learn the story of CeCe McDonald, the violence that queer and trans women of color face in their communities, and the shortcomings of the criminal justice system as it relates to the lives of those in the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. 

    And, don’t forget to subscribe to the Columbus Underground YouTube Channel for more video updates!

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    Lauren Sega
    Lauren Segahttps://columbusunderground.com
    Lauren Sega is the former Associate Editor for Columbus Underground and a current freelance writer for CU. She covers political issues on the local and state levels, as well as local food and restaurant news. She grew up near Cleveland, graduated from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism, and loves running, traveling and hiking.
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