Our binary view of the world is often established when we are very young, frequently conveyed through a series of oppositions: yes or no, up or down, good or bad. As we grow older, though, we come to understand that life is less a matter of yes/no and more about yes...and. Today, the term “non-binary” is usually used to discuss gender, but Dr. Alex Iantaffi, in Life Isn’t Binary, explores how non-binary thinking can lead not only to greater understanding of our own gender identity but also of sexuality, bodies, relationships, emotions, and thought. Joining Iantaffi in conversation is emem obot, an organizer with the Brave Space Alliance, the only Black- and trans-led LGBTQ center in Chicago.

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This program is presented in partnership with The Brave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led center that provides affirming and culturally competent services for the entire LGBTQ community of Chicago.

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