Identity and Intersectionality
Vashti reflects on the complexities of navigating her identity as an African American woman, especially during her formative years of integration in Baltimore. She shares the challenges of being a minority in a new school environment, where she faced both racial and gender biases, forcing her to constantly prove her worth. This experience shaped her understanding of community and the importance of advocating for oneself amidst systemic obstacles.In this clip
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Vashti McKenzie — African American, Woman, Leader
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