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I wish to cultivate safer and inclusive spaces that prioritise listening, supporting and showcasing BIPOC LGBTQ+ identities around campus. I wish to establish a community whereby LGBTQ+ BIPOC may openly share experiences and concerns related to their sexual identity, racial identity, and or another marginalised identity. Secondly, I wish to campaign and raise awareness of BIPOC LGBTQ+ issues and relay support through QTIPOC-focused charities and initiatives. Lastly, I hope to provide more opportunities to queer BIPOC students to represent and celebrate all facets of their identities.
I wish to apply my experiences and interests in academia and social justice to the role of the POC Network LGBTQ+ Student Representative. I have a strong desire to uphold equity, justice, and the collective well-being for students around campus. Moreover, I have a deep sense of integrity and steadfast commitment for social justice. I wish to combine my values with the skills I have acquired from my academic journey such as responsibility, leadership, communication, and organisation to work towards creating safe, inclusive spaces to tackle misconceptions about queer BIPOC identities.
I believe I would be an ideal fit for the role of the POC Network LGBTQ+ Student Representative as I am committed to advocating for queer BIPOC inclusion on campus. I believe it is essential to understand the diverse stories of the BIPOC LGBTQ+ population and support their need for community to speak out against the hatred around not only LGBTQ+ issues but also systemic racism and dismantling white supremacy existing in queer culture. Most importantly I wish to cultivate a community whereby BIPOC LGBTQ+ people feel honoured and valued for who they are and being their authentic selves.