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Intersectionality Talk

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Please join the Department of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion for this Pride Month event as we welcome Dr. Darren Whitfield, who will be giving a lunch time workshop on Intersectionality.  

Dr. Darren L. Whitfield is an assistant professor of social work and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social and Department of Psychiatry. He also serves as the Direct Practice Chair for the School of Social Work. As a researcher, his scholarship focuses on HIV prevention for Black gay and bisexual men and psychosocial, sociocultural, and structural factors associated with health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, particular communities of color using an intersectional framework. His research interest includes HIV prevention among Black gay and bisexual men, violence, discrimination and harassment of LGBTQ adults, health disparities among LGBTQ adults, and intersectionality and identity.

Don't miss out on this essential conversation that will touch on the importance of acknowledging intersectionality within the workplace and daily lives, and using that knowledge to lift up those that face discrimination.

Please reach out to Anastasia White, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator (whiteaj2@upmc.edu) if you have any additional questions or concerns. 

Wednesday, June 17 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Event

Intersectionality Talk

Please join the Department of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion for this Pride Month event as we welcome Dr. Darren Whitfield, who will be giving a lunch time workshop on Intersectionality.  

Dr. Darren L. Whitfield is an assistant professor of social work and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social and Department of Psychiatry. He also serves as the Direct Practice Chair for the School of Social Work. As a researcher, his scholarship focuses on HIV prevention for Black gay and bisexual men and psychosocial, sociocultural, and structural factors associated with health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, particular communities of color using an intersectional framework. His research interest includes HIV prevention among Black gay and bisexual men, violence, discrimination and harassment of LGBTQ adults, health disparities among LGBTQ adults, and intersectionality and identity.

Don't miss out on this essential conversation that will touch on the importance of acknowledging intersectionality within the workplace and daily lives, and using that knowledge to lift up those that face discrimination.

Please reach out to Anastasia White, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator (whiteaj2@upmc.edu) if you have any additional questions or concerns. 

Wednesday, June 17 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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