Life’s brevity is an inescapable, undeniable truth that breeds a universal human desire to leave a lasting impact on the world. We grapple with life, knowing our time to make a difference is limited—a notion that takes greater significance for those from marginalized communities. By living within structures whose purposes are to shorten the lives of those who lie at the bottom of socially-constructed hierarchies, many of us are made aware of our mortality long before reaching adulthood.
For people of colour within the LGBTQIA+ community, this is compounded by the fact that generations before us had multiple restrictions placed upon them, further limiting their ability to cement their work in a way that benefits future generations. Section 28, the ostracization from the white gay community, and limited access to healthcare experienced by our elders have made it difficult for BIPOC queer individuals to find hyper-visible role models who share their identities. This lack
