Absolutely stellar @ISGMH seminar presented by ARCC Seed Grantees Christopher Balthazar Task Force Chicago & EDIT Program at Northwestern Erik G & Gregory Phillips II @mxgendering on investing in & reflecting on community-engaged research. Sharing some slides but will be worth watching full recording!

Important deep dive by @mxgendering into how our research economy incentivizes extractive & unethical forms of community engagement. She pulls out ways we can resist & embrace meaningful relationality & accountability to help us to push back against these exploitative systems.

Then Erik G wraps up by giving us a framework for self-reflection & self-evaluation to help us be honest about where we are & move our research in the spectrum from community engagement to community ownership.

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the EDIT Program! 👻🎃 May your costumes be on point, your candy stash be endless, and your makeup stay flawless till 3 a.m. Beware of ghosts…and your ex's Instagram story! 🏳️‍🌈🕸️✨ #HappyHalloween #LGBTQ

🌟 November is Native American Heritage Month! 🌟 At the EDIT Program, we celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native and Indigenous communities, especially Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ folxs. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #TwoSpirit #LGBTQ

Your voice matters! Voting isn’t just a right; it’s a powerful tool for change. By casting your ballot, you’re standing up for equity, access, and health in our communities. Join us in making a difference – head to the polls and let’s #VoteForChange together! 💪

Consider joining our team as a Research Project Coordinator. We work to reduce health disparities among traditionally underrepresented groups, creating a world of inclusion, health, and well-being for all. Read more: careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hr857prd_e…

Mentorship is more than guidance—it's empowerment. 🏳️‍🌈💡 At EDIT, we strive to foster mentorships that help shape a more equitable future. Shoutout to all the mentors making a difference! #EDITLab #MentorshipMatters #healthequity

As we celebrate #LGBTQHealthAwarenessMonth 🎉, let’s break down the barriers 🚧 to equitable healthcare for all LGBTQ+ individuals 🏳️‍🌈. Education 📚, support 🤝, and awareness 🧐 are key to improving health outcomes for the community. #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity #LGBTQWellness

🏳️‍🌈 Health is a human right. This LBT Women’s Health Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness about the unique health challenges faced by Lesbian, Bisexual & Trans women and fighting for equity in care. 💜 Everyone deserves safe, affirming, and accessible care #LBTWomensHealth