Dr. Charles Kamen, Charlie, highlights minority stress in healthcare and during cancer treatment for LGBTQIA+ patients, while unravelling his journey through tarot cards reading. He leads one of the few national initiatives in the field of study at Wilmot Cancer Center. Several audience members shared their own stories navigating cancer, and we are very grateful that you felt comfortable to share your journey with us!

Finally, Charlie introduced the concept of minority strength: to persist despite the odds, to move forward despite adversity. At the end of the talk, he left the audience with a question for debate: how can queer relational and care practices inform broader patients wellbeing?

Live recorded at Flora, Rochester NY.

After the talks, we groove with Kyle Grace. Deep house, minimal, house selection from his record collection. Live recorded at Flora, Rochester NY.