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Chicago, Powerlifting, and Pride with Aniekan Akpaninyie
Manage episode 331480967 series 3310430
Join Chris as he discusses Aniekan Akpaninyie's unique perspective at the intersection of his identity as a black gay man living in Chicago. He grew up in the South and had his fair share of racist and homophobic situations.
His nuanced experience as someone who enjoys and competes in CrossFit and powerlifting competitions provides him with an incredibly interesting take on where he's found a place for himself in all of these different communities.
Aniekan has the added bonus of being Chris' first friend in Chicago, which is extra special!
55 episodes
Manage episode 331480967 series 3310430
Join Chris as he discusses Aniekan Akpaninyie's unique perspective at the intersection of his identity as a black gay man living in Chicago. He grew up in the South and had his fair share of racist and homophobic situations.
His nuanced experience as someone who enjoys and competes in CrossFit and powerlifting competitions provides him with an incredibly interesting take on where he's found a place for himself in all of these different communities.
Aniekan has the added bonus of being Chris' first friend in Chicago, which is extra special!
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