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As winter approaches, and the challenges of a year like no other continue to test us, we look for comfort wherever we can find it.

With continued experiences of racism, McWane-Creek decided to put her training into action.

“There are so many queer artists and so many trans artists who found a home in 20%, myself included.”

“By sharing vulnerability, we build deeper relationships. We need deep relationships to face what’s coming — floods, heat waves, climate refugees.”

“The youth are told that we are the future. That is a huge title to uphold.”