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We were never meant to fit the categories: How perceptions of Blackness impact intersectionality

Community & Ireland & Opinion 26 Jun 2026

Activist Blezzing Dada shares how societal perceptions shape the realities of living at the intersections of identity.

Written by Blezzing Dada

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GCN is a free, vital resource for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community since 1988.

GCN is a trading name of National LGBT Federation CLG, a registered charity - Charity Number: 20034580.

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