BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:287234@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261006T113506Z DTSTART:20261008T170000Z DTEND:20261008T193000Z SUMMARY:From Vice to Nice: Race\\, AIDS\\, and Midwestern Politics DESCRIPTION:Join author Dr. René Esparza (’\\;17 PhD\\, American St udies) for a presentation from his book\\, From Vice to Nice: Midwestern Politics and the Gentrification of AIDS\\, followed by a conversation mod erated by Dr. Elliott Powell (Dept of American Studies). This program mar ks the first event in the new Making Minnesota series hosted by the Colle ge of Liberal Arts.\\nThis evening of critical dialogue explores the inte rsection of race\\, sexuality\\, public health\\, and urban politics in t he Twin Cities. Dr. Esparza will share excerpts detailing how Midwestern political strategies and homonormative activism weaponized the AIDS epide mic to reshape local urban landscapes. Following the reading\\, Dr. Powel l will join Dr. Esparza to examine how these historical intersections of race and sexuality inform contemporary struggles for spatial and health j ustice\\, concluding with an audience Q&\\;A.\\nAbout the event\\nThur sday\\, October 8\\, 2026\\n5:00 PM Reception | Northrop Gallery\\n6:00 P M Program | Best Buy Theater\\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \\nFor more details and up-to-date informatio n\\, please visit the original event page.\\n \\;\\nhttps://www.gayou t.com/usa-canada/united-states/minneapolis/events/from-vice-to-nice-race- aids-and-midwestern-politics-2026-10-08 LOCATION:mnleatherpride.org URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/minneapolis/events/from-vice-to-nice-race-aids-and-midwestern-politics-2026-10-08 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR