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The definition of Two-Spirit and the traditions behind it

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  Two-Spirit is a modern, pan-Indian, umbrella term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe Native people in their communities who fulfill a traditional third-gender (or other gender-variant) ceremonial and social role in their cultures. The term was created in 1990 at the Indigenous LGBTQ international gathering in Winnipeg, and “specifically chosen to distinguish and distance Native American/First Nations people from non-Native peoples.” The … Continue reading



Tajabone  : queer black French dance empowerment

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  As part of PRIDE Month ‘Nowness’ is presenting Tajabone as part of their Just Dance’ series.  It’s the work of Nicolas Huchard a young Black choreographer and performer from Paris who collaborated with filmmaker Raphael Chatelain. The pair of them mixed choreography, poetry, and fashion to make the film come together as a celebration … Continue reading



Jennifer Nettles made it a really Beautiful Morning …..today

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  In the words of George Takei .….Oh Myyy! Why oh why have we never listened to country singer Jennifer Nettles.  She’s a multi-Grammy Award winner who we have just ‘discovered as she is just about to release a 10-track Broadway/American Songbook-themed album.  The first video from Always Like New just landed in Queerguru’s in-tray … Continue reading





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