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These earrings were made intentionally with the black and brown beads to show more representation for my LGBT & Two Spirit Afro-Indigenous and QTPOC relatives. LGBT pride has historically been euro-centric and white washed. The issues of QTPOC and Indigenous folks are often unheard and therefore unaddressed. We need to center folks with underrepresented identities and focus on moving forward with an intersectional approach that invites every aspect of their identity to the space. ▫️ To all of my Afro-indigenous and Black Indian Two Spirits, I’m sorry if you’ve ever felt isolated within your different communities. Y’all are sacred and your ancestral strength is unmatched. I hope you know that this work is for YOU and celebrates EVERY part of you. Your nativeness is valid. Your blackness is valid. Your queerness is valid. Y’all are beautiful and I will work to support you in any way that I can. 🥰 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 ▫️ #twospiritartist #pride2019 #nativemade #supportindigenousartists #qtpoc #afroindigenous #blackindian #blacknative #lgbt #lgbtq #indigiqueer #beadwork #beadedearrings #smallbusiness #queerkwe #queerkwedesigns #anishinaabe #ndn #lgbtpride🌈 (at Ann Arbor, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BylHUBZFFJI/?igshid=h0b4j1dr94b6

The first of my many, self-beaded creations, especially since there’s barely any Afro-Indigenous Beadworkers out here.

This beautiful piece of medicine that I'm wearing around my neck is from no other Tashina Lee Emery. When I’m away from my elders in the southeastern woodlands (whether Chahta/Choctaw or not) this acrylic incased medicine reminds me of the ones like my grandfather, great-grandfather and cousin Sunny. @mxedgirlprobs It’s Native owned, Native made. Check our sister out : https://www.tashinaemery.com/

(Greetings my relatives and my people. My name is Rodrique Russell. I am of the (Mud Clan/People). I am born for the (African American/People). My maternal grandfathers are of the (Red Streak Running Into The Water/People) My paternal grandfathers are of the (African American/People). That is how I Am A Dinè Man. Thank You.) -RR✊❤°•○●🌟 via: @radmillacody Join us on January 16th from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MST for the “Navigating Through Our Identity As Diné Nahiłií” webinar! This KéUnity (kinship/community) webinar will include the following topics: ✊🏽 Personal Stories of our Identity & Experiences ✊🏽 Anti-Blackness on & off Diné Territory ✊🏽 Building/Strengthening kinship within the community This is a four-part series panel discussion on Diné Nahiłií/ Navajo & Black identity and personal stories that will be shared by our beautiful Diné Nahiłií relatives who have and continue to contribute greatly to the Diné society and beyond. Ahe’hee’ nistáágo to the following AMAZING and FIERCE relatives for their participation on the panel: Voice Of Honey @voiceofhoney Kaalogii kisses @kaalogii_kisses Jihan Gearon @jihangearon Jimmy Scott Lotus & Layne @lotusandlayne @rodriquerussell Maurice Smith Darius Lee Smith @dariusleesmith This webinar is to educate and strengthen K’é in an inclusive, empowering and supportive space. NO TOLERENCE for Racist, Discriminatory or Anti-Nahiłií comments! 💜✊🏽 Ahe’hee’ to Shideezhi nizhoní Deon @kaalogii_kisses for co-organizing and designing the FABULOUS & FLY fliers – Nizhoni hei! Hózhó, K'é, Iiná dóó Siihasin..." #UnapologeticallyDinéNahiłií #KéBeeNihiDziił #ThroughKinshipWeAreStrong #afroindigenous #BlackNative #DinéForever #BlackIndigenousLiberation #KéDoesNotDiscriminate (SWIPE RIGHT FOR MORE INFORMATION) *Song by:  Adiemus "Kayama" *No Copyright Infringement Intended https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaVq5TNsP5/?utm_medium=tumblr

via: @radmillacody "We are two weeks away!!! Join us on January 16th from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MST for the “Navigating Through Our Identity As Diné Nahiłií” webinar! This KéUnity (kinship/community) webinar will include the following topics: ✊🏽 Personal Stories of our Identity & Experiences ✊🏽 Anti-Blackness on & off Diné Territory ✊🏽 Building/Strengthening kinship within the community This is a four-part series panel discussion on Diné Nahiłií/ Navajo & Black identity and personal stories that will be shared by our beautiful Diné Nahiłií relatives who have and continue to contribute greatly to the Diné society and beyond. Ahe’hee’ nistáágo to the following AMAZING and FIERCE relatives for their participation on the panel: Voice Of Honey @voiceofhoney Kaalogii kisses @kaalogii_kisses Jihan Gearon @jihangearon Jimmy Scott Lotus & Layne @lotusandlayne @rodriquerussell Maurice Smith Darius Lee Smith @dariusleesmith This webinar is to educate and strengthen K’é in an inclusive, empowering and supportive space. NO TOLERENCE for Racist, Discriminatory or Anti-Nahiłií comments! 💜✊🏽 Ahe’hee’ to Shideezhi nizhoní Deon @kaalogii_kisses for co-organizing and designing the FABULOUS & FLY fliers – Nizhoni hei! Hózhó, K'é, Iiná dóó Siihasin..." #UnapologeticallyDinéNahiłií #KéBeeNihiDziił #ThroughKinshipWeAreStrong #afroindigenous #BlackNative #DinéForever #BlackIndigenousLiberation #KéDoesNotDiscriminate https://www.instagram.com/p/CYR_-otvz-o/?utm_medium=tumblr