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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

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QueerKwe Design looks at #ypsipride a few weeks ago!! ... Pride has never felt like home for me as a two spirit person. It’s never felt like my space to claim and the chaotic energy can be too overwhelming at times. This year, we created our own space! We all got dressed up, coordinated our jewelry, and brought the indigenous vibes I’ve always wished to see in queer communities. When you surround yourself with people who bring you good energy, who make your spirit fuller, beautiful things will happen. Miigwetch to all of my friends who came out and supported my work!! 🥰 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 #twospirit #twospiritartist #pride2019 #ypsilanti #supportindigenousartists #nativemade #beadwork #anishinaabe #indigenousvibes #indigiqueer #queerkwe #queerkwedesigns #lgbt #lgbtq (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMak3rlEMK/?igshid=1lif5bhfie4je

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All new PRIDE minis are available on my Etsy! Swipe to the 3rd picture to see the varieties 😊 Miigwetch to my beautiful nb friend and MODEL @priya.shamu for posing for these pics. I am always amazed by the unconditional love and support I receive from my friends 🥰 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 #twospiritartist #twospirit #supportindigenousartists #nativemade #nativePRIDE #indigiqueer #lgbt #lgbtq #pride2019 #pridemonth #qtpoc #anishinaabe #beadwork #beadedearrings #nativebeadwork #queerkwe #queerkwedesigns (at Ypsilanti, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQ9ODWFQSd/?igshid=1il42vb36e3zm

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“We are spiritual beings having a human experience and nothing else is ever true.” - Ink Pata, Maimouna Youseff aka @mumufresh When this colonized world makes me feel crazy, these words run through my mind. Mumu Fresh’s music feeds and uplifts my spirit. With her #afroindigenous identity centering her work, she’s an unstoppable force. I had the privilege of seeing her in concert last month in Detroit. She filled the space with great energy and used her undeniable gifts to take us on an emotional journey. The strength and resilience that came from “Ink Pata.” The heartbreak and anger evoked during “Say My Name,” her tribute to Sandra Bland. The hope and inspiration from “Miracle.” Every sound that came from her lips was fueled with intention, strength, and resilience. What she does is not just a performance, it’s healing work. I know this because I’ve felt it within myself. Singing is her medicine, her gift. I wanted to share my medicine, my #beadwork , as a thank you for what she does. I messaged her before the show to tell her what her work meant to me and that I wanted to gift her a pair of earrings at the show. I wasn’t sure if she would see it, but I was delightfully surprised when she responded with excitement. I knew exactly which pair I wanted to give her. They were a piece from the Afro-Indigenous/ Black Indian line I had been working on to create representation for Two Spirit and queer Black Indians, a group that is often left out of our conversations. It was an absolute blessing to meet Mumu and share my medicine with her (video above). She is so genuine and humble. I’ll never forget the way Samara and Libby, both Afro-Indigenous, lit up with awe and inspiration when they met her. They had never seen themselves represented in such a beautiful way. After that night, Mumu stayed in contact and took the time to post about the earrings on her page. I wanted to share this with y’all to emphasize the beauty that unfolds when #indigenouswomen support one another. Our strength is unmatched when we come together. Go check out her @nprmusic Tiny Desk Concert! Follow her on social media! Support her as an artist!! #queerkwedesigns #beadedearrings (at Ann Arbor, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvmv7mVleNb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14f2wq3ba0rtz

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These gems are for all of you Pansexual Natives! I see you out there living your best pan lives. Y’all are so beautiful and worthy of love. Never forget that you have a place in our communities. I hope y’all find a love that feeds your spirit ❤️ Both pieces are now available on my Etsy (queerkwe). The link is on my page/bio. If y’all don’t already, like/follow/share my Facebook page- QueerKwe Designs. #nativemade #supportindigenousartists #indigenousart #beadwork #pansexual #pansexualpride #twospirit #anishinaabe #ndn #nativebeadwork #beadedearrings #lgbt #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtpride #indigenous #queerkwe #queerkwedesigns #queerart #lgbtart #nativeart (at Ann Arbor, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BukUpi-lfav/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ecvsd3sx5cft