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Feminism in 3D: Defy, Disobey, Disrupt

Logo: Sheyam Ghieth

When actor and recording artist Janelle Monáe told Rolling Stone in 2018 that she was pansexual, their already iconic status among queer people of color across the world was bolstered. “I want young girls, young boys, nonbinary, gay, straight, queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing with feeling ostracized or bullied for just being their unique selves, to know that I see you,” she said. It is important for those who have power and a platform to BE! To show us, with confidence and power and joy and exuberance, what a joy it is to be the one you have been waiting for, to quote June Jordan.