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“For me, repair is de-centering the power structures that currently exist, flipping them on their heads. How do we connect back to that collective vision and that collective action and that collective being to be able to decolonize our values, our actions, our thoughts?”

Kinfolk Tech stands in firm opposition to this blatant erasure and the broader movements for erasure that are currently taking place.?Last year, Kinfolk collaborated with Tourmaline and B. Hawk Snipes to create Mother’s of S.T.A.R., an immersive experience available at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center dedicated to the leaders on the frontlines of the Stonewall Rebellion. We created this experience with Pride Live to make sure trans voices were unshakable, unmovable, undeniable. We created it as a gift to every queer and/or trans person that never saw themselves. We refuse to let their memory be stolen now. Because this is not just history—it is the blueprint for our collective survival.

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Big news! Kinfolk has been featured as the App of the day on the Apple App Store! We're honored to be recognized for our work in bringing lost narratives to life and weaving Black history into our collective future. Let's remember, reclaim, and reimagine - for Kinfolk, by Kinfolk. Download Kinfolk today and step into the stories that shape us ?

You should be here today, celebrating your 30th birthday. Rest in power, Trayvon ??

"Memories of our lives, of our works, and our deeds will continue in others." - Rosa Parks Happy birthday, Rosa Parks.

In 1971, Black Journal explored the role of Black Studies programs as the institutional guardians of a new Black value system born from the struggle for freedom. In this excerpt, Don Warfield, Director of Black Studies at Cali. Poly, and Dr. Milton White, Director of Black Studies at University of Cali., speak on the significance of these programs.

The Mothers of STAR by Tourmaline and B. Hawk Snipes. The Mothers of STAR—Marsha, Sylvia, Stormé, Miss Major, and the countless others who fought, resisted, and nurtured—laid the foundation for the world we will continue to build. Artist statement below: On many occasions Marsha P. Johnson remembered the exact music playing when the raid happened. And for that reason the Stonewall monument I envision starts with the jukebox that called Marsha to the Stonewall dance floor that night. I envision the monument as a spiral that visitors can walk around and witness the story unfold. Out of the jukebox comes a grapevine, filled with lush grapes that upward spiral, at the first cluster is Marsha, then Sylvia Rivera who stayed at the riots for days on end, not sleeping, carried by the revolutionary furor and the feeling of her own power. Although this is a monument for STAR, I would like to have the next turn include Stormé DeLarverie who many witnessed resisting the police not only outside the bar but also inside. Black trans living legend Miss Major who recalls first hand the Stonewall rebellion performed with Stormé in the Jewel Box Revue and vividly remembers being introduced to the West Village and the Stonewall by Stormé, Stormé had a profound impact on Miss Majors’ life trajectory. Miss Major is still alive and I believe she should be represented. In the last cluster of grapes I would like to include a homage to the Women’s House of Detention, specifically the people incarcerated there on the last days of June, early July who participated in the riots by lighting paper and yelling down, many of them were lesbians and gender non conforming people. One spiral monument, a twisty lush grapevine that at times resembles more of an ocean wave spilling out of a dance floor jukebox. At each turn a moment of profound self actualization in the form of care and rebellion. Marsha, then Sylvia then Stormé, Miss Major and the people ushering change from inside the Women’s House of Detention. I believe this represents the landscape that brought forth so much including STAR House and the many beautiful forms of mothering Marsha and Sylvia embodied for decades to come. - Tourmaline This project represents forces in history whose names have been celebrated, untold, uplifted and even erased. This is my gift to every queer &/or trans person that never saw themselves. This is also my gift to my younger self, I now know where I’m going because I know the shoulders I stand on. May this gift continue to heal our past, inspire the present & bless future generations. Asé - B. Hawk Snipes

We (Kinfolk Tech) are looking for folks to help us shape the future of community storytelling and preservation. We are looking to collaboratively build out the future of Kinfolk's technology, and we need your help. Kinfolk is a tech non-profit that focuses on amplifying the stories of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and Queer communities. Through augmented reality and immersive experiences, our app allows audiences to uncover histories, connect with their communities meaningfully, and reimagine their surroundings as vibrant, interactive spaces. We’re seeking participants to join us in concept testing for the Kinfolk app. Whether through focus groups, surveys, or other forms of research, your insights will help us create a platform that truly reflects our communities (all testing will be compensated and remote). Currently, we are looking for archivists, educators, storytellers, and community facilitators. Take this 5 min survey?(https://lnkd.in/ejTr-MrQ) to be considered. Please share this post with friends, family, or colleagues who might also be interested in shaping the future of the Kinfolk app!

We’re thrilled to announce that Kinfolk will be part of the inaugural Zora Neale Hurston Summit 2025, a historic event honoring the extraordinary legacy of Zora Neale Hurston! At this celebration of her profound contributions to literature, anthropology, and the arts, we’ll be showcasing our app and Zora’s monument, joining a community of visionaries, thought leaders, and changemakers inspired by her brilliance. This year’s summit is particularly special as it brings together more than 30 of Zora’s family members, creating a powerful space to celebrate her life, her impact, and her enduring influence. Let’s honor Zora’s legacy and create lasting impact together! ?? Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/eqU_3E4t #ZoraNealeHurstonSummit2025 #ZoraNealeHurstonSummit #SpeakerAnnouncement #CulturalLegacy