If I may ask: What are you deciding (for now)? But in the evolution of all these words (which share some elements, even as they also signify differences with each other), I have continued to use “cultural competency” to help folks bridge to the concept of DEI fluency that I anchor my work in. * “Cultural competency” has been critiqued and replaced with other frameworks (including cultural humility, equity literacy…) and I ultimately developed my concept of DEI fluency, which is a hybrid of definitions of cultural competency, cultural humility and equity literacy. After many conversations, in one of which I posed myself the question: could I communicate “blind spot” in other words just as clearly, without invoking able-ism? I’m piloting “invisible spot” now. * I took longer to digest the critique that “blind spot” is able-ist language. * I have consciously committed to not using “crazy” and other formerly mental health-describing words in contexts like: that meeting was crazy I typically still write “folks,” although now more consciously (not as in: to make a point, but as in: with an opportunity to reflect).Īssuredly, you will find folx and folks who have other opinions.Īnd this goes beyond your question, but in the realm of ever-evolving lexicon, and my discernment of what’s “right”/”wrong” versus how else I may say something in my ongoing growth: Myself, I’m adding folx to my vocab, but have not replaced “folks” (as wrong) with “folx” (as right). So, to be inclusive of the gender spectrum requires additional intention in our everyday systems, practices and language, and “folx” is (in my opinion) a high-usage, phonic opportunity. for folx sake here.) While folx is intended to be more gender inclusive, the argument doesn’t seem to be that folks is specifically or particularly gender-exclusive (like, for instance, “guys”), but that our dominant culture is. I too discovered folx, recently! In my understanding, yes the x is indeed like that in Latinx. This tour uncovers a great story as well as some of the best New York City has to offer: great bars, unique history, inclusivity and a diverse community.A colleagues recently asked me about the word “folx,” and whether “folks” is now incorrect. What: live guided history of the LGBTQ movement and virtual tour of where it all happened: West Village/Greenwich Village NYCĮnjoy some of New York City’s rich history virtually, with a local! On this tour we will discuss: Quick Details about this Virtual NYC Tour: From secret societies to the Stonewall riots, the history of the LGBTQ community has deep roots in this neighborhood. Travel through time and space from the comfort of your own home or wherever you make the party happen! Don’t let the pandemic rain on your Pride Parade!īring your friends and grab some drinks and get ready to discover the places that the LGBTQ community built, some dating all the way back to the 19th century. AND we play trivia games and a drinking game called Cheers Queers!įrom Billie Holiday, Andy Warhol, Marsha P Johnson to RuPaul, there’s a raucous, righteous, roaring good time to be had here for LGBTQ folx and allies.
We “visit” five iconic and historic bars including Stonewall, Cubbyhole, and Julius’.
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