Non-binary people on social media building community

We asked our community on social media to tell us who their role models are.

August 16, 2024

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Edited by Ana Fornaro

Non-binary people exist and are everywhere. They are our friends, coworkers, family members, and role models in many fields. We asked our online community to tell us who their non-binary role models are, and here is a summary of some of them. Find the complete list .

Non-binary people are those who do not necessarily identify with the male or female genders. They can be both, neither, dismantle that binary, or construct something new. Their identity is part of a larger personal construction, because they are also artists, activists, journalists, and creators of cultural spaces, among many other things. And all of this blends together to make their lives and creations manifestos of art and activism.

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1-Vedette:
Drag queen and mother of cultural and community activities, including Noche de Mostras and Dragapalliza. Radio announcer, and soon to be the voice of the SUR Awards ceremony.
https://www.instagram.com/soyvedette/

2-Marico Carmona:

Actor, poet, and communicator. Trans NB. He has published books, including 'Saber si llueve' (Knowing if it's raining). He recently presented a music and poetry show with Lucy Patané.
https://www.instagram.com/maricomariquisimo/

3-Peque Galetto:

Actress (NB). Creative Industries student. Among her many projects is #Bautismo, a collaborative work with Georgina Guareschi, comprising a photography exhibition and a stage performance, organized around two central themes: gender identity and the fashion industry.

https://www.instagram.com/pequegaletto/

4-Gabby De Cicco,
non-binary lesbian feminist poet and activist. Holds a degree in Literature. Coordinates poetry reading and writing workshops.
📖: «Transgénica», collected works
On September 23rd, she will give the talk “Over Every Shadow There Are Thousands of Books” – Alejandra Pizarnik: Avid Reader, Cartographer of Readings at the National Teachers' Library (CABA).

https://www.instagram.com/gabby.decicco/

5-Luanda
Musician, producer, and MC. In her music, she denounces racism: “We disappeared from history, and it’s not a coincidence,” she says in her song “ak-á .
https://www.instagram.com/luandafro/

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6-Laurent Tropikalia Labeija:
A non-binary drag queen, mother of the House of Tropiklia and part of the Argentine chapter of Royal House of Labeija, she was recognized as Mother of the Year in the barrroom scene for two consecutive years (23/24). She can be found on the runway but also hosting events such as Drag Bingo.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C33cIZvvXXZ/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C33cIZvvXXZ/

7- Fiordi Bakeneko Labeija:
A non-binary, brown, trans person and anti-racist activist. Founder of the House of Bakeneko and the Argentinian chapter of the Royal House of Labeija. Founder of the political action space Socio-Ballroom. Currently working on her book 'It's Not Your Show, It's Our Dissent: Sexuality, Culture, and Power in the Ballroom Scene (Buenos Aires, 2017-2023)' with Puntos Suspensivos Publishing.
https://www.instagram.com/fiordi_bakeneko_labeija/

8-Ale Bravía:
Non-binary person, migrant, and filmmaker. She is a multimedia designer at Amnesty International Argentina. In the Ballroom scene, as part of the House of Bravía, she is a leading figure in categories such as European Runway and Face, always with a non-binary and brown activist focus.
https://www.instagram.com/alebravia/

9-Ricx 007
Queer, non-binary, from Switzerland to Argentina. A communicator, they studied in Zurich and received their Master's degree in International Studies on Media, Power, and Difference from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.
In the Ballroom scene, their FX creations are a demonstration of art and activism.
https://www.instagram.com/ricoxrica/

10-Manu Mireles:
Queer migrant, LGBTQ+ activist, co-founder and academic secretary of the Mocha Celis Popular TTNB+ High School, and university professor. We recommend his TEDx talk, which is a must-see:

https://www.instagram.com/personanobinaria/

11-Deb Barreiro:
More than just being, Deb shares what she is being in these moments. Agender (NB), conscious relationship coach, and activist for free and diverse connections.
https://www.instagram.com/debbarreiro/

12- Sasa Testa is
a non-binary trans activist, holds a Master's degree in Gender Studies and Policies, is a law student, and teaches at the university level. She is an activist for free and diverse relationships. SaSa is also the author of the books: " I am Sabrina, I am Santiago . Fluid Gender and New Identities " and " The Existence of Mocha Celis or Visibility in Educational Invisibility.
" https://www.instagram.com/testasasa/

13-ale dev
presents themselves on their website as “a psychologist, a little monster somewhere on the non-binary spectrum, neuro-funny, and fervently passionate about building and sharing knowledge.” Some of their areas of expertise include teaching and coordinating educational proposals and communication strategies.
https://www.instagram.com/fugascriticas/

14- Jose Amore,
a communicator and political science student at the University of San Martín (UNSAM). You can see him on Gelatina and FutuRock, hear him on the podcast "Pensar es gratis" with Daniel Saiegh and Diego Ripoll, and read his work in various media outlets, including Cenital.
https://www.instagram.com/finoamore/
In this video with Casa FUSA, he tells us more about being a NB person:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9dXC4fPJDz/

15- Biole Weber
is an international politics specialist, author of MateMundi, the geopolitical newsletter of Mate.Ar ( https://matemundi.substack.com/ ), a columnist for FutuRock, and a content creator on his social media.
https://www.instagram.com/bioleweber/

16-Valen Iricibar,
Journalist. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism, specializing in audio and urban coverage, from the Craig Newmark School of Journalism (CUNY) in New York. She is currently an editor for the Buenos Aires Herald.
https://www.instagram.com/valen.iricibar/
In this article from Diario.Ar, she explains what 'Gender Euphoria' is. We recommend:
https://www.eldiarioar.com/blog/punto-de-encuentro/euforia-genero-nuevo-termino-definir-alegria_132_11226493.html

17-Non-Binary March
Every year on the eve of Non-Binary Day, July 14, this group organizes a non-binary march and shares activist information throughout the year.
https://www.instagram.com/marchanobinarie/

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