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In Fon mythology (Benin), this is a dual-gendered creator deity where Mawu (the moon/female) and Lisa (the sun/male) are one unified being. 2. Contemporary Art and Visual Narratives

While the term "shemale" is widely considered a slur and is increasingly replaced by "transgender woman" or "gender-expansive" in respectful discourse, the "full story" of Black gender-diverse divinity can be understood through three primary lenses: 1. Mythology and Orishas

An exhibition by Dr. Fahamu Pecou explores Black femininity as a form of "divine architecture" and "mark of divinity," honoring women who refuse to diminish themselves for others.

Her work frequently interweaves the mythic and the mundane, centering the Black American experience as a site of profound spiritual struggle and cultural identity.

Often depicted as a ruler of the deep sea, Olokun is sometimes viewed as male, sometimes female, and sometimes an androgynous or gender-fluid being who embodies the vast, unknowable mysteries of the ocean.

Modern artists use the imagery of "Black Goddesses" to reclaim power for Black women and trans individuals: