Radical Belonging with Marx Cassity

In our seventh episode, we talk with Marx Cassity, a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer artist of Osage/Kaw heritage whose music is a fusion of electronic rock and Native nuances. Their newest work, 2Sacred, is their fourth musical album and releases next month on November 5th. During our conversation, Cassity discusses the inspiration and motivation for 2Sacred: decolonizing harmful narratives of Two-Spirit and queer peoples, and helping us remember that all human cultures have long histories of gender diversity. We talk about Cassity's work as a therapist for queer youth, and the role that Nonviolent Communication played in supporting their profound shift in consciousness away from self-hatred and towards self-compassion. Not to be missed, Cassity sings us their most recently released single, How Long, a beautiful and haunting song about queer resilience and radical belonging.  Marx Cassity, a Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer artist (Osage/Kaw), moves between worlds as a trauma-informed licensed marriage and family therapist, a composer of lyrical folk-rock transformations, and a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ Native American youth. Guided by spirit, ancestors, and on a mission to help people embrace their identity, Cassity is constantly exploring and evolving as an artist and a person. Influenced by family heritage and iconic artists like Bowie and Queen, Marx’s forthcoming album, 2Sacred, is both a testament to resilience and a call for self-acceptance. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of "Fierce Compassion" at antiracistconversations.com/fierce-compassion-podcast. For more information about our Antiracist Conversations book series, visit antiracistconversations.com Stay up to date with Sarah and Roxy's personal work at Sarahpeyton.com and Roxannemanning.com Like this podcast? Rate "Fierce Compassion" on this podcast app, leave a review, and share it with your friends! This episode was produced by hannah rubin.