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''Colouring the Rainbow'' uncovers the often hidden world of Queer and Trans Blak Australia and tells it like it is.
Twenty-two First Nations people reveal their inner reflections and outlooks on family and culture, identity and respect, homophobia, transphobia, racism and decolonisation, activism, art, performance and more, through life stories and essays. The contributors to this ground-breaking book not only record the continuing relevance of traditional culture and practices, they also explain the emergence of homonormativity within the context of contemporary settler colonialism.
''Colouring the Rainbow'' is a real, searing and celebratory exploration of modern culture in post-apology Australia.
Dr Dino Hodge - Konstantino Hadjikakou - was introduced to notions of empire and colonisation by his Cypriot family, and to fluidity in identity and intimacy through his Greek cultural heritage. His publications include ''Did You Meet Any Malagas?'' (1993), an oral history book about intersections of racial and sexual identities in Darwin's gay community, and ''Don Dunstan: Intimacy and Liberty'' (2014), a biography of South Australia's great reformist premier. He is co-editor of ''You Don't Get Degrees in Weetbix Boxes'' (1994), a social studies text about Indigenous education and career experiences.
Paperback, 311 Pages, Published November 2015
Edited by: Dino Hodge