Author: theilonabrand

@queerpunjab Instagram Testimonials (2020-2021)

Between July 10, 2020 and September 19, 2021, @queerpunjab created and managed an Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/queerpunjab/). Describing the profile/himself in the bio, he writes, “Queer Punjab he/him A safe platform for Lgbt/Queer Punjabis to share our stories & struggles 🏳️‍🌈”.   Through testimonials and 2 live video interviews, he had 1,148 followers and followed 110 […]

Sikh flags (2024)

A community member donated a series of pictures they took of the Khalsa flag when it was positioned near other flags. In “Liberation flags,” the images show the LGBTQIA+ rainbow flag and Nishaan Sahib (the Sikh Khalsa flag). Though they were not on the same property, Nishaan Sahib was on the property of the Sikh […]

Emergence: Out of the Shadows (2021)

Sher Vancouver produced the documentary “Emergence: Out of the Shadows” and took these still images during the production stages. They include images from the documentary itself and of the cast members Kayden Bhangu, Avtar Singh Nagra and Rajwant Kaur Nagra, Jag Nagra, Alex Sangha, and Jaspal Sangha. The documentary can be found in the following […]

Queer Sikh Shoot (2023, July 9, Rochester, NY, USA)

On July 9th, 2023, a collective of Queer Sikhs, Sundeep Singh Bhoparai, Aman Rajput, Jodh Singh, Sundeep Morrison, Ravjot Mehek Singh, and Dipesh Mistry-Dhillon came together for a Queer Sikh photoshoot that symbolized the wide range of Queer Sikhs and the unity between them. The shoot was photographed by Christopher Goodnews, a celebrity photographer based […]

Simran K

Name: Simran K.Pronouns: he, him, hisInterview Date: July 25, 2023Interviewer: Sukhmony BrarLength of interview: 1:30:39How would you describe your current sexual identity? Queer/GayHow would you describe your current gender identity? Cisman, questioning Interview Transcript Download the transcript (doc) Interview with Simran K. 00:00:03 SPEAKER_SB Alright. And we’re live. Okay. This is Sukhmony. Today is July […]

Gurleen Singh

Name: Gurleen SinghPronouns: she, her, hersInterview Date: June 10 and 12, 2024Interviewer: Sukhmony BrarLength of interview: 1:45:28 and 55:16How would you describe your current sexual identity? Queer AFHow would you describe your current gender identity? Woman, Genderfluid Interview Transcript Download part 1 of the transcript (doc)Download part 2 of the transcript (doc) Interview with Gurleen […]

Harpreet Nahal

Name: Harpreet Nahal Pronouns: she, they Interview Date: August 15, 2023  Interviewer: Karmine Kaur Length of interview: 1:23.01  How would you describe your current sexual identity? Queer How would you describe your current gender identity? genderfluid Interview Transcript and Recording Download the transcript (doc) Interview with Harpreet Nahal   00:00:04 SPEAKER_KM   This is Karmine. […]

Queer Sikh Network Pride 2024 Spotlights (2024, June)

In June 2024, the Queer Sikh Network did a month-long initiative on their Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/queersikhnetwork). In outreach, they shared that their goal in this initiative was “to spotlight queer and trans artists, creators, and blessed beings this Pride Month who are out here living their lives and inspiring others.” They asked for photos or […]

Pardafash – To Reveal the Truth

Ravjot Mehek Singh curated an exhibit titled “Pardafash – To Reveal the Truth” at the UUU Art Gallery in Rochester, New York, USA from July 8th- October 3rd 2023 that featured 11 prominent Sikh artists including Ravjot, Ravina Toor, Kanwardeep Kaur, Uday Vir Singh, Navpreet Singh, Sundeep Morrison, Babneet Lakhesar, Raji Kaur Aujla, Kiran Rai, […]

Sundeep Morrison

Name: Sundeep Morrison Pronouns: they, them, theirsInterview Date: July 31, 2023Interviewer: Manu MultaniLength of interview: 01:29:34How would you describe your current sexual identity? QueerHow would you describe your current gender identity? Non-binary Interview Transcript Download the transcript 1 (doc)Download the transcript 2 (doc) Interview with Sundeep Morrison Part 1 of 2 00:00:05 SPEAKER_MM Okay, so […]

sahiba

Name: sahibaPronouns: they, them, theirsInterview Date: February 13, 2023Interviewer: Karmine MalhiLength of interview: 1 hour, 49 minutes, 27 secondsHow would you describe your current sexual identity? QueerHow would you describe your current gender identity? Non-Binary Interview Transcript Download the transcript (doc) Interview with sahiba 00:00:06 SPEAKER_KM This is Karmine. Today is February 13th, 2023. I’m […]

Ravi Dhillon

As part of our ongoing initiative to document LGBTQIA+ Sikh life, community members can send in images and information about their life for us to document. Ravi Dhillon shared images from his life that brought him joy.  Artifacts

prabhdeep singh kehal

Name: prabhdeep singh kehal Pronouns: they, them, theirs Interview Date: February 6, 2023 Interviewer: Manjot MultaniLength of interview: 1 hour, 31 minutes, 8 secondsHow would you describe your current sexual identity? queerHow would you describe your current gender identity? trans and nonbinary Interview Transcript and Recording Download the transcript (doc) Additional Artifacts Interview with prabhdeep […]

Mohneet Kaur

Name: Mohneet KaurPronouns: she, her, hersInterview Date: August 7th, 2023Interviewer: Karmine MalhiLength of interview: 1:45:00How would you describe your current sexual identity? PansexualHow would you describe your current gender identity? Cisgender female Interview Transcript Download the transcript (doc) Interview with Mohneet Kaur 00:00:06 SPEAKER_KK This is Karmine. Today is August 7th, 2023. I am interviewing […]

Meena Kaur

Name: Meena KaurPronouns: Interview Date: February 15, 2023Interviewer: Sukhmony BrarLength of interview: 1 hour, 16 minutes, 19 secondsHow would you describe your current sexual identity? queerHow would you describe your current gender identity? woman Interview Transcript Download the transcript (doc) Interview of Meena 00:00:00 SPEAKER_SB All right. This is Sukhmony. Today is February 15th, 2023. […]

Kiran Singh

Name: Kiran Singh Pronouns: they, she Interview Date: February 9, 2023 Interviewer: prabhdeep singh kehal Length of interview: 1 hour, 37 minutes, 4 seconds How would you describe your current sexual identity? Queer, pan, bi How would you describe your current gender identity? woman Interview Transcript Download the transcript (doc) Interview with Kiran Singh 00:00:03 […]