In the 1500s in Angola, Francisco Manicongo was born. Francisco was a “jimbandaa,” a person assigned male at birth but who loved men and dressed as a woman. Jimandaas were honored in their communities, as was Francisco, until they were kidnapped and enslaved in Brazil. They were enslaved by a cobbler, and remained true to themselves throughout their life, even faced with the homophobia of their enslavers. On March 9th every year in Rio de Janiero, Xica Manicongo Day is celebrated by the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring that Francisco Manicongo’s legacy lives on.
This colorway used to be called A Memorable Exit.
We are sharing a Flotus Shawl by Shannon in Be True to You paired with Carbon (a dark grey).
You can find all of our True Colors on our website, including this week’s releases!
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