queenDuin. (queen-Dween)

Today marks one month since I lost my soulmate, my best friend, and my first love. My beautiful Mother has passed away. She was only 47 years old. She was my everything, but i have peace knowing she is no longer suffering. I am broken, paralyzed, and not able to function right now. I am in so so much pain. She was my rock, my pillar of strength and the reason I got up in the morning. My mom’s legacy was a powerful and exceptional one. Her existence is why hope and the American Dream exists. She came to this country when she was 16 years old. She faced lots of obstacles including racism, xenophobia, domestic violence , misogyny, classism and amongst all these things she remained strong, resilient and succeeded. She was selfless, virtuous, generous and righteous. She was a philanthropist and spent over 25 years helping her community and making the world a better place. She was passionate about humanity. She believed you should walk this earth with kindness, positivity, and compassion in order to heal and overcome pain. I will miss her lifting me up when I was down. I will miss her laugh, her smile, her kisses and her embrace. I’ll miss talking to her everyday and hearing her sweet voice. But I know she will always be with me. She owns my heart. My mother would always say “La Vita Bella,” Life is beautiful, and it was beautiful for me because life blessed me with her as my mother. Tu y yo siempre Mami, Hasta el final. Te Amo.

Now MORE THAN EVER I am proud to be MEXICAN-AMERICAN. My ancestors and fellow Mexicanos have always contributed to the USA. We are the foundation in this country that was once OURS. There is so much xenophobia and racism AmeriKKKa, but it’s nothing new. We are here and we ain’t going nowhere. This is our country too. VIVA LA RAZA ✊🏽🇲🇽 📸 @jeffreyfortsonphotography

Today is National Coming Out Day. It’s been 7 years since I came out and chose to live my truth. Not one day goes by where I regret my decision. I am a queer. I am Mexican. I am pansexual, demisexual and sapiosexual . I am revolutionary. ✊🏽🏳️‍🌈

✨LATINX NOCHE✨ Get ready for a night full of rhythm, dancing, and community at @eaglempls 💃🏽🕺🏽 Join us Saturday, May 30th for a FREE Latinx Dance Party featuring salsa, reggaeton, merengue, cumbia, cuarteto & more all night long 🔥 🪩 8:30PM–10PM Salsa Dance Lessons with Cayena 🎶 10PM–2AM Latinx Dance Party 🎧 DJ Richie Rich (@music_guy86 ) 🎧 DJ Queen Duin (@queenduin ) 📍 Eagle MPLS 🎟️ FREE ENTRY Bring your friends, your best moves, and let’s dance all night 🩵✨ Poster Edits @ryanlucasolson_arts

THIS THURSDAY @artsmia ! 😎 Come dance, vibe and check out some art! It’s a free event! See you there 🫶🏽🥰

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY TO ALL THESE CHINGONAS! 👑👑👑 These are the women that inspire me on a daily basis. Scroll through to see their beautiful faces. 1. My Mami. She will always live within me and made me the strong, independent and intelligent person I am today. You will always be the strongest, resilient and most powerful person I have ever known. I will continue her legacy. Te amo Mami ♥️ 2. My Tia @mary_hernandezshak . She’s a bad ass. You give me strength. Thank you for all the grace, love and compassion you always give me. Support her non-profit @micasa_2010 3. Mi hermosa y preciosa abuela. I wouldn’t be here w/o her. She immigrated to MN from Mexico in the 70s! So brave! She taught me how to stand up for myself. 4. My big sis @ivetbae . You are so special to me. You are an amazing person, mother and friend. Thank you for always supporting me. Support her business @agaveboards . 5. My beautiful bestie of 18yrs @christinemayyy . Thank you for picking me up when I can’t do it for myself. I will always be there for you and make you food whenever you want 😂😘 6. My 2nd mami @elda2011 . Thank you for teaching me what hard work and dedication looks like. You always but a smile on my face and make my heart happy. You are a blessing in my life. 7. My hermosa amiga @taliaknight . Thank you for always by my side through our ups and downs. You’re so talented and I admire you. 8. My kind and loving friend @djladyem . Thank you for being there for me when my mom passed . I will never forget your compassion and thoughtfulness. 9. My bad-ass and genius sister-in-law @nikkisundin ! I look up to you so much . It’s am so inspired by your intellect, independence, and self-sufficiency. I’m glad the universe made us cross paths. You’ve been a blessing in my life since we met. 10. La Maravillosa @maq_651 ! I am always in awe of your big heart and the ways you show up for your community. Thank you for always making space for me and including me into your world. Te quiero!

STAY VIGILANT ✊🏽

Hello Community, My aunts non-profit organization is still in need of donations. We have been helping so many families and communities in need right now. You can donate and drop off basic needs in person or also donate funds. Anything helps. Thank you . Here is the website to donate: MICASAMN.org

I LOVE MY CITY. ♥️✊🏽 Noble Peace Prize here we come.

Donnie and I picked up a bunch of donations today for families in need! Thank you @littleroosmn ! @micasa_2010

@jacobfrey1 @mngovernor