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Nashville, TENNESSEE — Tennessee recently passed legislation that bans drag from being performed in public spaces, as well as in the view of children. Although Tennessee is the first state to enact such a ban, it is unlikely to be the last, as others with conservative legislatures are currently...
Nuku'alofa, TONGA — The struggle for more acceptance and tolerance of transgender and LGBT communities within largely religious and conservative Pacific communities has been highlighted in a new film winning the hearts of global audiences.
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![Samoan Fa'afafine Association members pose for a photo publicising one of their charity events where proceeds from the show go toward charities like Mapuifagalele, Western Samoa’s home for the aged. the cultural belief and acceptance of genders beyond a binary system still exist in traditional societies around the world, including the two Samoas. [Facebook photo] Samoan Fa'afafine Association](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/faafafine_assn.jpg?itok=WEpWrtoK)
![Joey Mataele, a long-time activist for the rights of transgender women in Tonga. [Photo: Supplied] Joey Mataele, a long-time activist for the rights of transgender women in Tonga. [Photo: Supplied]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/four_col_joey_mataele.jpg?itok=Im4Crpnb)