Artist Alok Vaid-Menon on Learning to Love Who They Are | Seen | NowThis

'When we actually love ourselves, we get punished for it.' Alok Vaid-Menon is using poetry and performance art to let other trans youth know they don't have to struggle alone. » Subscribe to NowThis Entertainment: https://go.nowth.is/Entertainment_Sub... Alok Vaid-Menon is a gender nonconforming, trans poet and performance artist fighting for queer representation. Alok Vaid-Menon wants to help all queer, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and transgender people, and says LGBT rights, trans rights, and queer and LGBTQ representation aren't just good for the LGBT and trans communities — Alok Vaid-Menon says it's largely about mental health. Alok Vaid-Menon, who is known for their art and activist collaboration DarkMatter, isn't afraid anymore to show their transfeminism to the world. They say they're simply Alok. Performance art helps Alok Vaid-Menon show the world who they are: Alok Vaid-Menon. Poetry is also part of Alok Vaid-Menon's performance art and was part of their Dark Matter project. Alok Vaid-Menon interview touches on mental health, queer representation, and celebrating yourself. #AlokVaidMenon #lgbtq #trans #Alok #performanceart Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat Seen is about two of NowThis’ most important pillars: inclusion and representation. 'Seen' shines a spotlight on the game changers in pop culture; the people who are seeing a void in the zeitgeist and carving their own niches. These are the people who wish to see themselves reflected in fashion, beauty, film, and television. These are the people who are using their platforms to make a lasting difference on the landscape of culture — regardless of their status or recognizability. These are the individuals who deserve to be seen. NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live.    / nowthisentertainment   @NowThisEntertainment