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https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=folx&defid=13843406
An alternate spelling of the noun "folks," first used in 2001 and popularized by tumblr in 2016. Mainstream and academic use is growing after adoption of the term by LGBTQ+ people, especially LGBTQ+ persons of color.
Use of the "X" emphasizes the existence of binary gender systems (especially in indigenous communities) and suggests support of and solidarity with people who are oppressed and/or marginalized.
Increasing protection for the most vulnerable folx in our society increases protection for us all.
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