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Outlook: Kate Bornstein: Not-Man, Not-Woman

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Kate Bornstein. Credit Santiago Felipe

06/04/2016 GMT

Kate Bornstein: Not-Man, Not-Woman

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American artist and writer Kate Bornstein identifies as not-man, not-woman

Kate Bornstein has lived many lives and experienced many identities. Kate was born a man and transitioned to a woman in the 1980s. Now the American performance artist, playwright, former Scientologist and reality TV star identifies as not-man, not-woman.  

In a local museum in the Berlin suburb of Neukoln, museum director Udo Goesswald leads a 'Welcome Class' for young migrants. He teaches them about the history of their new neighbourhood which has long been a destination for migrants. 

Every year Trinidad's famous carnival starts at 4am with a dance through the streets inspired by African folklore. It is known as J'Ouvert Morning. The band Three Canal play a prominent role.

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