An open letter to the LGBTQ+ community about #BlackLivesMatter and Pride
Pride was, is, and will forever be, a protest and riot from police brutality.
Pride was, is, and will forever be, a protest and riot from police brutality.
Now more than ever, LGBTQ Black voices are needed within the media industry.
Because my journey was tough but worth it, I want to give some advice to students of color and LGBTQIA+ students reading this who are thinking about education beyond high school.
A key part of understanding QPOC culture and accepting QPOC in both the LGBTQ and Black community is knowing our place and power in history.
I hope that in the coming days, you are able to find joy, see yourself reflected in other beautiful black faces, be with your people, and get the opportunity to change someone’s day.
Her existence has and continues to push the boundaries of our mainstream understanding of Black excellence and makes space for queer folks of color to see themselves celebrated.
We exist and we are here thriving.
My appreciation for Robin actually grew after watching how much my mother—someone I adore—adores her.
Lena Waithe wears rainbow capes, wins GLAAD Awards, and puts black, queer people like me on TV.