#blacklgbtqstories | GLAAD https://glaad.org GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:57:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://media.glaad.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20110814/cropped-glaad-cyan-icon-32x32.png #blacklgbtqstories | GLAAD https://glaad.org 32 32 Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on “Black. Fat. Femme.”: A Bold Testament to Identity, Joy, and Audacity https://glaad.org/dr-jon-paul-higgins-on-black-fat-femme-a-bold-testament-to-identity-joy-and-audacity/ https://glaad.org/dr-jon-paul-higgins-on-black-fat-femme-a-bold-testament-to-identity-joy-and-audacity/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:57:03 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=935327 Dr. Jon Paul Higgins is daring to go there—and claiming the space they so rightfully deserve. In their memoir, published last month, they share their truth with vulnerability, humor, and an unwavering commitment to self-love. It’s a story about what it means to fully exist in a world that often tries to shrink your brilliance. [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/dr-jon-paul-higgins-on-black-fat-femme-a-bold-testament-to-identity-joy-and-audacity/feed/ 0 GLAAD Celebrates Black Queer and Trans Women, HIV Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling at Creative Cuisine Brunch https://glaad.org/glaad-celebrates-black-queer-and-trans-women-hiv-advocacy-and-the-power-of-storytelling-at-creative-cuisine-brunch/ https://glaad.org/glaad-celebrates-black-queer-and-trans-women-hiv-advocacy-and-the-power-of-storytelling-at-creative-cuisine-brunch/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:03:02 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=929683 As Women’s History Month quickly approaches, lets reflect back on GLAAD’s Creative Cuisine Brunch: Amplifying Black Queer Women in New Orleans at the historic Treme Market Branch. On February 6, 2025, GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media team, in partnership with Women With a Vision and hosted by Dawn Richard, hosted this powerful gathering bringing together Black [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/glaad-celebrates-black-queer-and-trans-women-hiv-advocacy-and-the-power-of-storytelling-at-creative-cuisine-brunch/feed/ 0 The Vital Role of Black Voices in Combating HIV/AIDS Stigma https://glaad.org/world-aids-day-black-voices-in-combating-hiv-and-aids-stigma/ https://glaad.org/world-aids-day-black-voices-in-combating-hiv-and-aids-stigma/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:26:15 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=924268 Every December 1st, the world unites to commemorate World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the lives affected by HIV/AIDS, honor the memories of those lost, and renew our commitment to ending the epidemic. This year, as we focus on reducing stigma and increasing awareness, it is crucial to spotlight the vital role of [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/world-aids-day-black-voices-in-combating-hiv-and-aids-stigma/feed/ 0 Voices of the Industry: In Conversation with Director, Choreographer and Artist Kemar Jewel https://glaad.org/voices-of-the-industry-in-conversation-with-director-choreographer-and-artist-kemar-jewel/ https://glaad.org/voices-of-the-industry-in-conversation-with-director-choreographer-and-artist-kemar-jewel/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:16:27 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=922542 As part of our ongoing “Voices of the Industry” series, which amplifies the stories of trailblazing queer people of color in the entertainment industry, we’re thrilled to introduce Kemar Jewel. A dynamic Black Queer director, choreographer, and artist, Kemar’s work sits at the intersection of ballroom culture, Black queer identity, and the transformative power of [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/voices-of-the-industry-in-conversation-with-director-choreographer-and-artist-kemar-jewel/feed/ 0 WATCH: GLAAD Interviews Bryan Terrell Clark, Danielle Pinnock, Dewayne Perkins, and others on the 55th NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet https://glaad.org/watch-glaad-interviews-bryan-terrell-clark-danielle-pinnock-dewayne-perkins-and-others-on-the-55th-naacp-image-awards-red-carpet/ https://glaad.org/watch-glaad-interviews-bryan-terrell-clark-danielle-pinnock-dewayne-perkins-and-others-on-the-55th-naacp-image-awards-red-carpet/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:13:52 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=899693 Last month, after a week of ancillary celebrations (including a fashion show, gala, and gospel-themed brunch) honoring a year’s worth of Black entertainment and media, some of the best of Black Hollywood gathered at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA for the 55th NAACP Image Awards live show telecast.  GLAAD’s Communities of Color and [...]

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