BBZ BLK BK: Alternative Graduate Show is BACK! Giving all black queer womxn, trans and non-binary artists in the UK a space, platform and opportunity to make sure they showcase their work to be seen and heard the way it should be. Now in partnership with DAZED, BBZ is calling for all black queer artists […]
“OPPALANNNNNCE, YOU OWN EVERYTHINGGGGG” Every season on RuPaul’s Drag Race, there’s that one queen that wows us with an iconic catchphrase and this season, it came courtesy from the queen of opulence herself…Miss Mercedes Iman Diamond. Truly one of a kind, this East African beauty is the FIRST Muslim queen on RuPaul’s Drag Race hailing all the […]
Queerness is not a new phenomenon, yet unfortunately, it is often treated as such, or even a trend. Although some queer people may acknowledge that particular questions or statements from straight people are not intentionally offensive, the ignorance behind them is inadmissible given the numerous informational sources that are available. Appreciate that given circumstances somewhat […]
When the Jussie Smollett story broke out, I—like many others—had questions that seemed to go unanswered. And in my opinion, the way that this case has been ended (and sealed) means that we probably won’t get any more concrete details. The FBI is still investigating the origin of the threatening letter that was sent to […]
Olivia Douglass is a seasoned writer, curator and producer from South-East London. Her work aims to create innovative new terrain for writing, with a focus on re-molding traditional and colonial images focusing on the Black queer experience. Olivia is currently an assistant producer for Hip-Hop theatre company Boy Blue and a resident poet and curator […]
Michelle Tiwo is a star. Their talents shine brighter than their smile and with more than a few jobs under their belt, they are currently taking centre stage at the Bush Theatre as the one of two queer black performers having joined Outbox Theatre’s And The Rest of Me Floats last month. Outside of being […]
Absolut is celebrating LGBT+ History Month this February with a new national campaign featuring some familiar faces from within our community. A Drop of Love is all about encouraging consumers to pledge their allegiance to equality and empower others to become an ‘Absolut Ally’. This national campaign sees Absolut partner up with the founder of gal-dem […]
Saturday night saw a host of QTIPoC people come out in full force to support and SHOW LUV to both Kai & Naeem as the fundraising for their top surgery continued. Both Pxssy Palace and BBZ teamed up to celebrate and support two individuals very close to their hearts who aim to live their best […]
The first ever youth festival for LGBTQ+ young people of colour is being held this February in Birmingham. A ‘free to attend’ event, the COLOURS Youth Festival aims to bring together, centre and celebrate LGBTQ+ young people of colour in its inaugural edition. So why should LGBT+ young people of colour come along for the day? […]
There are a record number of people in the UK who identify as LGBTQ+. It’s wonderful that more people feel a sense of freedom and are able come out and live however they want. But some of the new members in the community are navigating their sexuality later in life. Five queer people share their […]
