We’ve got some news, after 7 amazing years AZ Mag will be closing. Firstly, we want to thank all our readers, contributors, collaborators and the entire AZ community. We’ve done our best to amplify LGBTQ+ Black and PoC voices by bringing you informative, fun and interesting content and have hosted some great events too. You’ve […]
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A Celebration of Black History Month at Westfield White City with the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
Today sees the launch of the LMS Gene Home Pop Up, a week-long pop up from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in honour of Black History Month. LMS is a hub for biomedical research and a catalyst for collaboration between clinicians and scientists. The launched the LMS Gene Home Pop Up at Westfield […]
A Toast to the Low Key Living Legends
Too often, LGBTQ+ legends don’t receive their flowers until they’re dead (if at all). Despite the huge numbers of queer people making impactful moves in various sectors, we see the same names over and over again so it can be easy to forget how mighty our communities really are. To highlight some of the amazing […]
Impactful LGBTQ+ Women of Colour in STEM
On 22nd December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly announced 11th February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day was established to highlight and celebrate the contributions of women and girls in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) and tackle gender inequality in these fields. Although it is a great initiative, […]
Addressing issues surrounding identity, sexuality and vulnerability, watching ‘Steven Universe’ took me on a journey of self-actualisation
Steven Universe is an Emmy nominated cartoon set in a fictional universe predicated on the existence of gems: ageless alien beings whose existence can be located in magical gemstones that take on female humanoid forms. The TV show follows Steven Universe, a gem-human hybrid that lives in the fictional Beach City, with a group of […]
Queens of Sheba Review: The play that will empower all black women
“They ask me where I am from! I say I am a mix. Of both racism and sexism – they lay equally on my skin. Passed down unknowingly by my next of kin.” Above is an excerpt from the play- A line that was repeated throughout to emphasise: Misogynoir [mi-soj-uh-nwar], noun. 1. the specific prejudice […]
Presenting Mzz Kimberley’s LIFE- The Trans fashion show
What can I say about Mzz Kimberley! She is a star in her own right and has always aimed to spread the message, ‘love yourself for who you are!’. From creating ionic photoshoots, joining the cast of new American sitcom, The Finellis to performing at Brighton pride and The Glory this year, Mzz Kimberley is […]
Custody Review: The Play That Confronts Injustice and Police Brutality
This energetic, invigorating and ultimately thought-provoking play was brought to life through performances by a quartet of actors supported by a high-quality creative team. ‘Custody’ gave narrative and shed light on police brutality and the emotional turmoil families experience when a loved one dies without justice being served. The beginning of the play opened with […]
To Bey Or Not To Bey: How A Freakum Dress Got Black Queer & Trans* Folk Into Formation
There are very few recording artists who can capture the public’s attention to become a global household name. There are even fewer artists who achieve icon status and maintain their solo success for 16 years, growing ever stronger with each passing year. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has done just this in a wide variety of ways, […]
3 Things That The LGBT+ Community Needs During Pride Month (and Every Month)
In the United States, the month of June has been recognised as Pride Month for decades. Its establishment is a direct response to the Stonewall Riots that happened in 1969. Stonewall is a well-known landmark moment in the fight for LGBT+ rights and voices. The riots led to the foundation of LGBT+ organisations, many of […]