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 […]
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Sofya Wang on authenticity, empowerment and alpacas
Sofya Wang is an indie-pop artist, first gen Chinese American vocalist and active member of the LGBTQ+ community. Trained pianist and cellist, Sofya taught herself songwriting at the age of 17 and music production. As an openly gay woman herself, her videos, music and visuals aim to empower individuals to stay true and become their […]
Meet Mia Johnson The Poet Exploring Female Masculinity Through Her Work
Mia Johnson is a 27 year old London based black queer poet from Nottingham. I first came across Mia via social media the day after she had performed her first show Pink Lemonade at Camden’s People’s Theatre late last year. Pink Lemonade explored female masculinity, lesbianism and gender identity. It’s focus was on how society […]
Ed Buck and the Fetishization and Devaluation of Gay Black Bodies
Timothy Dean is not the first gay black man who has been found dead in Ed Buck’s home. In July 2017 it was Gemmel Moore. In both instances, the causes of death point to apparent overdose. Of course, Buck’s lawyer is making sure to cover all of his bases by stating that Dean “came over […]
What brought This QPOC Life’s team together?
The cast of This QPOC Life are real life friends! We all sing for the same performing arts organization, which we call our PAO on the podcast. Carlos and Johnathan have sung with the organization the longest. Zach and I only have a few years under our belts. We have all been soloists and sort […]
Counterfeit Personality
I couldn’t bear to imagine how the vicar and his wife would react when in fact, their offspring has breached the rules and regulations, ignored the terms and conditions of the contract.How will they react when in fact, their offspring is a homosexualwho would rather spend her Sunday morning nursing a hangover?rather than reading the bible […]
Iviee Mercutio – I Never Liked Singing
Meet Iviee Mercutio, the singer, songwriter and poet from London. Mercutio has been performing at open mic nights and LGBT+ events for several years. She has recently added events promoter to her CV, hosting an open mic night in Eastbourne a few months ago. Iviee has a very positive and interesting outlook on life.