the speakeasy

black history month

black history month 2020

lgbt history

The Quiet Lesbian Biography of Lorraine Hansberry

‪There is sufficient evidence, both from Lorraine Hansberry’s own hand and from those with whom she interacted socially, that she was a lesbian. But the how of it all —…

Natalie —

Feb 25, 2020

black history month

black history month 2020

book lists

Eight Black LGBTQ Poets to Give Your Flowers To Right Now

I believe that these eight wonderful poets are the face of reviving the genre. I always want to push poems on people, so I’m also presenting you with some of…

danijanae —

Feb 19, 2020

audre lorde

black history month

book features

Year of Our (Audre) Lorde: February’s Revolutionary Hope

I’m pairing Audre Lorde’s 1984 conversation with James Baldwin and arguably her best-known speech, “The Masters Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House” in hopes of exploring how our power…

Jehan —

Feb 17, 2020

the dyke kitchen

the speakeasy

food and drink

The Dyke Kitchen: Diaspora Co. Queers Your Spice Cabinet

Sana Javeri Kadri brings her whole queer life to Diaspora Co., her company that’s decolonizing the spice trade, supporting Indian small farmers, and delivering banging spices to your kitchen.

Kamala Puligandla —

Feb 15, 2020

black history month

black history month 2020

lgbt history

Black, Queer, and Here Without Apology: The History of BLK and Black Lace Magazines

When BLK first published, it was a 16 page black-and-white newsletter with a circulation of roughly 5,000. By the time it ended its publication it had grown into a 40…

Carmen Phillips —

Feb 13, 2020

In Another World

the speakeasy

issues

Always In The Middle: On Being Biracial & Bisexual

Perhaps my identity oscillates at times but in a world that attempts to force me to choose one side of a binary, I remain firmly in the middle.

Kirthan Aujlay —

Feb 13, 2020

the speakeasy

This Is A Coming Out Post

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Zaya Wade Is Trans and Loved: Dwyane Wade Shares 12-Year-Old’s Coming Out with Ellen

“I want to be referenced as she and her. I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.” Proud parent Dwayne Wade shares Zaya’s story. Sending our love to…

Natalie —

Feb 11, 2020

In Another World

the speakeasy

issues

I’m Not a Fabulous Queer

Being invisible is in some ways a privilege. QTPOC who are visible are subject to scrutiny at best and violence at worst. I don’t want to talk about visibility. I’m…

L —

Feb 10, 2020

autostraddle classics

black history month

lgbt history

Black Queer People Writing Ourselves Into History: An Autostraddle Master List

We want this year’s Black History Month to be serious. But also – sexy, fun, JOYful. We want to reflect the multiple ways that black people see ourselves and walk…

Carmen Phillips —

Feb 1, 2020

the speakeasy

tv roundtable

the l word: generation q

Nine Queer Writers of Color on “Generation Q” and The L Word’s Legacy of Whiteness

The L Word: Generation Q featured 12 new queer characters of color in its first season, but media conversations about the show have largely remained driven by white points of…

The Speakeasy —

Jan 28, 2020

the speakeasy

women of color

coming out

The Lunar New Year Coming Out Letter I’ll Never Send To My Mom

I’m not coming out to you as a lesbian, umma, I’m coming out as your daughter. I’m tired of being a stranger to you and I’m tired of tripping over…

Renea Baek Goddard —

Jan 27, 2020

audre lorde

queer theory

literature

Year of Our (Audre) Lorde: January’s Uses of the Erotic

Introducing our new series: Year of Our (Audre) Lorde, a monthly analysis of works by queen mother Audre Lorde as they apply to our current political moment. First, how harnessing…

Jehan —

Jan 22, 2020