Ballroom Legend Christopher “Afrika” Quarles is Bringing Dreams to Life
Bronx-based ballroom legend, Christopher “Afrika” Quarles (they/them) expands from walking runway to acting in film and launches their own healing crystals company. The multi-talented artist caught up with photographer Hatnim Lee to discuss ballroom, growing up queer in the South, and their role in the iconic film, Port Authority featuring Leyna Bloom, which explores the kiki ballroom […]
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Lazarus Lynch is the Multi-Talented Artist Celebrating Black Queer Expression
As a professional chef, television host, social media influencer, cookbook author, and singer-songwriter, Lazarus Lynch doesn’t cease to amaze people with his multitude of talents. Lynch’s long list of accomplishments doesn’t disappoint either. The New York native is a two-time Chopped Champions winner, host of Chopped U, Snapchat’s first cooking show, and creator of several […]
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Drag Performer Benign Girl Gets Messy for Recycled Artist KRISTA
This delicious shoot was inspired by two things: Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and Benign Girl’s thirst for GLAMOUR. Benign Girl has a real sweet side and so it felt natural to have her eating a decadent dessert of ice cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and KRISTA ‘Dress’ rings. To top it all off, photographer Bronte Pleasance […]
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Introducing Dedza Films, A Distributor Highlighting Marginalized Communities and Storytellers
WHO WILL START ANOTHER FIRE created by Dedza Films showcases the works of underrepresented communities from around the world.
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True Colors: The Future of Fashion is Diversity Empowered Through Technology
True Colors explores what the future of fashion technology involves, featuring a range of diverse models, many of whom have a disability.
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Rising Star Aziya Inspires Deep Reflection With New EP
With the power to inspire, London-based singer and songwriter Aziya dives deep into self-reflection on her new EP We Speak of Tides. Aziya takes us through the rollercoaster of emotions that it is possible to experience when doing self-work, from moments of struggle to inspiring revelations. We Speak of Tides not only showcases Aziya’s brilliant […]
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Photo Project ‘Space’ Documents Queer People in Their Safe Spaces (NSFW)
“Space” is an ongoing project created by photographer Sam Youssef where queer people allow him to photograph them in their safe spaces.
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What to Call Your Non-Binary Partner: Hint, Everyone is Unique
As a queer non-binary person, I am still figuring out my identity. One day I may feel confident enough to express how I feel openly, I might feel brave to speak out about my gender identity or how I want to be addressed, but then the next day that feeling can all just disappear. I […]
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Stonewall Protests Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Fighting for Black Lives
To mark the one-year anniversary of the founding of Black queer and Black trans activist group Stonewall Protests, the community came out on June 17 to celebrate the milestone with the Stonewall family. The Stonewall Protests are the “direct response to the uprising of the Black Lives Matter Movement. We are a community of Black […]
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Weed and Psychosis: The Brain-Melting Effect on My Bipolar Brain
Writer Jasmine Ledesma explores the connection between weed and psychosis on her brain, as someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar. I was floating, gloating. As I waited for the train to pummel my way, my black shadow hung over the bench as I stood facing the wrong direction. I was stoned. A couple of […]
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