In my last blog, I discussed the history of Pride and and how the movement spawned by the Stonewall Riots has led to over 50 years of queer resistance.This resistance has been fueled by Black and Indigenous queer People of Color who have refused to let their voices be silenced. However, the burden of LGBTQ+[…]
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Advocacy Versus Allyship
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Gender Justice Jun 22, 2021
A History of Pride By: Imani Bryant
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Culture Transformation, Gender Justice Jun 06, 2021
June is internationally known as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. During this month, LGBTQ+ people celebrate and remember the strong history of queer resistance. Pride Month has taken many forms since its inception. Today, Pride is parades, proms, brunches, marches, or protests. But, it began as an anti-police riot. This month, I will be releasing a series[…]
Natasha’s Reaction To Touchy- Feely
By The Team advocacy, Emotional self care, Gender Justice Mar 13, 2021
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Why We March
By Imani Bryant Culture Transformation, gender, Gender Justice, Racial Bias, Racial Equity, Uncategorized Oct 07, 2019
On Saturday, September 28th at 9 in the morning, hundreds gathered at the Freedom Plaza for the National Trans Visibility March. This march was the result of years of preparation and organization, and it’s importance couldn’t be more timely. A Black trans teen girl, Bailey Reeves, was fatally shot in Maryland at the beginning of[…]
A Call for Gender Justice
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Culture Transformation, gender, Gender Justice, Racial Bias Sep 12, 2019
Since 2003, The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been the premier civil rights organization for the the Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and same gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) community. It is an organization dedicated to empowerment, advocacy, and the advancement of the LGBTQ/SGL community. Their commitment to the community is why I was elated[…]