We spoke to 10 Black LGBTQ musicians to see how they’re showing up for themselves and the community, and to hear their requests from allies within and outside of the LGBTQ community at such a burdensome time.
"I've spent my time supporting my community the best ways I can given the platforms and relationships I have. I've partnered with a few local organizations to make sure black women organizers have materials like megaphones and sign making materials, and 'pro-kits' with food, water, and portable phone chargers. I set up rideshare codes to provide safe rides home from protests and jail .
I believe it's important to remember that everyday I walk outside of my house as a black, gay woman that it is an act of protest and that's the case for any BIPOC and/or any LGBTQIA+ person as long as there are still blatant attacks on our communities, our rights, and our peace of mind on this earth. Our existence is activism. I don't think there could be a better moment for that reminder than during Pride month.
It needs to be clear to allies that this is their fight just as much as it is ours. It might even be more of their fight because of their privilege and stamina. We've been at this forever– black, queer, brown, trans people. This isn't new and we are tired! My grandma often says, 'Ain't nothing changed but the date,' and it resonates with me because this s--t goes back so far for so long.
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