Over the years, a number of gathering spaces and events have helped to define Washington, DC as an important cultural center for Black queer life. The stories of these spaces are often interconnected with locally-founded Black queer publications. Such publications have and continue to serve as a record of the gatherings, the concerns, and the ideas of DC’s Black queer communities. This panel will explore the histories of some of these publications and their impact.

Panelists

Sheila Alexander-Reid | Founder, Women in the Life

Eboné Bell | Editor of Tagg Magazine
Jordan Deloach | Lead Editor, Melanation Zine

The People’s Archive is DC Public Library’s local history center with materials on D.C. and African American history and culture. Our mission is to connect you to unique resources that illustrate the District of Columbia’s local history and culture. We are a home of discovery, where diverse stories - past and present - are preserved and amplified.