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An I AM ME Inc. LGBTQ+ INBLK Recap Season Three of LGBTQ+ INBLK opened with a conversation that was bigger than one artist, one murder case or one era of music. Hosted by Peach, the panel used Tupac Shakur’s legacy as the starting point for a direct and sometimes heated discussion about Black culture, visibility, loyalty and the complicated relationship between hip-hop and the Black LGBTQ+ community. The episode, “Justice for Tupac: We Show Up for Hip-Hop, But Does Hip-Hop Sh

Sometimes LGBTQ+ history isn't found on a protest line with a sign in hand. Sometimes it is found behind a desk, with a pen, an idea, an education and enough influence to change how an entire generation sees itself. September 13 reminds us that queer people were not simply participating in history; we were helping create the culture. One of the most important examples is Alain Locke, the Black philosopher, educator, writer and cultural critic whose ideas became deeply

There is something powerful about looking back at LGBTQ+ history and realizing how recently some of our freedoms were considered controversial. September 12 is one of those dates. It connects music, Hollywood, HIV/AIDS, and the fight for marriage equality, but underneath each story is something deeper: the freedom to live authentically and have that life respected.

Long before LGBTQ+ people had YouTube channels, podcasts, livestreams, social media, and independent platforms like INBLK, authentic LGBTQ+ voices were rarely welcomed onto television. Doctors spoke about us. Politicians debated us. Churches judged us. The media analyzed us. Society questioned whether something was wrong with us. Yet LGBTQ+ people were seldom given the microphone to define their own lives, identities, relationships, and experiences.

🏳️‍🌈 THIS DAY IN LGBTQ+ HISTORY September 10: LGBTQ+ history is complicated. Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. Sometimes the same government that gives our community protection in one area turns around and denies equality somewhere else. September 10 is one of those dates that reminds us that progress has never traveled in a perfectly straight line. Across different decades and different parts of the world, September 10 has been connected to employment protections, trans

The wait is almost over. I Am Me Inc’s LGBTQ+ INBLK is officially returning Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8 PM, bringing back the conversations, opinions, education, and sometimes uncomfortable discussions that make the platform what it is. INBLK was created to give members of the LGBTQ+ community a space to talk about what is happening around us from our perspectives. Whether we are discussing relationships, identity, politics, entertainment, Black culture, transgender

There was a time when serving your country and openly admitting you were gay could cost you your military career. On September 8, 1975, decorated U.S. Air Force Sergeant Leonard Matlovich appeared on the cover of TIME magazine with four words that were impossible for America to ignore: “I Am a Homosexual.” At a time when many LGBTQ+ Americans remained closeted because being open could cost them their jobs, families, housing and safety, Matlovich made his identity national new

August 31: Creating Our Own Spaces, Fighting for Our Right to Serve LGBTQ+ history is not only about gaining acceptance from the world around us. Sometimes our history is about creating spaces of our own, where queer people can gather, build community, explore identity, and exist without having to conform to somebody else's expectations.

On August 30, 1956, American psychologist Dr. Evelyn Hooker presented her groundbreaking research, The Adjustment of the Male Overt Homosexual, at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention in Chicago. At the time, homosexuality was classified by the American Psychiatric Association as a mental disorder. Being gay was not simply stigmatized socially; medical and mental-health institutions often treated homosexuality as something that needed to be diagnosed, tr

LGBTQ+ history isn't only about the moments everybody remembers. It's also about the people who refused to disappear. Every generation of LGBTQ+ people has faced its own fight for visibility, dignity, safety, and equality. August 27offers several moments worth remembering—from early queer representation in literature to battles over LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

For years, Target positioned itself as one of the country’s most LGBTQ+-friendly major retailers. Pride merchandise was a regular part of its stores, and the company publicly promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion. Then came the 2023 Pride controversy. After facing backlash, in-store confrontations, and threats connected to its Pride merchandise, Target removed certain products and moved some Pride displays. The company said employee s

Before Pride was a celebration, being visible was an act of courage. LGBTQ+ history did not begin with Stonewall, Pride Month, or the rainbow flag. We have always been here. Building community, challenging expectations, creating culture, demanding respect, and finding ways to live authentically in societies that often refused to acknowledge us. On August 25, 1845, King Ludwig II of Bavaria was born. His private diaries and correspondence documented his attraction to men

Let’s keep it real!! Pride ain’t just rainbow fits, parties, and pics for the ‘gram. Pride is remembrance. Pride is history. Pride is people who stood ten toes down when the world told them to sit down and be quiet.

Long before the resurrection story centered in Christianity, before Passover traditions were widely known outside of their origin, and before the rise of the Abrahamic religions, there was Inanna, later known as Ishtar. One of her most documented myths, preserved in ancient Sumerian texts like The Descent of Inanna, tells of her journey into the underworld where she is stripped of her power, judged, killed, and later revived. Scholars such as Samuel Noah Kramer and Diane Wolk

​In the ever-evolving landscape of social and political movements, the role of allies has become increasingly critical. For the LGBTQ+ community, allies—individuals who are not part of the community but actively support its members—are not just a source of personal support, but a powerful political force. Their involvement has had, and continues to have, profound political ramifications, shaping public opinion, influencing policy, and even altering the political strategies of

Shutdowns slow federal healthcare programs, from Medicaid to veterans’ services. That means delayed HIV prevention funding, mental health coverage hiccups, and long lines for basic care. And considering LGBTQ+ people already face higher rates of chronic conditions, HIV, and mental health struggles (thanks, systemic discrimination!), a “temporary” delay can feel like someone yanking the rainbow rug out from under us. Think about it: you can’t just say, “Sorry depression, Congr

There are so many people, places, habits, and beliefs constantly trying to chip away at our lives or erase us altogether. And yet, they dress it up as “just a difference of opinion.”

When September hits, it's not just pumpkin spice season - It’s also back-to-school season. For the LGBTQIA+ community, education isn’t just about memorizing the quadratic formula (which, let’s be honest, most of us only remember to impress people at brunch). Education is about survival, visibility, and liberation. And when you throw socialism in the mix? Suddenly, the classroom becomes more than a place of learning-it becomes a training ground for equity and justice.

When you think of Beyoncé, it's easy to focus on the glamour, the power vocals, and the iconic performances. But behind the dazzling persona

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