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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

🏳️‍🌈 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

Before the marches. Before the hashtags. Before Pride became a worldwide celebration, LGBTQ+ people were already creating, resisting, loving, organizing, and leaving their mark on history. September 2 gives us another opportunity to look beyond the history we hear about most often and recognize LGBTQ+ people and spaces whose influence deserves to be remembered.

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.

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

When we talk about LGBTQ+ history, certain names echo loudly: Harvey Milk, Ellen DeGeneres, RuPaul, but we often miss the roots of the movement, the ones planted by people of color, by trans women, by those on society’s margins. Two of the most powerful names in LGBTQ+ history: Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.

​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.

they were allegedly susceptible to blackmail by foreign agents. This resulted in the creation of a bipartisan, two-person congressional committee tasked with investigating homosexuals in government, deeming them unfit for public service. At the same time, homosexuality was labeled a "sociopathic personality disturbance" in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, reinforcing the notion of mental unfitness. Together, these actions fueled widespread stigma and

We may never make sense of the nonsense, but we can make sense of ourselves by keeping our pride, leaning on each other, building safe spaces, and holding onto our wholeness. When life feels overwhelming, it’s natural to slip into survival mode, just trying to make it through the day. But surviving isn’t the same as thriving. Thriving means finding peace, strength, and joy, even when the world around us feels chaotic. So, how do we move from survival to thriving?

​The legal landscape surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in the United States hangs in a precarious balance. While same-sex marriage has been federally recognized since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, the possibility of its overturn looms, casting a shadow of uncertainty over countless lives and families. Here in New Castle, Delaware, where same-sex marriage is codified in state law, it might feel like a distant threat. However, the ramifications of su

1. Because Connection is Our Armor The LGBTQ community is a gorgeous patchwork quilt, but the world still sometimes tries to pull at the threads. Socializing with each other gives us emotional backup and practical support.

Not at all!! Before Marsha, Sylvia, and the Stonewall events, there was a gender nonconforming Milwaukee resident named Josie Carter. Armed with a beer bottle ( sound familiar?), she and her partner kicked off the 1961 Black Night Brawl when four 20-year-old servicemen entered the LGBTQ+ friendl

These individuals, and countless others, have paved the way for greater inclusion and acceptance. Their stories are a testament to the strength, courage, and dedication of LGBTQ+ people in uniform.