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LGBTQ+ history has never been one story told by one community. It is a collection of experiences shaped by race, sexuality, gender, culture, faith and the determination to live authentically in a world that hasn't always made room for differences. From the early fight for civil rights to the cultural contributions of Black LGBTQ+ pioneers, the history we celebrate today was built by generations of people who refused to disappear simply because society wasn't ready to acknowle

This election season, direct democracy is on the front lines of LGBTQ+ equality. Voters in seven states face critical ballot measures that will determine the future of civil rights, youth well-being, healthcare autonomy, and marriage equality in their communities. ​While advocates in some states are fighting to anchor comprehensive protections directly into state constitutions, anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives in other states threaten to roll back essential rights for transgender y

Let's talk about something that deserves more conversation within our own community. We spend a great deal of time encouraging the world to understand and respect LGBTQ+ people, but how often do we sit among ourselves and discuss what all these identities actually mean? Better yet, how often do we acknowledge that even those of us who belong to the community don't always understand every experience represented within it? That was the foundation of this week's INBLK convers

We have two questions: Are you an organization supportive of the LGBTQ+ community? And are you INBLK? If those questions speak to you, we want you paying attention. We are bringing together people and organizations ready to show up, exchange ideas, and explore what we can build when Black LGBTQ+ and Ally voices are included in the

night on INBLK, we talked about something almost everybody has a relationship with, whether we realize how deep that relationship is or not. Music. Not just what sounds good. Not just what makes us dance. We talked about what music does to our minds, our emotions, our children, our culture, and even the way we see ourselves. Peach opened the show and welcomed everyone to LGBTQ+ INBLK, but because she was losing her voice, she handed the hosting duties over to Zae for t

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and the week of October 11–17 reminds us that visibility, equality and community were never handed to us without a struggle. From the courage of coming out to the organizing power of Black LGBTQ+ activists, this week represents generations of people who refused to let society write their stories for them. Long before Pride became a celebration recognized around the world, LGBTQ+ people were building movements, challenging institutions, crea

is a difference between spreading love and allowing people to take advantage of it. On this week's episode of INBLK, presented by I Am Me Inc., the conversation got personal as guest host DELEQÚA, singer, entertainer, and community advocate, joined Peach, Donna, Zae, Dre, and fellow panelists for a candid discussion about love, light, friendships, emotional maturity, and the importance of protecting your peace.

Before the hashtags, before Pride became part of mainstream culture, and long before being openly LGBTQ+ could build somebody a public platform, there was James Baldwin. A brilliant Black man from Harlem who used his words to make America uncomfortable in the best possible way. Baldwin wrote about race, sexuality, religion, masculinity, love and the complicated experience of being Black in a country that often expected Black people to survive quietly. He did not write to make

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