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. The panel will feature Sheila Alexander-Reid, Founder of Women in the Life; Eboné Bell, Editor of Tagg Magazine; and Jordan DeLoach, Lead Editor of Melanation Zine. 

This free program is being offered in partnership with STABLE Arts in support of the their presentation of Sadie Barnette's The New Eagle Creek Saloon, on view from May 27-July 8, 2023.