3 Queer Women of Color Musicians Headlining the 2013 Annual Women’s Rock! Concert
- Published in: Music, Music Amplify
We’re featuring three women of color musicians you should know. Check them out and tell us about your favorites. …
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Queer African Women Making History: Namibian Artist Shishani Releases Video for New LGBT Equality Anthem, “Minority”
- Published in: Artist Interviews, By Topic, Coming Out, Entertainment & Culture, Interviews, LGBT Africa, Music, Music Interviews, Special Series, Video
Our founder, Spectra Speaks, catches up with award-winning Namibian indie soul artist, Shishani, whose new video, “Minority” calls for Africans to choose freedom, equality, and love for all. …
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AMPLIFY: Paid Internship Opportunity for Lesbian & Bisexual Women Artists in Kenya (July 1st Deadline)
- Published in: Amplify!, Art, Jobs and Internships, LGBT Africa, Women's Issues
Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA–Kenya) is seeking lesbian and bisexual artists for a three month paid internship. …
Read moreExpected, Accepted, and Embraced: Thoughts on My First QWOC Week
- Published in: QWOC Week
Indeed, to say that QWOC Week is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before would be a hell of an understatement. It’s worlds away from that singular day in Vegas where, though perhaps welcome, I still felt alien and alone. This past week, I felt expected, accepted, and embraced, which is what I think QWOC Week is all about. I was taken out of my comfort zone so many times and put into a place that was even more comfortable and if it hadn’t been encouraged, I would never have known. …
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