As important to us, is that we take this unique opportunity to see, and understand, each other. While government, and the public services that our taxes contribute to, have a responsibility to respond to our needs, we could be the heroes we’ve been waiting for. Continue reading invite: (role) models to feature ‘in the picture’
We’re keen to see more Black queer stories on screen. Rob went to Outfest Film Festival in LA to find out what’s on the horizon Continue reading Watch: What’s new? Our pick of Outfest 2017
On World AIDS Day BlackOutUK is compelled speak our truth. There’s guaranteed to be a wealth of statistics quoted throughout the day by professionals about Black Gay men. Over the last 40 years we have experienced the loss of dozens of friends, and lovers and a mother; among the earliest casualties of this global epidemic. Today we are reminded that in the UK, the US, and globally, Black Gay men are disproportionately impacted by HIV Continue reading Read: 30 years with HIV – celebrating life
The #SpeechlessSeries is a space for BlackoutUK contributors to provoke a conversation that challenges the silence. Here Rob Berkeley wishes that there was an easier answer to the ‘where are you from?’ question. “The writer trapped among a speechless people is … Continue reading WATCH: #Speechless Series No.4 ‘No where are you really from?’
I have experienced discrimination and intimidation first hand myself, and I know how it feels to not be able to speak up, or have someone speak up for you either. The frustration and helplessness that one feels can be very depressing. NoStringsNG is that voice for the voiceless sexual minority person in Nigeria and West Africa. Continue reading Read: Actions Speak Louder: Mike Daemon
We feel as though there is a gap in media for Gay, Black, Masculine Men. According to mainstream media we just don’t exist Continue reading Read: Watch This Space – The N Word Podcast
Watch this space introduces new faces and new voices. This month we meet up-and-coming rapper Karnage Continue reading Read: Watch this space – Karnage
The words of James Baldwin, my greatest literary hero constantly speak to me: Something that irritates you and won’t let you go. That’s the anguish of it. Do this book, or die. You have to go through that. Talent is … Continue reading READ: Reggie Yates, Willie and me
I’ve met gay men who think they can behave in a certain way and say what they want around me, because they are dating a person of colour. Continue reading READ: The Awokening of Kevin
Where are the black gay men in UK TV drama? Continue reading Now you see me. . .
