Terry Dyer, an award-winning author and activist, raises HIV/AIDS awareness, develops community programs and grants, fosters LGBTQ+ engagement, and engages in athletics. He wrote “Letters to a GAY BLACK BOY,” sparking discussions on racism, homophobia, mental health, family, and love.
Rev. Skip Jennings, an author, podcaster, transformational coach, and yoga/meditation teacher. He is a New Thought Minister and his notable work, “The Little Book for Transformation,” inspires change and living an authentic spiritual life.
As queer people, many of us have spent our lives searching for acceptance, visibility, and belonging. We have learned to create chosen families, reinvent ourselves, and navigate a world that hasn't always celebrated who we are. Yet aging presents another challenge: living in a culture that often worships youth and overlooks the wisdom, resilience, and beauty that come with growing older.
In a time when visibility, safety, and authentic representation matter more than ever, FL BlaQ Out Pride Weekend arrives in Wilton Manors as more than just a celebration. It is a declaration of joy, liberation, culture, and community for Black LGBTQ people across Florida and beyond.
In moments when the world feels heavy — when policies, rhetoric, and social climates create tension, uncertainty, and fear, it can be difficult to hold onto hope. For many, the current political landscape has brought renewed feelings of division, vulnerability, and concern for the future of our communities.
There are moments in history when silence becomes complicated. We believe we are living in one of those moments now.
We recognized our spiritual and human calling in a world that too often confuses difference with danger and identity with threat.
Some call this time of the year scary and confusing — and for many, it truly can be.
When the Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, many of us cried tears of joy.
Last month, Wilton Manors — Florida’s vibrant “gayborhood” — welcomed Back to BlaQ, its inaugural celebration devoted to uplifting Black LGBTQ voices. On June 6, more than 1,200 attendees came together to honor the creativity, resilience, and intersectionality of Florida’s Black queer community.
In the Ballroom community, the title Mother of the House is not given — it is earned.
Women’s History Month is more than a moment of reflection — it is a call to action. It is a time to honor, uplift, and stand in solidarity with the women who have long been at the forefront of our fight for equality.
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