Unity. Acceptance. Music. Those are the goals for Being Black & Gay, a concert highlighting the Black voice in LGBTQ culture.
Local activist Terry Dyer will perform, and says the show is much more than a night out.
“The concert aims to create an intimate space to confront and dismantle the pervasive issue of racism,” he said.
The show is 6:30 p.m. on June 27 at Hunters Nightclub.
Dyer, who has worked for various LGBTQ-centric nonprofits in South Florida, has long used his own experiences to highlight the intersectionality of being Black and LGBTQ. He is the author of “Letters To A GAY BLACK BOY,” a book detailing how his life challenges molded him into the man he is today.
Now he uses the medium of music to continue the story.
“The storytelling narrative speaks to the Black LGBTQ+ journey from my perspective. By attending the event, we want people to take a stand and work collectively toward change,” he said.
The show will have selections from musical theater, classical, spiritual, and art songs. Dyer will be accompanied by Christopher Hamblin.
In the end, Dyer says the night will celebrate community while helping move it forward.
“[We want] to create a safe and brave space where everyone feels valued, seen, heard, and respected. We celebrate the beauty and resilience of being black and gay, not just during Pride month but all year long.”
Part of the money raised will go to Pridelines Youth Programs.