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Submission Details
As an organization built on co-creation and collaboration, we believe that the best way to create movement is to build things together — so that’s why we’re here.
We welcome all diverse voices and different experiences.
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Summary:
‘Closet Moments’ are experiences shared by individuals from the Black, LGBTQ+ community through therapeutic outlets, to show others that they're not alone in their own life journey.
Our open call for the 2024 set of anthology stories is now accepting submissions from Black Queer people about their experiences living, learning, and loving within community.
Questionnaire Length:
8 questions
Complete in 3 minutes
What To Include:
Anonymous or self-identified name option
Individual or shared experience
Funny memory
Lesson learned
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Summary:
‘The Table’ serves as a reporting outlet to highlight culturally competent resources and accomplishments throughout the Black, LGBTQ+ community by celebrating culture and amplifying the voices of its members.
Our open call invitation for the 2024 set of interviews welcomes creatives and artists at all stages of their journey, to join us at The Table to celebrate their accomplishments.
General Interests:
Recent accomplishment/milestone
Launching a business, product, service, etc.
Reflection of life, experience, event, etc.
Historical contribution to society or culture
What To Include:
Creative contact information, reason for submission, media package (if available), dates of availability for interview
If your submission is selected, our communications team will get back to you with an update on next steps. Submit Information Here
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Summary:
The ‘Closet Unlocked Theater (CUT) in Blaque’ is a space where communities can unite in unison, love, and support to showcase Black Queer talent and enjoy entertainment from various artists across the African diaspora.
Our open call is seeking writers to contribute to our 2024 set of artist features to include in our curated playlist series.
Style Preference:
3-4 paragraphs; 200-300 word count
At least 5 references/sources
What To Include:
Attention-grabbing introduction, brief background of artist’s personal & professional life, highlights of their accomplishments, and their influence on Queer culture.
If your pitch is selected, our editors will get back to you with an update on next steps. Submission Form Available Here
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Summary:
‘Garden of Greats’ spotlights editorial representations of the answers we find to the question: What story do you want to tell about a Black Queer, Trans, and/or Nonbinary community member(s) to pay tribute to them?
Our open call for the 2024 cycle is seeking submissions that creatively document history of Black Queer trailblazers through reoccurring tributes to teach others about the collective impact being left for and by our community.
Style Preference:
1-2 paragraphs; 75-125 word count
Or visual art up to 5 minutes in length
At least 5 references/sources
What To Include:
Attention-grabbing introduction, brief summary of historical figures impact on life and culture highlighting 5 riveting facts.
If your pitch is selected, our editors will get back to you with an update on next steps. Submission Form Available Here
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