The Collection

Cynthia Erivo stepped out at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival on October 13 for her movie Prima Facie, which opens in U.K. cinemas…

Doechii says she is on a mission to bring Black womanhood to hip-hop and pop with her debut album, and drops her "Bombs" music…

Report on Kelley Robinson's interview with TheGrio making the case for stronger political cooperation between Black and LGBTQ communities ahead of the midterm election,…

Harvard awarded eight individuals the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal, its highest honor in African and African American studies, at a Sanders Theatre ceremony; recipients…

Profile of award-winning author francesca ekwuyasi ahead of her McGill Queer History Month keynote on Oct. 15, mapping a personal queer and creative history…

Queen Latifah opened up about her biopic in development at Variety's Power of Women summit on September 23, addressing how casting will work and…

Complex report on Queen Latifah's announcement at Variety's Power of Women summit (Sept 23, 2026) that casting is open for her biopic, and that…

Report on KWN's social media apology over the Keke Palmer celebrity crush backlash; she said the word "joke" was the wrong choice of words,…

Opinion essay on KWN explaining that naming Keke Palmer as her celebrity crush was "kind of a joke," asking who the jest is really…

Report on kwn clearing the air after backlash over her Complex News comments that naming Keke Palmer as her celebrity crush in a previous…

Journey To Launch episode with Arlan Hamilton, who was homeless when she launched Backstage Capital in 2015, on the mindset, confidence, and self-care behind…

Clash reports kwn's eleven-track EP and all pride aside, released June 26, 2026, with Destin Conrad on the opener and Ty Dolla on 'Til…

Rated R&B reviews kwn's eleven-track EP and all pride aside, released June 26, 2026, as the B-side to With All Due Respect, with more…

The FADER interviews kwn ahead of her eleven-track EP and all pride aside, released June 26, 2026, talking Kehlani, R&B's intentionality, and flipping 'Hot…

A Lighthouse in the Dark episode with Arlan Hamilton on resilience, reinvention, business, family, and building a life of purpose after hardship.

ee72 interviews kwn about her forthcoming EP and all pride aside, framing the two EPs as A side and B side and talking therapy,…

An hour with Mandy Carter, the veteran Black lesbian activist, from the queer documentary podcast Cruising. Source: Cruising, April 28, 2026. Coverage ID ART-PILOT-206.

Queen Latifah interviews Regina Hall in a wide-ranging conversation that doubled as a reunion, reflecting on craft, trust, grief, and the possibility of a…

Our October/November issue features interviews with Lioness Jess Carter, Nxdia, Golda Rosheuvel and many more

EARMILK reviews kwn's nine-track EP, released June 20, 2025, highlighting its classic R&B influences and songs including “worst behaviour,” “do what i say,” and…

The Girl, Woman, Other author has this week been awarded a one-off Women’s prize award for her outstanding contribution. She talks about her long…

NME profiles kwn ahead of her EP with all due respect, discussing bedroom recording, musical influences and her rise in R&B. Source: NME, May…

Parlamentar denuncia ataques racistas e tentativa de silenciamento dentro da Câmara Municipal de Curitiba…

The Legally Lesbians founder shares what it means to navigate professional spaces as a Black lesbian woman working in law.

Let's reflect on the lives of notable Black queer women in the early 20th century: the stories of Lucy Diggs Slowe, Ethel Waters, Gladys…

DIVA caught up with the director of this gorgeous depiction of Black queer love

Meet one of the artists, disruptors, educators, groundbreakers, innovators, and storytellers who all helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people.

Sharon D Clarke's résumé is extensive, but new queer BBC drama Mr Loverman is possibly her most personal project to date.

Mr Loverman Author Bernardine Evaristo says she wrote the book to "break the myth" that members of the Windrush generation are heterosexual.

We meet Refugee Olympic Team medallist Cindy Ngamba as she wins The Sport Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar

One of the most promising and distinctive voices in alternative hip-hop today is a queer Kenyan woman. We talk to tg.blk about her new

The Ugandan visual artist and LGBTQ+ activist, Leilah Babirye’s first solo museum exhibition in the U.S., ‘We Have a History,’ is now open in…

DIVA caught up with the British Caribbean artist ahead of their new EP Home Is Where You Make It

DIVA caught up with one of the stars of the new BBC Three sapphic dating series to find out more about her time on…

Bloomberg Studio 1.0 episode in which Emily Chang speaks with Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton about investing in diverse, female founders.

This list of empowering individuals touches on the diverse experiences of lesbians within the legal sector

Queer Money episode with Arlan Hamilton on what inspired her book Your First Million, the mindset shift needed to build a legacy of wealth,…

Vereadora e fotojornalista envolvida com lutas sociais, ocupações e lutas por moradia, analisa o papel do poder público…

In ‘The Risk It Takes to Bloom,’ the transgender activist shares her full story for the first time.

Solicitor Jacqui Rhule-Dagher tells PinkNews how her experiences as a Black lesbian woman have shaped her experiences as a top lawyer.

Her first novel was turned down by several publishers, then embraced by a feminist press. As an author, poet, playwright and activist, she has…

Maternidade e emprego são alguns os obstáculos sofridos pelas mulheres lésbicas…

The director talks about her groundbreaking look at the lives of trans sex workers.

Una nueva integrante llegó al Concejo de Medellín y cumplió su acto de posesión este jueves 10 de julio, durante la sesión plenaria que…

Sam Adams is a 56 year old Black queer woman from Brighton who was recently featured as a guest on Fearne Cotton's podcast, Happy…

The purpose of Khan's initiative is to make it clear that queer identities cannot be erased, denied, or written out of history.

The legendary Minneapolis City Council President has spent a lifetime creating change through poetry, politics, and history.

In the inaugural Legally Lesbians series, these 25 individuals write about their careers and why visibility is important to them.

Performative Tactics and Vulgar Rhetoric in Confrontation Sovereignty

Para a pedagoga, o resultado do 2º turno será fundamental para a vida e os direitos das minorias políticas em nosso país…

Aderonke Apata says she has Home Office to thank for career as she fought removal to Nigeria

At the heart of this young trailblazer’s solo show is a film following their father, Paul, a black skinhead – it is joyful, moving,…

“Are we talking about sex too much?” BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES VIA TWO TWOS A weekly podcast aiming to bridge the gap between the…

Dossiê sobre Lesbocídio revela que as mulheres lésbicas negras são as que mais morrem por intolerância no Brasil…

In this PEN Ten interview, we spoke with Chinelo Okparanta, author of Harry Sylvester Bird (Mariner Books 2022).

Library podcast discussion with Miki Vale and others about SoulKiss Theater workshops and community storytelling.

Hungover and lacking sleep, still covered in the previous day’s glitter, I almost didn’t go to Black Pride. I would have missed so much…

Oprah Daily interview with mixed-media artist Mickalene Thomas on redefining notions of beauty in her work.

If the anti-gay bill is passed, how many more police raids, media witch-hunts, and hateful speeches will be subjected to simply for existing? Diary…

Recorded 24:55 talk by Miki Vale on the CreativeMornings Kismet theme.

This revolutionary show centres an out and proud lead that allows many to feel seen BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY BET Throughout her career,…

Meet the 100 trailblazers changing the game for LGBTQI representation BY DIVA STAFF It's finally arrived! The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and…

During Women’s History Month, we recognize women who were trailblazers, especially those individuals whose contributions are under-acknowledged, undervalued and underappreciated.

The artist on the important places in her life, the rise of British Black art in the 1980s – and being inspired by Steve…

Ativista do movimento de mulheres negras, Valdecir Nascimento fala sobre o que significa o Março de Lutas…

The star of Bridgerton talks season two, the Queen Charlotte spin-off and what it’s been like navigating the industry as a Black lesbian INTERVIEW…

Under the banner of her digital media organization, AQ Studios, the Senegalese-American journalist has produced a number of documentaries, as well as hosted panels…

Compartimos un intercambio que sostuvimos desde nuestro espacio de feminismos para América Latina de la Fundación Rosa Luxemburgo con Ochy Curiel, para pensar en…

Outed in Uganda’s virulently homophobic press, the artist and activist claimed asylum in New York. Now, her sculptures and paintings stand as monuments to…

Triple book review sexualities debate from the Africa: journal of the International African Institute

In this week's episode, Lady Phyll discusses the importance of inclusive education BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES COURTESY OF PHYLL OPOKU-GYIMAH Exciting news, DIVAs! Co-Founder…

Lady Phyll says schools need to not shy away from conversations about race, class, and sexuality.

“I’m on a mission to keep DIVA representing all of us” BY CHAR BAILEY Hello Divas, As if I’m writing this. It seems all…

The stand-up comic talks coming out, racism and falling in love IMAGE BY STEVE PEIRCE In the brand new August edition of DIVA, our…

The film-maker’s first movie, about a Black lesbian teenager, has made it to the Criterion Collection, a catalogue of canonical films. She discusses her…

Thirty years ago, a group of Londoners had to battle to get LGBTQ+ people of colour their own place to party at Pride. What…

In an extract from Jack Guinness' The Queer Bible, UK Black Pride co-founder Lady Phyll pays tribute to LGBT+ activist Moud Goba.

Pobreza y racismo, son algunas de las violencias que viven las personas afro en Colombia: Ser lesbiana y afro en Colombia

Report on Kehlani's Advocate interview, in which she says her cisgender, straight-presenting presentation has given her privilege in music, and that it is tougher…

Danielle Moodie is the host of the daily political podcast #WokeAF Daily and co-host of the weekly political podcast #democracyish.

Join us on Wednesday in the Facebook DIVA Community for this juicy interview BY DIVA STAFF Following the success of The Riley Interviews during…

Hosted by Saski and Char Bailey, The DIVA Interviews will link up with LGBTQI legends weekly BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS Following the success of The…

An initiative celebrating the most influential Black people in the British game has honoured key LGBTQI figures BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS Today, The Football Black…

The UK Black Pride co-founder and DIVA columnist on why being yourself isn’t the same within all LGBTQI spaces Pride month always brings with…

Booker prize winner recalls angry decade as part of ‘counter-cultural, black womanist’ community

The national reckoning about race and representation in journalism is overdue, says Malkia Devich-Cyril. We discuss the media role in race.

Growing up in 80s Soweto, Ditsie was immersed in the struggle against apartheid. But she knew racial oppression was only part of the fight…

9 LGBTQI+ Africans from across the continent tell us about their lives in 2020

Reported feature on Miki Vale launching SoulKiss Theater as a Black arts and healing space for queer womxn.

An exclusive chat with your DIVA Pride co-host, Char Bailey BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS There is just one day to go until the DIVA Pride…

We asked the celebrated mixed-media artist about how the art world can better elevate Black creatives, and the role of art during protests.

Need some more Pride celebrations? We’ve got just the thing… BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS Tomorrow (30) June, neighbourhood operator, Get Living, will host Speak With…

"So keep on living. Get on the other side of this. There’s more.”

A lesbian activist in a rural town has developed a new strategy to reach those most at risk of HIV

Chamique Holdsclaw joins the fellas on another episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles.

British lesbian activist Linda Bellos was in the US on October 8 to speak out in favour of it being legal to fire someone…

Nylon piece on rapper Chika Oranika talking body image in a new interview; she says labels people place on her, like being brave, are…

Jackie Kay – the Scottish poet laureate – reveals what it was like coming to terms with being black and being a lesbian in…

Rivânia Rodrigues, integrante do Candace, fala sobre a luta das mulheres lésbicas contra a violência…

​Pamela Adie opens up to share her life story in an effort to show that queer Nigerians exist.

The new leader of the Women's Equality Party addresses the "friction and tension" in her party over transgender issues

The young officer of parliament is one of 16 finalists in South Africa

Karen Kaz Lucas is the revolutionary brainchild behind Africa's best-known sex positive podcast, The Spread, dedicated to decolonizing the way Africans talk about sex…

The Scottish poet laureate pays tribute to the actress behind the world’s first all-women of colour Shakespeare production

Hailing from a country that criminalized queerness comes with its own challenges. But Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro is choosing to find the joy in her…

Gladys Bentley’s powerful voice, fiery energy on the piano and bold lyrics made her a star of New York City nightclubs.

Decision has implications for rest of continent, where LGBT people face widespread discrimination

Stop decimating services for BME women experiencing abuse, says the executive director of the anti-violence charity Imkaan

The writer whose radical honesty has won fans across the globe talks about writing as a cry for help, using books to fight racism…

Our Bible App is a new app that caters to progressive Christians and people across a spectrum of spiritualities. Started in 2017, Our Bible…

In one of the world’s most homophobic countries, a new generation of writers are writing queer people into existence. On Nigeria’s streets, on the…

Kiersey Clemons talks to us about sliding into those Instagram DMs; her undying love for old school Disney channel; being an out queer black…

"I come from a long line of women who refused to be silent."

The activist on police violence, human cruelty and the Black Panther party

Britain's biggest LGBT charity has quit Pride in London and accused organisers of failing to represent non-white communities.

The author of When They Call You a Terrorist sees hope in the Black Lives Matter movement she helped launch

Apata, who came to the UK in 2004, has spent years battling for her asylum status to be recognised on the grounds that she…

A Nigerian LGBT activist who has been fighting a legal battle to be granted asylum in the UK has won.

Her house has been broken into, her images stolen. But the South African will not stop using photography to highlight massacres, homophobia, hate crimes…

We asked for nominations of LGBT rights activists who are having a positive influence all over the world and were overwhelmed by the response

After going through Christian rituals in an attempt to change her sexuality, Bree found a way to reconcile her faith and same-sex attraction

Report on Azealia Banks defending her decision to bleach her skin in a Facebook Live video, insisting there is no disconnect between her championing…

Autostraddle feature on Ari Fitz's TOMBOYISH webseries, which documents fashion that blurs the lines of gender expectations, and her two-part PROMBOYISH miniseries for prom.

We asked for nominations for LGBT activists who are making positive changes in communities around the world. Meet the inspiring heroes you suggested

Black lesbian activist Phyll Opoku-Gyimah has said she turned down an MBE in the New Year's Honours List.

“It’s too bad that so many of us have a need to psychoanalyze love and destroy it in the process.”

Homophobia is rampant in the island nation and sexual activity between men is illegal, but weeklong celebration offered some hope for the LGBT community

Weeklong event that was previously almost unthinkable in a Caribbean country long described as the one of the globe’s most hostile places to homosexuality

Visual artist and LGBT activist Adejoke Tugbiyele explores the notion of

Channel 4 has launched a series of short online films profiling the underground black lesbian scene in Britain.

This past Saturday, just a few hours before the Millions March in NYC, I sat down with Barbara Smith, a Black lesbian feminist legend.

Athletes from around the world have spent the past week in Cleveland at the Gay Games, the world’s largest event for gay athletes. Skyler…

Afrik.com poursuit sa série de portrait d'afro-caribéens gay, régulièrement stigmatisés au sein de leur communauté en raison de leur homosexualité. Voici

Pre-premiere Autostraddle interview with Ari Fitz, who self-identifies as a "model, filmmaker, and pusher," ahead of her debut on MTV's The Real World: Ex-Plosion…

Anyone who is interested in intersectionality, anti-colonialism, and just regular rattling of the cage of mainstream norms, this is for you.

Early musician interview covering Vale's hip-hop practice and San Diego music career.

The online campaign platform is growing at breakneck pace as petition success proves its ability to impact real world change

‘I wanted to be sure to approach their resistance to Nnenna’s homosexuality from a practical perspective – one of fear, rather than one of…

"Pariah" is the first mainstream American film about an African-American lesbian, and it's really fucking good. You can watch our interview videos and read…

Other lives: She taught science for two years before escaping into black feminist activism and becoming a Buddhist

Every week in Cape Town, there are 10 cases of lesbians suffering

DeRionne P. Pollard, who is African-American and openly lesbian, will take the helm of Montgomery College in Maryland this August. According to the Maryland…

Gay campaigners praised the London Mayor's record on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights last night as around 250 dignitaries gathered at City…

Allisons search for identity continues while she becomes connected to like-minded activists

Conference attendees came from across the country to celebrate and embrace "sistahood" as well as a common bond of culture and same-sex attraction.

A friend of the murdered D.C. activist recalls her dedication to the fight for GLBT equality, a legacy that cannot be diminished by her…

Rap Diego episode featuring women in rap, including Miki Vale and MC Flow.

Dazed interviews kwn in Walthamstow about her EP, music videos and writing songs centering queer women's relationships. Source: Dazed, Isobel Van Dyke. Original publication…

Opinion piece answering Azealia Banks's defense of skin lightening, in which she likened it to body modifications such as a weave or a nose…

Essay arguing that the discourse aimed at Doechii is explicitly anti-Black colourism, and that there is no cheat code for dark skin women in…

In her new novel, ‘Harry Sylvester Bird,’ the Nigerian author looks at the world through the white male gaze.

Holly Fry and Tracy V. Wilson trace Audre Lorde's early life in the first of a two-part biography. Source: Stuff You Missed in History…

Barbara Smith, profiled in season 1 of the Smithsonian's Collected podcast, Rerooting Black Feminism. Source: Smithsonian Collected (National Museum of American History). Coverage ID…