The Queer 26 Fall Fundraiser
This dearth of racial representation is clear every time a commercial fetishizes non-White bodies, every time a film layers a sepia wash over scenes of lovers south of the American border, and every time a billboard packages cultural appropriation of queer Black culture as “trendy.” We recognize the importance of queer representation, yet we can’t help but ask one another: “Was there no one of color in the room?” Too often, the answer is “No.”
Actor Comedian and Writer Chaunte Wayans Talks About Visibility In The LGBTQ Community With Q26
Chaunte Wayans is an actor, comedian, writer, and editor. She hosts the #TBT Podcast that gets put out on Mondays. She stars in the Netflix Special, "They Ready," which is currently streaming.
Performer Writer and Community Activist D'Lo Talks Mentorship In The Industry With Q26
D'Lo is a Transgender Sri Lankan-American performer, writer, and community activist, who performs in America, Canada, the UK, Germany, Sri Lanka, and India. He's been seen on HBO, Amazon, Netflix, and CW. D'Lo is currently developing a scripted series based on his life set up at BTR Media and Paul Feig's Powderkeg Media. He recently performed his solo play "To T, or not to T?" at The LGBT Center. Jasmine D. Lowe, the Managing Editor at Q26, got the chance to interview her over the phone.