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I'm a queer Black woman living in her corner of the world with a head full of dreams and hope in my heart. My journey to self discovery and Black queerness is very important to me, and it is one of the reasons why I created The Black Quirky Queer, a blog where I express myself and try to be a helpful human being by sharing information and resources as I learn about them.
A personal blog that portrays all things Black with a sprinkle sprankle of pride and queerness while striving to make this space as safe, we
I hope many of you find it interesting, useful, and share it with those around you. It would make my heart so full if you did!
I've also created a podcast of the same name in an attempt to reach even more people. It's basically an extension of the blog, but instead of reading, you can listen. And it's available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Lastly, my block hand is strong af! Don't be disrespectful, racist, homophobic, sexist, or bring any of that bad mojo over here. Keep it to yourself, or stay away from me.
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There will be no blog post for Monday, August 17th. However, there will be one for August 31st. So, keep your eyes peeled for that. Post will drop at 6am. Then, Iβll go back to my usual every other week schedule (every other Monday). Also, if you arenβt already, sign up for the newsletter so you can always stay up to date and never miss a blog post or podcast episode, which also drops soon.
All things Black with a sprinkle sprankle of pride βπ½ & queerness π³οΈβπ
There are so many things going on. Always is! Itβs quite overwhelming. And some days, I just donβt know what I wanna do, especially with it being summer. I almost feel pressured to go out sometimes because itβs that time of year where everyone and their mama is outside enjoying themselves. And, I mean, why not?! Itβs so beautiful outsideβmost days! But I can never figure out what the hell to do. There are too many options, some of them pricey, and itβs so peopley outside. So, most times, my indecisiveness wins unless thereβs something specific that I really want to do.
However, itβs August now, and yβall know what that means. Itβs Black Business Month! Time to show some love and support to as many Black-owned businesses as possible and spread the word. Let people know that, yes, Black Business Month is a thing, so they can enjoy them all while giving to a community that absolutely needs it.
Now, I did a little research. Just a little! Nothing fancy. Iβve already got my places picked outβsome old, some newβthat I want to go to so that the indecisiveness doesnβt stop me. Iβll do my best to take pictures and post them, I swear! Yβall know Iβm bad about it, but Iβm feeling a little revitalized since Iβve been getting lots of naps in. But while I was searching for events and businesses in the area, I wondered, βHow did Black Business Month even come about? Who thought, βLetβs make August Black Business Month?ββ So, once I picked a handful of places, I did a little more digging.
Black Business Month was established by Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton in August 2004 to highlight, empower, celebrate, and advocate equity for Black business owners. As many of us know, Black business owners face many challenges when starting and maintaining a business, such as lack of financial backing and funding, systemic racism, little to no professional networking, and more. Frederick E. Jordan faced such challenges himself when starting up his own business in 1969. So, eventually, he decided it was necessary to do something to offset the issues and help promote Black businesses.
And letβs be real! With approximately 3.12 million Black-owned businesses in America employing about 1.6 million people that generates over $211.8 billion dollars a year (thatβs right, with a B), we are doing the damn thing! Black businesses arenβt contributing chump change to the economy and therefore should be taken more seriously. Also, those are impressive stats considering all of the challenges Black business owners have to deal with on a regular basis. So, letβs encourage them in their endeavors!
In fact, here are some ways to support a Black business:
1. Spend that money! The most obvious option! Buy from Black businesses to help keep their lights on and feed their families and circulate that dollar in the Black community.
2. Attend Black events! Many Black businesses hold events, balls, parties, fundraisers, expos, etc. So, go check them out! See what theyβre all about and get to know them.
3. Share on social media! Youβre already on your phone scrolling. Just take a picture or two, post it on the gram or TikTok, and tag them. Itβll help so much by giving them visibility and potential customers.
4. Invest! If youβve got a little money laying around, give it to them. Investing in a Black company helps them stay afloat and creates more opportunities. And if you donβt know where to start, click HERE and help a sista out.
As someone who is trying to put themselves out there and make a living doing what they love, I am all for this. I started The Black Quirky Queer a little over a year ago and let me tell you! Itβs hard trying to build from the ground up and get noticed by people who are willing to support you. So, August is an important time of year for me, and not just to grow my own brand but to help my Black brothers and sisters in their endeavors, too.
Also, if you know of any Black-owned businesses in RVA or anywhere in the world (Iβm not tethered to RVA), please let me know in the comments. Iβd love to check them out if I can. If I canβt, I can definitely shout them out on social media.
Sources
1. National Today
2. DC.gov
3. Chicago Defender
4. Medium
5. Career Explorer (for demographics)
6. Yahoo Finance
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Hi friends!Β Iβve hit a (very brief) lull in my semester and personal life, so Iβve decided to clean up and update my socials just a little bit.Β I also wanted to mention that I have several shops where you can get my art on prints, clothing, and other fun things!Β Β
I also updated and added a 40-paged coloring book thatβs available for purchase on my Ko-fi page (more updates to come)!Β
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Some information on Black Business Month, how it began, and what people can do to support Black businesses.
I donβt know why, but my blog post didnβt cross post like it was supposed to. Thatβs ok, though. Iβll just post the link for now and draft a new post later.
Spotify has redefined what a βplayβ is, so if you have a podcast you may want to give this a read. It also has info on how other platforms define a play.
The podcast company moves to a thirty-second threshold
The first photo is from 1956. It shows a Black woman watching members of the Ku Klux Klan (a terrorist, racist, far-right organization focused on white supremacy) walking along a sidewalk in Montgomery, Alabama (USA). I couldn't find the photo's author, but most sources state that it was taken in 1956.
The second photo shows members of the Patriot Front group (a white supremacist and nationalist group, formed in 2017, that openly advocates what they call "American Fascism") traveling on the subway during the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence in Washington D.C., while a Black woman watches them. The photo is by photographer Cheney Orr, taken on July 4, 2026, 70 years after the first photo.
That has got to be TERRIFYING! Sitting on that that subway surrounded by racist, people that hate you, donβt want you to exist, could care less if something bad happens to you. I feel for these women who had to go through this.
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So glad I could be there to witness greatness & participate in something that was so important. Love you @sl0nk0b0mb.bsky.social! AND HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!
And thank you @thetrevorproject for all that you do!!
Slonkobomb is such a sweet, fun, loving person, and Iβm so glad that I know her. So, if you have Twitch, PLEASE follower her and give her your support! She deserves it so much! I mean, she supports the queer community AND loves her Black culture and community after all.
Finished writing the outline for episode 4 & have started writing one for episode 5. Once Iβm done with that. Iβll start writing blogposts for July. π So happy to be back in the rhythm of it all.
Today Iβm just trying to get the audio setup going, not gonna record an episode today. Donβt have the energy for that, but Iβve got a little time off coming up. So hopefully Iβll get enough rest to start again.
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You know, there was a time that I couldnβt say that because I was closeted and still pined for my familyβs love and affection. But now that Iβm a grown ass woman whoβs accepted herself and has found her tribe who loves her no matter what, I can sayβproudlyβHappy Pride Month as the Black queer woman I am. And if you are struggling, finding yourself, or youβre just uncertain, donβt worry! It wonβt always be like that. Soon, youβll be able to live in your truth.
