#Bklyn boihood

[littlealienproducts]

Outside the XY: Queer, Black and Brown Masculinity by Bklyn Boihood

Outside the XY: Queer, Black and Brown Masculinity is an anthology of more than 50 stories, memories, poems, ideas, essays and letters--all examining what it looks like, feels like, and is like to inhabit masculinity outside of cisgendered manhood as people of color in the world.

#Bklyn Boihood

[javelinbookclub]

I have learned that we all contain multitudes and hypocrisies and that change is slow moving. I've learned that reconciliation has to occur between the parts of ourselves that are fragmented and wounded.

Parker T. Hurley, Outside the XY: Queer Black and Brown Masculinity

#change #transition #quote #January 2021 #Outside the XY #Bklyn boihood #parker t hurley #trans #trauma

[bklynboihood]

Did y’all get a chance to check out the collectives spotlight here on @tumblr yesterday? Read a bit about #bklynboihood and get your questions ready for us, you can submit them to us via @tumblr on Monday, June 10th and we will be answering them on June 13th! (Not pictured, collective member Mo Willis ) 📷 @naimagreen​

#bklyn boihood #tumblr #10years

[funkyqueers]

[a photo of a copy of “Outside the XY: Queer Black and Brown Masculinity” edited by Morgan Mann Willis. The cover is different shades of black, grey, brown in collage style with white and orange lettering, it is placed on a grey background.]

I finished this quiet a while back but I've been struggling to come up with the right words to review it – mainly because that doesn't feel enough. I don't want to merely review a book that has literally changed my life, you know? I am a very dramatic person but I mean this time. I am indebted to everyone who has contributed to and worked on this book. It was healing, transformative, validating, joyful, soothing, painful, eye-opening. A lot of it is very personal and most of it I want to keep to myself but I feel like the people who need this book know that, so... pick it up. Something less mushy and more political I want to mention is that I don't experience racialized masculinity. How I interacted with masculinity previous to last year has been very much through a White Feminist lense, so even if you have no personal connection to queer and/or trans masculinity, I urge you to read this because understanding masculinity as a gender (in the same way we construct womanhood or non binary genders) and as something that is affected by intersections of oppression and privilege is important. The way white feminists interact with masculinities of colour is often racist and veiled by screams about patriarchy that drown out any intersectional analysis. Especially if you are familiar with discourses about the centering of masculinity in queer spaces, this collection urges you to be more specific because what everyone means is thin, white, ablebodied masculinities that perform a specific desire. And those distinctions matter. (Also, not all queer spaces are equal. But maybe that's taking it to far for an instagram review.)

#my reviews #stay soft #queer masculinity #bklyn boihood #outside the xy: queer black and brown masculinity

[action]

Photo Credit: Naima Green

Pictured/Pronouns: Van (he, they) Chino (he, him) Nina (she, her) Ryann (they/them)

Not pictured/pronouns: Mo (she, they)

Pride Spotlight: bklyn boihood

Hey Tumblr! During the entire month for Pride 2019, we’ll be highlighting some amazing groups and individuals who are creating dope spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. First up @bklynboihood​, bklyn boihood is a collective that seeks to create spaces for queer and trans bois* of color in nyc. Let’s jump right in.

Your mission is to create spaces for Black and brown queer and trans bois* to cultivate stories, dreams and creative work. Why are these spaces so important? Why aren’t we seeing them more often?

Our mission is centered on black and queer bois*. At a time, there were very few spaces that celebrated boihood in all of the manifestations we witnessed on a day-to-day basis. As we continue to understand how lack of visual representation impacts mental health, we know it’s critical to celebrate black and queer bois because mainstream media has failed to do so. Mainstream media is a part of a larger institution, and any institution as we know has deep ties to white supremacy. We don’t see more dynamic platforms for black queer bois simply because white supremacy is a tool for eraser and that pervasive violence exists in all institutions.

Black and brown queer and trans folks created the LGBTQIA+ culture that we know today. That is #BlackExcellence365. Unfortunately we’re not seeing the right representation. How can we change that?

Power must be shifted. Do you have black queer and trans bois within your organization? Are they decision makers? If you’re a funder, are you using your platform to funnel fiscal support to organizations that center queer and trans black bois? Representation comes at a cost, often emotional labor, that in which we do not have the capacity to hold. So, are you leveraging power to hold the multiple and complex identities in which you wish to include? Inclusivity is never enough. Liberation is beyond inclusion. In order for us to to be free we must dismantle and center those are most at risk of being erased.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. People forget that it was Black and brown queer homeless youths who started this movement. How can we continue to honor them?

Honor them with your platforms, honor them with your funding, honor them by including them in the decision-making regarding their own representation, honor them beyond mere symbolism and move in solidarity by dismantling systems that wish to keep them out.

Thank you bklyn boihood for all the work you do work for the community. Tumblr, how are you supporting organizations during Pride 2019? Use the #tumblrpride to share.

This interview has been condensed for clarity

#blackexcellence365 #pride #tumblr pride

[dapperq]

Drum roll please. Announcing dapperQ's 10 year anniversary hosts. “NYC Pride in partnership with dapperQ present TEAZE, hosted by Jazzmyne Jay and AmbersCloset. Featuring: bklyn boihood, Truuu Party, Set It Off, Rose Gold, Yellow Jackets Collective, and special performance by Madame Gandhi.” VIP tickets sold out, but some GA still available here: https://nycpride.frontgatetickets.com/event/batj9q6n4x56ihwm

Jazzmyne Robbins is a plus size model, body positive activist, and fashion icon. As a Buzzfeed video producer, her focus has been on body positivity with videos like “Women Re-Create The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” (5 million+ views) and “I Wore A Bikini To The Beach For The First Time” (7 million+ views). Jazzmyne is consistently serving only the best looks as an ASOS Insider and has spoken at numerous Universities, Vidcon, and Rupaul’s DragCon. She is proud host of Buzzfeed’s Annual Queer Prom, providing the LGBTQ+ community with an opportunity to come together for the prom they've always dreamed of.

Amber Whittington is an activist, YouTuber, host, and actress who believes in changing the world by changing within. Her goal is to show up, show off, and inspire people to be the best version of themselves. Amber has a social reach of nearly one million; views totalling over 125million. Amber is one of the leading voices fighting for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. A powerful force working to de-stigmatize lesbianism and educate global audiences. Amber was recognized as “Humanitarian of the Year” in 2018 by the Community Nest Foundation and is a proud partner in The Weekend Soiree - an annual 4-day weekend retreat celebrating and empowering dope, Queer Womxn!

#queer style #queer fashion #world pride #NYC pride #hosts

[bladesnwaves]

So many gay activities this month!

#femmepremacy #bklyn boihood #black love #nyc lesbian #qwoc #nyc living #brooklyn

[miss-rosen]

THESE PHOTOS CELEBRATE QUEER COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR Miss Rosen for Feature Shoor

While working on her MFA thesis, All the black language, at the New York Public Library in 2017, Naima Green came upon Catherine Opie’s Dyke Deck, a set of poker cards that playfully looks into the lives and performances of ‘90s lesbians in the Bay Area.

“The deck felt both new and old, still radical and iconic. I knew it would find a place in my own work as I wanted to add to the ethos of queer cultures,” Green writes on her Kickstarter page.

With Opie’s blessing, Green reimages the Dyke Deck for the modern day as Pur·suit — a vital celebration of queer, trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming communities for women of color.

Here, Green shares her journey in search of a missing data set, creating a space of love, respect, and visibility for groups that have largely been marginalized in the art world. Visit Kickstarter to support the project and earn some great rewards.

Read the Full Story at Feature Shoot

Top: Bklyn Boihood for Pur·suit by Naima Green

Bottom: Pur·suit by Naima Green

[hellyeahscarleteen]

[staff]

Representation Matters

Here are just a few LGBTQ+ Tumblrs promoting advocacy and representation within the community. 

Bklyn Boihood (@bklynboihood​)

Bklyn Boihood is where “black, brown queer and trans bois*” can follow, cultivate, or show off all kinds of creative work. Their offline events are mainly held in Brooklyn, but their online presence is here for anyone who could benefit from their expressive, welcoming atmosphere.

My Kid is Gay (@mykidsgay​)

If you’re a kid who just came out to your parents (or you want to soon), think about sending them to this nice informational hub. It was created by the same people behind fan-favorite Everyone is Gay (@everyoneisgay​). We hope your parents support you no matter what and love you unconditionally always. If you can, let them know educating themselves can go a long way, too—especially if they’ve never been exposed to conversation around queer culture.

The Advocate (@theadvocatemag​)

The Advocate was founded in 1967. They’re celebrating 50 years of continuous publication, 50 years of fighting for what is right, 50 years of making sure you stay in the know. Give this downright historic publication a follow to interject a little news on your dashboard.

Queer Kid Stuff (@queerkidstuff​)

The subject of LGBTQ+ culture and education is still rarely discussed in media aimed at children. This web series is a lovely, engaging way to educate kids on LGBTQ+ topics. Lindsay and Teddy make videos, offer coloring sheets, and even have a section “4” grown ups.

#TumblrPride #Pride2017

[javelinbookclub]

Join us Monday, January 26th at 7:00pm EST via zoom to discuss Outside the XY: Queer Black and Brown Masculinity, an anthology by the bklyn boihood project edited by Morgan Mann Willis.

RSVP on eventbrite!

#Outside the XY #Bklyn boihood #Morgan Mann Willis #Anthology #Essays #Queer #outside the binary #nonbinary #masculinity #book club #virtual book club #zoom #eventbrite #lgbtqia

[bklynboihood]

Thank you for submitting your questions! See y’all at our pride events.

#bklyn boihood #tumblr pride #answertime

[femmepremacy]

TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!

Weary of the ways of the world?

LIBERATE YOURSELF from this regime, with all your raw, unfiltered BAD AND BOUJEE aesthetics for a cute likkle whine and bubble to alleviate the stress away.

BLACK LOVE allows us to take up space together and say I SEE YOU, sis - your struggle and your beauty. To connect and feel free through movement with NAAN WORRY of judgment or respectability.

So get ready to SWEAT out that fresh twist out and break your back to each booty bouncing beat.

$10 Adv tickets $15 at the door

Featuring DJs Mursi Layne https://soundcloud.com/dj-mursi-layne

Battyjack (KUNQ) https://soundcloud.com/fadetomind/kunq-takeover-fade-to-mind-on-rinse-fm-51216

gold s'wet

The space is wheelchair accessible

#QTPOC #Brooklyn #NYC #Lesbians #qtsd #Femmepremacy #kunq #bklyn boihood #femme

[transstudiesarchive]

Transgender Resources Masterpost

By Bryn Thomas

I want to start off this post by acknowledging that I have in no way encompassed all issues that trans people face or all questions that trans folks may have. I also want to recognize that many of these resources leave many people out - people outside of the United States are nearly entirely excluded, nonbinary people are rarely mentioned, and cost is not covered nearly enough. That being said, this archive and all those who contribute to it are working toward broadening the depth of information and resources available for trans folks and hopefully, over time, there will be plenty of information available specifically discussing those aspects of trans identity and experience.

Hormones

A Complete Guide to Estrogen, Anti-Androgens, and Progestagen

A Complete Guide to Testosterone

How to Give Yourself an Injection

A Guide to Hormone Therapy for Trans People

Another Guide to Estrogen

Another Guide to Testosterone

Ryan Jacob Howard One Year on Testosterone Video

Ty Turner One Year on Testosterone Video

Stef Sanjati Two Years on Estrogen

Gage One Year on Estrogen

Hormones and Insurance

Surgery

UCSF Guide to Breast Augmentation

UCSF Guide to Top Surgery/Mastectomy

Surgery: a Guide for FTMs

Surgery: a Guide for MTFs

Overview of Gender Affirming Procedures and Treatments

Medicare and Gender Affirming Surgery

Guide to Insurance Companies and Surgery Coverage

Colleges and Universities that Cover Transition-Related Medical Expenses Under Student Health Insurance

Binding/Packing/Tucking

A Guide to Breastforms

Breast Form Fitting Guide

A Guide to Chest Binding

How to Safely Bind

A Guide to Packing

A Guide to Tucking

POC Resources

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

A State by State Guide to QTPOC Organizations in the United States

Queer and Trans Resources by Ethnicity

Bklyn Boihood

Brown Boi Project

Kokumomedia

Trans People of Color Coalition

Resources for Black Trans Women

Trans Women of Color Collective

Mental Health

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

GLBT National Hotline: [phone]

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141(English and Spanish)

GLBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743

DeHQ: LGBTQ Helpline for South Asians: 908-367-3374

The Gender Centre Resources and Downloads

The Gender Spectrum Guide to Trans Mental Health

Legal Name and Gender Change

Trans Legal Services Network

Trans Law Help

Identity Document Resources

The procedure in terms of name and gender marker change vary widely from state to state so you will have to do research to see what your state requires of you.

Youth Resources

Trans Youth Equality Foundation

TransActive Youth Resources

Trans Student Educational Resources

Transgender Law Center Youth Resources

Coming Out to College Faculty and Staff

#transgender #transgender resources #transgender masterpost #testosterone #estrogen #top surgery #packing #tucking #trans insurance #trans youth resources #trans youth #trans poc resource #trans poc

[dapperq]

Ten years ago this year, dapperQ, one of the world’s most widely read queer style digital magazines, went live on the web. On March 8, 2009, dapperQ.com published our first digital article, “How to Shoot a Street Style Video.” Today, we are still going strong a DECADE later in a media landscape that has seen so many LGBTQ platforms shudder their doors. dapperQ continues to reach incredible heights thanks to our supportive communities and dedicated readers. We invite you to celebrate this momentous occasion at our remaining anniversary events: ⠀ 2019 Community Leadership Awards & Gala (dapperQ honorees): Thu, Jun 13, 2019, 6:30 PM EDT. 26 Bridge Street. Tix now available on Brooklyn Community Pride Center’s website. ⠀ 10 year anniversary party: NYC Pride in partnership with dapperQ present TEAZE, hosted by Jazzmyne Jay and AmbersCloset. Featuring: bklyn boihood, Truuu Party, Set It Off, Rose Gold, Yellow Jackets Collective, and special performance by Madame Gandhi. Saturday, June 29, 2019 - Time: 5pm - Midnight at the DL. Link to purchase tickets in Instagram bio. (VIP already sold out! Get GA while still available!) ⠀ dapperQ’s sixth annual queer fashion show during New York Fashion Week in partnership with Brooklyn Museum and sponsored by TomboyX. Thursday, September 5th with sip and shop from 6-8pm, show at 8:30pm at Brooklyn Museum. ⠀ Keep updated on all our events as they are formally announced and tickets become available on our website www.dapperQ.com as well as across our social media channels! ⠀ Thank each and every one of you for your continued support! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-wu31gWaO/?igshid=1hgb6h2isszm4