A Black queer archive is being established in Kansas City; attend the {B/qKC} Launch Party

Celebrate the rich history of Black queer Kansas Citians. Join Nasir Anthony Montalvo and The Kansas City Defender as we celebrate the launch of new, standing Black queer archive, {B/qKC}, and preview a new city-wide exhibit experience. {B/qKC}: The Archive Launch Party (+ Volume_2 Exhibit Preview) March 1st, 2024.7:00PM-10:00PM.3601 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Register_at_bqkc2.eventbrite.com Promotional flyer for {B/qKC}: The Archive Launch Party (+ Volume_2 Exhibit Preview) Presented by BlaqOut This event is& presented& in partnership with& BlaqOut. BlaqOut is a united community of individual advocates, community activists and healthcare professionals who work to address the psychosocial and environmental challenges faced by Black MSM in the Greater Kansas City Area. Learn more about the organization& here. Produced by Astringent Press {B/qKC} is produced in collaboration with& astringent press. astringent pressis a low-to-no cost, independent book/zine/text/poster/etc. press based in Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more& here. Background {B/qKC} is a Black queer digital archive educating audiences on the contributions of Black LGBTQIA2S+ Kansas Citians–in turn, liberating their histories from racism and homophobia-fueled erasure. Born from their frustration with Black queer resource-deficiencies in Kansas City, {B/qKC} is founded and curated by Nasir Anthony Montalvo through The Kansas City Defender. With bigoted legislation...