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BQIC is a grassroots community organization in Central Ohio that works towards the liberation of Black queer, trans, and intersex people from all walks of life through direct action, community organizing, education on our issues, and creating spaces to uplift our voices.

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#repost @columbuscommunitypride ・・・ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, READ TILL THE END: In 2012, transmisogynoir rose up violently on one fateful June night. Cece McDonald and her friends were assaulted in the street outside of a bar by group of men. They were followed, harassed, and eventually attacked with a bottle. But she fought back. In defending herself, the man was killed. However, the state continued continued to victimize her. They sentenced her to 41 months in a Men’s prison. Through her compelling strength CeCe fought back at the state as well and was released after a campaign for her freedom became far-reaching and unstoppable, having served 19 months too many. Through her story she has provided access to the rebirth of our agency, in a world that seeks to limit it every day for Black trans women. We speak the names of Dana Martin, Jazzaline Ware, Ashanti Carmon, Claire Legato, Muhlaysia Booker, Michelle Washington, Paris Cameron, Chynal Lindsay, and Chanel Scurlock. Now, hearing CeCe’s story would be infuriating and inspiring just reading it online or something right?! Well guess what! CeCe WILL BE HERE IN PERSON IN COLUMBUS AS OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER at the #CommunityPride Free CeCe Documentary Screening!!! (yes we are hollering) On Tuesday June 11th at 6-9:30 in the CCAD Beeler Gallery Auditorium, we will be screening the documentary. Afterward we will have a keynote address from Cece herself, then she will participate in a panel discussion with other locally-based Black trans women and people to engage in dialogue about their perspectives and experiences. Food will be provided! Movement mamas like CeCe have personally defined us and our commitment to the work and we are so honored to have her in our presence as we celebrate Community Pride. Please come with all your love, questions, and needs. You WON’T wanna miss this event! Xo! #CommunityPride #CommunityPride2019 #BlackTransLivesMatter #BlackTransWomenMatter #SayHerName #ColumbusPride #FreeCeCe #stonewall50

Coming soon to the (real) Pride near you! 😍 @columbuscommunitypride Along with community partners, we are organizing the 2nd annual Community Pride celebration which centers QTIPOC and those at other intersections of oppression, takes no corporate sponsorship, and outrightly fights against state-sanctioned violence. Celebrating our Revolutionary History on the 50 Year Anniversary of The Stonewall Uprising. There’s nothing we want more than to commemorate THE TRUE history of our roots with you, our community. Full schedule of Community Pride: Decades of Resistance 2019 Events: June 4th: Speak Up: Columbus Community Pride Spoken Word — The Vanderelli Room @ 8PM-10PM June 7th: Bash Back! Queer Club Night — The Olde Oak @ 10PM-2AM June 11th: Free CeCe!: Screening + Discussion — CCAD @ 6PM-9PM June 13th: Skate Against State Violence — Skate Zone 71 @ 9PM-12AM June 15th: Columbus Community Pride 2019: Decades of Resistance Festival — Mayme Moore Park @ 12PM-8PM #whycommunitypride #communitypride #columbuspride #transrightsnow #blacklivesmatter #qtpoc #stonewallwasariot #stonewall50

Our next Free Resource Friday will be Friday, May 31st 4:00-6:00 at the MLK Library Branch! We’ll be passing out resources like food, clothing, and hygiene items to folks for free. All in need are welcome to stop by, Black LGBTQIA+ folks and QTPOC to the front! This time, a rep from @equality.ohio will be present to share information about the work they do to legally advocate for LGBTQIA+ people, like with name changes or discrimination complaints for example **swipe for more info**. Stop by to learn more and/or get the help you need! As always, we are in need of donations — please bring by summer clothing, children’s clothing, socks, tampons, dental hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss), shelf-stable food, and snack items. Please DM us or email us at blackqueercolumbus@gmail.com if you are able to donate items to this initiative! 💕💕💕

#repost from @columbuscommunitypride — The full schedule of #CommunityPride events is out and we’re mad excited! Follow the Community Pride IG + hit the link in their bio to RSVP to the Facebook events 💕🌸 ・・・ We’re Live Y’all! & the week will be here before you know it. Peep the schedule and get ready for some bomb festivities! Times, locations, & Facebook events soon come 😎 . . . **don’t forget our two lead up events! May 24th and May 31st! ✊🏾 #alternativepride #columbuscommunitypride #columbuspride #transrightsnow #stonewallwasariot

We’re excited to be a part of the NO EVIL EYE launch this Thursday! Stop by to enjoy the films and say hi! More details on the micro-cinema + community fair + screening are over at @noevileyecinema , hit that follow! ・・・ Repost: Yoooo!!! Check out + support local artists + community orgs at our reception w/ a mini-zine + community fair including zines, prints, merch, magazines, and community organizing efforts. THURS MAY 9 @ 6p. Cash bar + light snacks available courtesy of @wexfilm ⛓LINK IN BIO ⛓

Are you following @columbuscommunitypride for updates on this year’s festivities?! If not, be sure to slide over there and check it out! Community Pride 2019: Decades of Resistance is gonna be a good one! Amazing logo design by @what.lucas 💕

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