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Episode 53: Black Queer Spaces and BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)

In this episode, we talk about black queer spaces and the importance of having those spaces for black queer folk. Mwanso shares why she founded BlaqUK and the amazing work they are doing to support black queer youth.

More information on BlaqUK:

·  Instagram/Twitter: @BlaqUK https://www.instagram.com/blaquk/?hl=en

·  https://blaq-uk.business.site/?m=true

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  The Black Trans Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/blacktransfoundation/?hl=en

·  UK Black Pride: https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk

·  Exist Loudly: https://www.instagram.com/existloudly/?hl=en

·  Tanya Compass: https://www.instagram.com/tanyacompas/?hl=en

·  Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk

·  T Time podcast

·  The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

More information on this podcast:

·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow

Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena