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Affirming Black Families

Affirming Black Families

Written by: Blaq Equity Baltimore
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Black families love and affirm their LGBTQ kids. This isn’t a narrative we hear often. But those of us who know, know that love is Black family tradition. While some families are still on a journey to love and affirmation, we know that every Black family, with the right support, has the capacity to show up in the ways their LGBTQ kids need.

Affirming Black Families is a program of Blaq Equity Baltimore that seeks to resource and support existing Black LGBTQ families, and create new ones. This includes non-LGBTQ Black parents and caregivers of LGBTQ kids, Black LGBTQ parents of non-LGBTQ kids, or Black LGBTQ parents with LGBTQ kids. Our podcast is one element of a larger program to surround these families with l

Affirming Black Families is hosted by Ti Malik Coleman (he/him) and Jabari Lyles (they/them). Tune in to hear them discuss the ins and outs of creating and maintaining strong, affirming Black families.

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Episodes
  • The Pride Episode

    The Pride Episode
    Oct 21 2024

    October is Black LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Baltimore, locally known as Baltimore BLAQ Pride. In this episode, Jabari and Ti Malik discuss what Black LGBTQIA+ Pride means to them, and what it could mean to Black families.
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    55 mins
  • Alphabet Soup

    Alphabet Soup
    Oct 21 2024

    There are a lot of letters in LGBTQIA+! This episode provides an overview of our understanding of the key terms and definitions commonly used when talking about LGBTQ affirmation and inclusion. Consider it an LGBTQ 101 crash course, podcast style!
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Welcome to Affirming Black Families

    Welcome to Affirming Black Families
    Oct 21 2024

    Ti Malik and Jabari discuss the motivation for this new podcast, their hopes for the project and the importance of having a resource like this for Black families.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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