Philip Esteem

The Lady at Purple polka dot dress at our slam yesterday love it!!!!!

The 1st Red, Pink & Purple Polka Poetry Slam winners (from left to right)
Ques (1st Place)
Wesley Frazier-Keys (2nd Place)
Urban Legin'd Obasaki (3rd Place)
Gad-Dayam these guys blew the judges socks off!!!!
Thank you, Goddess Warrior, and to all of the other poets that came out today

Ebony Stewart is an acclaimed interdisciplinary poet, writer, and performance artist known for her exploration of the Black experience, with a focus on gender, sexuality, and race.
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Verse By Verse: The Making of World Champion Poet, Chev
In our ongoing mission to spotlight the most talented poets from straight, LGBTQ, & all backgrounds,
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Updates from Clarence A. Haynes
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YouTube video by Outsports com BALLIN OUT - Episode 1 Out LGBTQ+ athletes for USA Wheelchair Basketball

Congrats to Michiel Thomas and Team behind Ballin' Out on Your Emmy Award win for Outstanding Short Form Program. Ballin' Out tells the stories of several LGBTQ women around Team USA wheelchair basketball.
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This slam is like no other
Prizes: 1st place: $1K; 2nd: $ 700; 3rd: $ 400
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Opposition leader María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize.....
Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado gestures to supporters during a rally in Valencia, Carabobo state, Venezuela, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

October is Black Speculative Fiction Month Part 2: Favorite Authors
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature.
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Thank you, K. Ross Original Art, for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30. Look at this wonderful art Dr Derrick Tennial won at the event!
Join Kelly Sat Oct 11 for his last public art Pop-up for 2025.
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Thank you K.Ross Original Art for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30. Look at this wonderful art Jason won at the event! krossoriginalart.com

Black Speculative Fiction Part 1 Black speculative fiction (Black science fiction) is a rich and diverse umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of activities within the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. It is a space ...

Black Speculative Fiction Part 1
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month...
from Black Panther and Get Out, to Demascus and SupaCell
discover our top picks for Afrofuturism films and television shows...
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Congrats to my buddy Allen Writes Well (Allen R. Wells) Lambda Literary Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction. This is why I love our Artists in the Afternoon Panelists and Events.
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An Authentic Life: A Conversation with Terry Dyer Terry Dyer is a transformative leader known for his impact on both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, recognized for his strategic insights and dynamic leadership. He was named POZ Health Magazin...

Terry Dyer is a transformative leader known for his impact on both for-profit and nonprofit organizations,......Terry recently released his second book, Surviving & Thriving as a Gay Black Man, which serves as both a memoir and a source of inspiration....
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Healing and Reconnection: An Interview with George Elze, Jr. George Ellzey Jr. is a celebrated Telly Award-winning director and screenwriter based in the vibrant city of Chicago. His acclaimed short film, Cottage Grove (AMC+ & VTV), alongside the innovative exp...

Healing and Reconnection: An Interview with George Ellzey, Jr.
George is a celebrated Telly Award-winning director and screenwriter.... He shared insights into his film's universal message of healing...
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Artists in the Afternoon 2025 interview of Ronald Hinton, co-founder of the Queer Voices NYC Film Festival... he Queer, Afro-Puerto Rican actor, writer, and filmmaker was raised in the projects of NYC.
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Newport's Hidden History: The Thriving Black Community That Rivaled the Astors We know the Vanderbilts and Astors. It’s time to get acquainted with the Downings, Van Hornes, and Bannisters, too.

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Orion's Quest: A New Chapter in Queer Sci-Fi with Steven Chew and Nasir Kenneth Ferebee In a recent interview with PrideIndex, Steven Chew and Nasir Kenneth Ferebee discussed their innovative film, Orion's Quest, a science fiction short that thoughtfully examines an alien's exploration o...

Orion’s Quest: A New Chapter in Queer Sci-Fi with Steven Chew and Nasir Kenneth Ferebee
Orion’s Quest is a sci fic short that thoughtfully examines an... The film features a talented cast, including Michelle Mitchenor, Dyllón, and Obio Jones.
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YouTube video by Vici Howard KEEPING THE JOY ON

Help Us Keep The Joy ON!
Join us in empowering voices! Black & Brown Femme Films (BBFF) and The Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation have united with a shared vision to create a profound impact. Your support can ignite real change!
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join us for Artists in The Afternoon 2025: Meeting the Moment
August 30 in ATL
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YouTube video by Wyatt! Out Loud WYATT! 235: Outspoken! Opinionated! Incorrigible! He's Activist Philip Esteem!

WYATT! 235: Outspoken! Opinionated! Incorrigible! He's Activist Philip Esteem! I'm on WYATT
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Aaron Foley: Discussions on an HBCU Love Anthology
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Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
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Guy Anthony: Whole on Purpose Guy Anthony is a respected HIV/AIDS activist, community leader, and author who has dedicated his life to combating HIV/AIDS-related stigma since his diagnosis as a teen. He gained acclaim for his book...

Guy Anthony: Whole on Purpose
Guy Anthony is a respected HIV/AIDS activist, community leader, and author...He gained acclaim for his book Pos(+)tively Beautiful: Affirmations, Advocacy & Advice.. is also the founder of the Black, Gifted & Whole Foundation
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Announcing the Film and Television Panelists for Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition

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Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
Andre Bradley, YA Fiction Novelist will be in the building
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Announcing the Finalists for the 37th Annual Lambda Literary Awards This year marks 37 years of the Lambda Literary Awards, celebrating outstanding LGBTQ+ voices in literature and storytelling in an increasingly vital fulfillment of the organization’s mission.“This ye...

Pictured from left to right authors, KB Brookins, Darius Stewart and Anne Shade are among the 2025 Lammy Award finalists
I'm so proud of these Authors of Note. I love it!!!
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Derek McPhatter is a talented queer Black playwright & screenwriter who creates narratives that explore the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, and technology... with a particular affinity for dramedies and sharp dialogue....
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Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
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The Black & Brown Femme Films Fest is here join us today if you're in Chicago