Here, Black, Femme & Queer
IMAGES, STORIES, AND HISTORY OF BLACK LGTBQ+ KENTUCKIANS
This exhibition of images shines a light on the lives and legacies of Black, femme, & queer people from right here in Kentucky. From the fiery performances of Toni LaFlame to the downtown strolls of Sweet Evening Breeze, these individuals have played a crucial role in making Lexington a safer space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Some of these images were collected through Facebook posts and messages from members of Lexington’s queer community while most are from the collections of the Faulkner Morgan Archive.
This project is continuing to expand, so if you have any images, stories, or history that you would like to share, please reach out! Send any information you have on Black, femme, & queer Kentuckians to info@faulknermorgan.org.
Hosting Venues:
December 3 - December 28, 2024
Lussi Brown Coffee Bar – Lexington, KY
September 27 - November 17, 2024
Lexington Public Library – Lexington, KY
August 31 - September 27, 2024
Bolivar Art Gallery – Lexington, KY
June 29, 2024
Lexington Pride Festival – Lexington, KY
April 5 - June 5, 2024
Transylvania University – Lexington, KY
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond, KY
February 3 - September 8, 2023
University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
Featured Individuals
Click to learn more about each of these LGBTQ icons.
