BQIC

Based in Columbus, Ohio.

Black Q***r & Intersectional Collective is a grassroots community organization working toward the liberation of Black LGBTQIA+ folks through direct action, community organizing, and creating spaces. We are a coalition of Black q***r and trans people working to build a society in which Black LGBTQIA+ people from all backgrounds can thrive. We seek to dismantle racist, transphobic, and homophobic forces through community organizing, education, and creating platforms upon which we can have our voices heard.

08/06/2026

With heavy hearts we share that comrade Sarah has passed away. With extreme gratitude and appreciation for Sarah we welcome folks to share fond memories of her in the comments.

Sarah impacted all those who knew her. As a lead medic for many of our protests and community pride events and festival, Sarah always showed up with knowledge and a fierce love for her community. She was intentional, took time with fellow medics and comrades to share skills and support, and always showed up for her loved ones and community.

Sarah’s passing is a huge loss to all those who knew her, spent time with her and learned from her brilliance. We hold so much love for her family, her chosen family, FACO, the pagan community, and the community safety community especially during this time. We hope everyone finds time to share memories, honor her work, and find ways to keep her memory alive.

Until we see each other again, comrade. Thank you for everything and SNS

08/02/2026

JAMES BALDWIN would be 102 today.

Born August 2, 1924, in Harlem, James Baldwin grew up the eldest of nine children, raised primarily by his mother and a stepfather who was a preacher, a religious childhood that shaped his early writing. He left the U.S. for Paris in 1948 at age 24, and went on to write many works across genres.

Novels: Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953); Giovanni's Room (1956); Another Country (1962); Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone (1968); If Beale Street Could Talk (1974).

08/01/2026

Black August began in 1979 when incarcerated organizers inside San Quentin held it down for Jonathan P. Jackson and George Jackson, brothers who fought the carceral state that cages Black people, especially Black q***r and trans people.

BQIC exists because we believe in a world with no police, no prisons, no detention centers. This month, we study, we remember, and we keep building toward that world.

07/30/2026

Black People Deserve To Live & To Have Justice: Reflections on the ongoing investigation into the death of Nolan Wells

Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, was a wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College. On July 4th, he boated to Horn Island, Mississippi with friends to celebrate and never made it home. His family wants a full, transparent, and timely investigation.

Nolan's disappearance and potential murder makes us think of countless other unresolved deaths of Black people, especially our LGBTQIA+ community. Cases where families and communities are left chasing answers instead of receiving them. This is why we demand transparency.
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We direct folks to the demands of his family:

A full and timely investigation into Nolan's death.
Release of all investigative records and witness statements.
Answers about the circumstances leading to his death.

And be sure to check out and share the GoFundMe for his family's support
https://buff.ly/muNswxT

07/22/2026

Happy Birthday to Essex Hemphill.

His writing confronted the devastation of the AIDS epidemic and insisted that Black liberation is incomplete without q***r liberation.

"If I don't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." — Essex Hemphill

07/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Columbus Community Pride returns Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 12pm – 7 PM. We are so excited to see you there. Check out Columbus Community Pride's link tree for all sign up forms!

APPLICATIONS + FORMS ARE NOW OPEN. Links in bio!

Mayme Moore Park
240 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43203

APPLICATIONS + FORMS ARE NOW OPEN. Links in bio!

07/07/2026

“History isn’t something you look back at and say it was inevitable. It happens because people make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive and of the moment, but those moments are cumulative realities.”

- Marsha P. Johnson

Forever and always, we'll honor the legacy of our ancestors.

Marsha’s legacy lives on through her role in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation, her commitment to caring for those most marginalized. Her life reminds us that liberation is measured by how we protect and fight for each other.

07/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Huge thank you to Grandview Theater and Drafthouse for partnering with BQIC and CCP this month for a delicious way to support Black Q***r and Trans folks in Columbus.

This deal has been going on since June 17, and it's still going! And you have the option to make your pizza vegan!

What's the deal? Every Sissy That Wok pizza (featuring house-made orange sauce, chicken, onion, green pepper, pineapple, crispy onions, and sriracha) sold will donate $2 directly to BQIC and CCP to support our work.

Check out their website and socials to learn more
https://grandviewtheater.com/
https://www.instagram.com/grandviewtheater/

06/29/2026

A different kind of Pride is possible. Since 2018, Columbus Community Pride has created a space rooted in care, community, and liberation

https://bit.ly/CCP2026_DONATE

06/27/2026

🚨 URGENT: ASL INTERPRETERS NEEDED

Due to previous ASL interpretation plans falling through, Columbus Community Pride 2026 is urgently seeking Black and BIPOC ASL interpreters for our upcoming Q***r Art & Variety Show.

If you are an ASL interpreter, know someone who may be available, or can help us make a connection, please reach out as soon as possible via DM or email.

Address

3286 North High Street
Columbus, OH
43202

Website

http://bqic.net/

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