Black Educated Lesbians

10/14/2026

📣 JOIN US VIRTUALLY THIS FRIDAY!

I’m excited to share that I’ve been invited to participate as an alumni panelist at Michigan State University’s Q***ring Racial Justice Summit alongside Dr. T.J. Jourian!

As the Founder and Executive Director of Black Educated Le****ns® (BEL), I’m looking forward to contributing to conversations about racial justice, LGBTQ+ experiences, leadership, and the importance of creating spaces where our communities can thrive.

Although I’ll be participating in person, Michigan State University has provided an opportunity for interested colleagues and community members to join the Alumni Panel virtually.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

💻 Virtual Attendance via Zoom

If you’re interested in attending, please send me a private message for the webinar information.

For security purposes, the webinar link and password will only be shared privately with individuals planning to attend, as requested by the event organizers. Attendees will also need to sign in using a Zoom account.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to Michigan State University and participate in this important conversation.

United in Power, Purpose, and Pride. 💜💛

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10/13/2026

The only thing that matters. Not comments on social media but this.

10/12/2026

💜💛 REPRESENT BEL. WEAR THE PRIDE. LIVE THE PURPOSE! 💜💛

Our Black Educated Le****ns® merchandise is here, and we’re excited to share these beautiful pieces with our community! 🛍️✨

From our signature purple and gold apparel to our journals, tote bags, pens, socks, and keychains, every item represents something bigger than merchandise.

It’s about visibility. It’s about community. It’s about PRIDE!

🛍️ Check out our BEL merchandise collection:

💜 BEL-branded T-shirts
💛 Signature tote bags
💜 Journals and pens
💛 Cozy purple and gold socks
💜 BEL keychains

Whether you’re attending a BEL event, representing your community, or looking for a meaningful gift, show your BEL pride wherever you go!

Our motto says it all:

UNITED IN POWER, PURPOSE, AND PRIDE.

🌐 Visit our website:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-bel-shop

Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging someone who would love BEL merchandise!

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Welcome to The BEL Shop — a space created by and for Black le****ns.Every purchase supports the mission and year-round work of Black Educated Le****ns (BEL),…

10/10/2026

💜💛 3rd Annual Black Educated Le****ns® Conference Highlights!

Three days. One powerful community. Countless unforgettable moments.

From September 18–20, 2026, we gathered in Atlanta for our 3rd Annual BEL Conference under the theme “Thriving in Power: Liberation, Legacy, Leadership.”

What an incredible weekend of connection, education, empowerment, healing, and celebration!

Together, we created space for meaningful conversations about physical and mental health, healthy relationships, women's health, financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, sexual liberation, and so much more.

We laughed, we learned, we connected, and most importantly, we continued building a community where Black le****ns and Black q***r women can thrive.

To our incredible facilitators, attendees, sponsors, vendors, community partners, volunteers, and BEL Dream Team, THANK YOU! Your contributions helped bring this experience to life.

📸 Relive the moments! Check out our conference highlights and see some of the memories we created together.

🔗 View the 2026 BEL Conference Highlights:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_pqmv9aQzm7Z-m829J5RjtdWMD4q7kG1?usp=sharing

✨ And we're just getting started!

The 4th Annual BEL Conference is headed to Chicago, September 17–19, 2027, with our theme:

“Thrive in Purpose: Legacy in Motion.”

Visit https://belconference.com to learn more!

💜 United in Power, Purpose, and Pride. 💛

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A National Gathering Centering Black Le****ns and Black Q***r Women

10/09/2026

💚🤍 COMING BACK HOME TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY! 💜💛

Some invitations just mean a little more. This is definitely one of them. 🥹

On Friday, October 16, 2026, I will be returning to my alma mater, Michigan State University, to participate as an alumni panelist at the Q***ring Racial Justice Summit, hosted at the MSU Multicultural Center.

To be invited back to the university that was part of my journey is already special. But to know that Michigan State is creating space for conversations centered on racial justice, LGBTQ+ identities, liberation, and community makes this moment even more meaningful.

I’ll be joining Dr. T.J. Jourian, someone I’ve known for approximately 20 years, for the Lunch and Learn Alumni Panel from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Twenty years of connection, different journeys, and now an opportunity to share space on a panel at our alma mater. That’s something special. 💚

As the Founder and Executive Director of Black Educated Le****ns® (BEL), so much of my work today is rooted in creating the spaces, opportunities, and representation that our communities deserve.

Being able to return to MSU and participate in conversations that reflect those same values feels like a full-circle moment.

I’m especially proud to see my alma mater investing in these conversations and creating opportunities for students, alumni, scholars, and community members to engage in meaningful dialogue.

I’m looking forward to reconnecting with the Spartan community, sharing my experiences, learning from others, and simply being back on campus.

Once a Spartan, always a Spartan! 💚🤍

Go Green! Go White! 💚🤍

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10/06/2026

MASC-PRESENTING LE****NS, BEL MEANS Y’ALL TOO. 💜

Before the year ends, use those health insurance benefits and take care of YOU.

Depending on your body, age, health history and risk factors, ask your provider what you’re due for:

🩺 Annual wellness visit
🩸 Bloodwork
❤️ Blood pressure, cholesterol & diabetes screenings
🎀 Breast/chest cancer screening
🌸 Cervical cancer screening, if you have a cervix
🧪 STI & HIV testing
🦷 Dental cleaning
👓 Eye exam
🧠 Mental health care
💉 Recommended vaccines
🥗 Nutrition & wellness benefits

Being masculine-presenting does not mean reproductive, sexual or preventive healthcare doesn’t apply to you.

And you deserve providers who respect how you identify and present without making assumptions about your body or your healthcare needs.

Check your benefits. Schedule what you’re due for. Ask questions. Advocate for yourself.

💜 At BEL, when we talk about taking care of our community, we mean y’all too.

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10/04/2026

The Aftetnath of an event. I’m just now getting everything out of my car and reorganizing it all for the Holiday Gala and next years Spring into Health Fair. The work never stops but I will be taking it easy more often. I deserve to. But buy your tickets 🎫

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Registration is OPEN:
https://belconference.com/2027

10/01/2026

💜🎄 SAVE THE DATE: THE INAUGURAL BEL HOLIDAY GALA & COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 🎄💜

I shared some of the vision in the video, but there is so much more behind why I want BEL to create this event.

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Metro Atlanta

BEL’s work includes education, wellness, research, leadership, resources, advocacy, and creating spaces for Black le****ns and Black q***r women to connect.

But our community also deserves spaces created simply for joy, celebration, connection, and being together.

That is the vision behind the BEL Holiday Gala & Community Celebration.

I want us to have an evening where Black le****ns and Black q***r women can dress up, eat good food, dance, laugh, shop with community vendors, meet organizations doing work in our community, make new connections, and simply enjoy one another.

💜 Community, Not Competition

That is an important part of the mission behind this event.

There are organizations, groups, businesses, and community leaders doing meaningful work for Black le****ns and Black q***r women throughout Metro Atlanta. I want this gala to create opportunities for us to be in the same room, learn about each other’s work, share resources, build relationships, and make sure our community knows what’s available to them.

The evening will include dinner, music and dancing, community vendors, community organizations and resources, selected community spotlights, fundraising, networking, and plenty of opportunities to simply enjoy the night.

More information will be coming about:

✨ Tickets
✨ Vendor opportunities
✨ Community partnerships
✨ Sponsorship opportunities
✨ Community Spotlights
✨ And more

For now, save the date.

🎄 Saturday, December 12, 2026
💜 Inaugural BEL Holiday Gala & Community Celebration
📍 Metro Atlanta

This is a celebration of us.

United in Purpose. Power. Pride. 💜💛

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