NATIVE SON
Actor Tramell Tillman Has Become a Fan Favorite for His Breakout ‘Severance’ Performance
As the long-awaited second season of Severance approaches its finale episode, actor Tramell Tillman continues to be a fan-favorite among viewers of the hit Apple TV+ series. read more…
NATIVE SON
‘Love Is a Dangerous Word’ Features a Collection of Rare 30-year-old Poems by Black Queer Author Essex Hemphill
Revered Black queer poet and activist Essex Hemphill’s literary works have finally returned to print in a newly released collection called Love is a Dangerous Word: the Selected Poems of Essex Hemphill. read more…
NATIVE SON
Justin Simien Calls Out White Nationalism as He Accepts Independent Spirit Award for “Hollywood Black” Doc
During his moving acceptance speech, Simien called out white nationalism and attacks on diversity, social progress, the LGBTQ community, and Black history made by the Trump administration. read more…
NATIVE SON
State Rep. Venton Jones Celebrates Black Queer Love with Proposal to His Partner at Texas State Capitol
A declaration of Black queer love radiated from the Texas State Capitol in Austin last week as Democratic State Representative Venton Jones dropped to one knee to propose to his partner Gregory Scott Jr. read more…
NATIVE SON
Luther Vandross Doc ‘Never Too Much’ Praised for Portraying How the Superstar Chose to Navigate his Sexuality
From his musical beginnings in New York City to his rise as a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Luther Vandross remains a pivotal figure in pop culture, an inspiration for countless creatives, and an especially beloved icon for the Black community. read more…
NATIVE SON
Tennis Player João Lucas Reis da Silva Celebrates his Queer Identity
On December 7, 24-year-old Brazilian player João Lucas Reis Da Silva became the first active male professional tennis player to come out as gay. Reis da Silva lobbed the news onto his Instagram page when he uploaded a carousel with photos of him and his boyfriend, Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
The Audience Club and STHLM DANS
“We created it three years ago to grow audiences through contemporary dance and spread the art form’s diversity throughout the city, adapting to the context of our partner’s locations,” Marie, the festival artistic director, said. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
International Contemporary Dance Returns with STHLM DANS
International creativity and movement return to Stockholm from 2-12 May 2024 with the third edition of STHLM DANS, the contemporary dance festival co-founded by Eva Broberg, Marie Proffit, and Jonas Robin. This year’s roster includes artists from Australia, France, Iran-Norway, Sweden, and an Afro-descendant film programme. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
Norwegian Choreographer Harald Beharie Performs Batty Bwoy in Stockholm
Based in Oslo, Norway, dancer and choreographer Harald Beharie debuted Batty Bwoy, his first solo performance, at Stockholm, Sweden's MDT (Modern Dance Theatre) in early May 2023. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
Community Building Through Hair with Stylist Elizabeth Atieno Nyaure
Elizabeth Atieno Nyaure is the owner of Stockholm, Sweden’s Salong Elizabeth hair salon, and has worked with notable public figures like Miss Sweden 2002 Malou Hansson, Eurovision 2012 winner Loreen, and singer and actress Kayo Shekoni. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
Filmmaker Jermain Raffington Celebrates History of Afro-Germans in Media
German documentarian Jermain Raffington celebrates the history and diversity of Afro-Germans in media through his production company, Vertical Social Club. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
Swedish Singer Eagle-Eye Cherry is Still Having Fun
Eagle-Eye is an artist with 25+ years of international success, currently promoting his latest single, Rising Sun. It'll be on his forthcoming album titled Back on Track, due for release on October 7, 2022. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
The Passionate Activism of Norwegian-American Robert Gillan
Robert Gillan is an American expatriate who’s lived in Oslo, Norway since 2012. Through his YouTube channel, DaRealNordicBlack, Robert uses his platform to encourage ethnic minorities to retain their cultures in their adopted homeland. read more…
NATIVE SON
Jussie Smollett’s Overturned Conviction, Still Challenges Black Queer Representation in Media
On November 21, 2024, almost three years after actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five of six felony counts of disorderly conduct related to a hate crime hoax, his convictions were overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. While the verdict was a victory of sorts, it still challenged many Black queer men. read more…
Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast
One way to feel invisible as a Black queer citizen is to scroll through popular LGBTQ+, Black, or mainstream media outlets. The lack of positive and consistent representation is difficult to ignore. Created, hosted, and produced by Erick Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is doing its part to remedy this. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
My Black Gay American Digital Nomad Journey
Erick Taylor Woodby shares about his four-year journey as a Black gay American digital nomad. He’s also the creator, host, and producer of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast, a global biweekly platform where Black LGBTQ professionals share about their countries and professions. read more…
KRULL MAGAZINE
Rediscovering Myself in Sweden
I share my experiences with visiting Sweden, my love of writing, and how I created Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast, a global biweekly platform where I interview Black LGBTQ professionals who share about their countries and professions. read more…
OUR BLACK GAY DIASPORA PODCAST
Dating as a Black Gay American Digital Nomad in Europe
I share my experiences dating as a Black Gay American digital nomad in Europe. And how racism and sexual fetishization may factor into it. read more…
MEDIUM.COM
Assumptions Around "Acting White"
The author shares his experiences and what he's learned about being perceived by some as not being "black enough". read more…
MEDIUM.COM
How James Baldwin Saved Me
The author shares how discovering American writer James Baldwin's 1953 novel, Go Tell It On The Mountain helped him during his teen years. read more…
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Learning Swedish Online for Native English Speakers
According to the 2019 edition of the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), Sweden ranks #2 out of 100 countries and regions that speak English as a second language. read more…