Books, Articles, Films, & Shows by Black and Black Queer Folks

Books, Articles, Films, & Shows by Black and Black Queer Folks

* indicates that the book or movie is not free. I have linked these to the book’s original publisher; however, consider buying from the list of Black-owned bookstores included at the bottom of this guide.

Books and Essays by Black and Queer Authors and Scholars

Black Queer Films, Documentaries, and Series by Black Filmmakers

  • Black is… Black Ain’t — a Marlon Riggs documentary about intersection of Blackness, queerness, and HIV/AIDS; watch on Kanopy (university login) or rent on Vimeo*

  • Tongues Untied — a Marlon Riggs documentary about marginalization of Black gay men; watch on Kanopy (university login) or rent on Vimeo*

  • I Am Not Your Negro* — a documentary on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House

  • Pariah* — a lesbian coming-of-age film by Dee Rees

  • Rafiki* — a lesbian film by Wanuri Kahiu that takes place in Kenya

  • Bessie — a film about Bessie Smith by Dee Rees

  • The Watermelon Woman — a lesbian film by Cheryl Dunye

  • Moonlight — a gay film by Barry Jenkins

  • Dear White People — a 2014 film (linked here*) and current TV series (linked here) centering a Black community in a prestigious university; the series features two Black and queer characters

Other Essential Resources to Read and Watch to Get Educated

Black-owned Bookstores to Buy From

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A Comprehensive List of Resources and Funds to Support the Movement for Black Lives

A Comprehensive List of Resources and Funds to Support the Movement for Black Lives

Friendship is the Driving Force of New Label Oof Records’ First Compilation

Friendship is the Driving Force of New Label Oof Records’ First Compilation

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