Who we are
In June 2025, Back to BlaQ debuted in Wilton Manors, Florida, not just as a party or one time event, but as a proclamation that Black LGBTQ+ people belong at the center of Pride celebrations.
It was a bold statement: that Black queer and trans people deserve space, deserve power, and deserve joy in all its fullness. Back to BlaQ created a new cultural blueprint where Black queer expression leads, not follows, Black trans futures are centered, not debated, and where our stories are told on our terms.
Back to BlaQ sought to unite a community of innovators, creators, and leaders to affirm the intersection of Black identity and LGBTQ+ expression. Through dynamic performances and entertainment, across three rooms and seven DJs, Back to BlaQ spotlighted the unparalleled creativity and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ people across the African Diaspora, while providing a safe space for everyone in our community to experience joy, freedom, and authentic self-expression.
And with over 1,200 attendees from around Florida and beyond, the inaugural event surpassed every expectation, igniting a vibrant space where joy, freedom, expression, and community took center stage. Back to BlaQ created moments of joy and reclamation, and showed what’s possible when you move with intention.
Back to BlaQ serves as more than just one evening and a single celebration—it is COMMUNITY.
It is a beginning and a foundation.
In a time when LGBTQ+ people are facing increased threats to their safe spaces and Black people at the intersection are further marginalized, creating affirming spaces for Black LGBTQ+ people is an imperative.
In collaboration with our community partners, this event is intentionally designed to:
AMPLIFY JOY - Create and maintain safe spaces for Black LGBTQ+ people to experience unfiltered joy.
FOSTER CONNECTION - Create an empowering space where community members can connect, express themselves, and celebrate shared identities.
CULTIVATE ALLYSHIP - Partner with organizations, sponsors, and allies to promote greater inclusion and understanding of the intersectional experiences of Black LGBTQ+ people in Florida and beyond.
SET THE STAGE - Through intentional partnerships and collaboration, this event serves as a foundation for annual events and educational opportunities.
