For our penultimate issue of the year, we could think of no better cover star than the gamechanging Jess Carter. She and her fellow Lionesses made history (again) at this year's Women's Euro 2025. She tells us all about this iconic moment, as well as the importance of LGBTQIA+ visibility on the pitch and her love story with fellow footballer Ann-Katrin Berger. She also opens up about racism in football and what made her decide to speak out about it.
This issue is guest edited by award-winning campaigner Lady Phyll. To commemorate Black History Month in the UK she explores the theme of "becoming" and celebrates and amplifies the voices of LGBTQIA+ people of colour. From shining a spotlight on Black WLW relationships and fellow trailblazing activists fighting for our futures to creating safe spaces in Ghana, there's a lot for DIVA readers to learn from and be inspired by within these pages.
Also inside:
Non-binary musician Nxdia on becoming a viral sensation
What's it like being a reality TV star when you’re queer and melanated?
Eva Echo, Sabah Choudrey and Travis Alabanza on trans youth, joy and liberation
Meet the queer PlantTok sensation who can help you bloom into yourself
The world’s on fire: Here’s how you can make a change
The beauty of Black lesbian love: “With her, I am fully seen”
Do I "pass" well? Or am I just not white...
Mzz Kimberley on how Black trans women create joy in the darkest time
Exploring the queerstory of ballroom culture
PLUS: GOLDA ROSHEUVEL, AKWAEKE EMEZI, KALYNN BAYRON AND MORE!
