Welcome to our October issue, DIVAs! This Black History Month edition is a special one, featuring none other than internationally renowned singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé. Chatting to DIVA editor-in-chief Roxy Bourdillon, she discusses her first time at UK Black Pride, coming out and embracing authenticity.
Also inside:
What’s it really like swiping right when melanated? Nic Crosara investigates
This is allyship: How Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE channels Black, queer power
A League Of Their Own: The magic of Black, queer joy onscreen
“It’s trans time!”: How Yasmin Finney is changing the world, from Heartstopper to Doctor Who
Kemah Bob’s Guide To Life: The comedian and host of Foc It Up! comedy club shares her words of queer wisdom
“You can be queer and play jungle”: SHERELLE, DJ and founder of record label BEAUTIFUL, on uplifting Black, queer talent in electronic music
Everything falls into place: ABISHA chats sad queer bangers, being scouted and her latest EP
Code-switching: Nic Crosara pens a love letter to Harriet Tubman
Queer Black women are having their ADHD diagnoses missed: Here’s why that’s important
LGBTQIA rights in Iran: DIVA investigates
PLUS: Jimanekia Eborn, Black Angel, Iris Prize & more!
