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An Evening with Jocelyn Taylor Event Flyer

Promotional flyer for a screening and discussion featuring video artist Jocelyn Taylor. Hosted by ZAMI and the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Life, the event highlights artistic representations of African American lesbian identity and challenges to dominant narratives about Black women’s bodies.

ZAMI Members at Pride Gathering

Color photograph depicting participants at a Pride or community gathering event, including individuals wearing ZAMI apparel and visible rainbow flags. The image captures expressions of joy, visibility, and collective identity within Black LGBTQ+ community spaces.

ZAMI Members with Audre Lorde Poster

Photograph of ZAMI members gathered indoors holding a poster featuring Audre Lorde and one of her quotations. The image reflects the organization’s intellectual and cultural grounding in Lorde’s work and its role in fostering community, identity, and empowerment among Black lesbians.

ZAMI Audre Lorde Scholarship Recipients

Group photograph of scholarship recipients and ZAMI members holding award checks from the Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund. The image documents ZAMI’s commitment to education, leadership development, and community support for lesbians of African descent.

ZAMI Remembers Audre Lorde Event Flyer

Flyer announcing a commemorative event honoring Audre Lorde, hosted by ZAMI and community partners at the First Existentialist Church in Atlanta. The program reflects the influence of Lorde’s work on Black lesbian feminist thought and community organizing. Sponsored by Charis Books, the First Existentialist Congregation, and Spelman College’s Lesbian/Bisexual Alliance.

The Duncan Teague Collection Overview

Archival overview describing the Duncan Teague Collection at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. The page outlines Teague’s work as an activist, writer, and founder of ADODI Muse, and describes the significance of the collection within AARL’s Black LGBTQ+ archival holding

“Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate in D.C.” — Gay Rights March Article

Newspaper article reporting on a large gay rights demonstration in Washington, D.C., highlighting participation by Black LGBTQ+ activists including members of BWMT/Atlanta (Black and White Men Together).

Fantasia Magazine Cover

Cover of the premiere issue of Fantasia Magazine, a publication created for same-gender-loving people of African descent. The issue features commentary addressing homophobia in the Black church and includes news, arts, and community reporting.

Certificate of Training Awarded to Duncan E. Teague

Certificate issued by Positive Impact, Inc. recognizing Duncan E. Teague for participation in the training “Keeping Our Brothers in Mind: Black Gay Men, Mental Health and HIV.” The training addressed HIV-related health and mental health issues affecting Black gay and bisexual men.

“Black Gays Coming Out in Face of Hostile Reception” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article Featuring Duncan Teague

Newspaper article discussing the experiences of Black gay men organizing in Atlanta. The article includes commentary from Duncan E. Teague, co-chair of the African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance (AALGA), reflecting on community visibility and advocacy.

Venus Magazine Cover Featuring Ann Nesby

Cover of Venus Magazine, Volume 3, Number 1 (January 1997), featuring singer Ann Nesby. The magazine focused on news, culture, and issues affecting lesbians and gays of African descent.

BLK Magazine Cover — “Has Winnie Lost It?”

Cover of BLK: The National Black Lesbian and Gay Newsmagazine, Volume 3, Number 5 (May 1991). The issue features coverage of Black LGBTQ+ culture, politics, and current events.

CLiKQUE Magazine Cover — “Remember Me? I’m Still Kicking and Raising Hell”

Cover of CLiKQUE Magazine, Volume 2, Number 6 (November 1998), featuring a photograph of two men and the headline “Remember Me? I’m Still Kicking and Raising Hell.” The publication served as a news and entertainment magazine for Black LGBTQ+ communities.

Portrait of Duncan Teague

Color portrait of Duncan E. Teague, an Atlanta-based social and political activist, writer, and community organizer associated with Black LGBTQ+ organizing and the ADODI Muse ensemble. The portrait depicts Teague resting his hands together while looking directly at the camera.

Florie Trice and Martha Greer Bentley

Photograph of Florie Trice and Martha Greer Bentley during an event associated with the National Conclave of Grady Graduate Nurses, taken in 1965. The image shows Martha Greer Bentley standing and signing a document on a table while Florie Trice sits nearby observing the moment. A man stands behind the table, leaning forward to watch the signing. Floral arrangements and formal attire suggest the occasion was part of a ceremonial or organizational gathering. The photograph documents the professional and social activities of African American nurses connected with the Grady Graduate Nurses organization. Professional nursing associations such as this played an important role in supporting Black medical professionals during the twentieth century, providing networks for professional advancement, leadership development, and community service during a period when opportunities in many medical institutions remained limited by racial discrimination.