Back in June, I had the opportunity to photograph trans activist, writer, and artist Raquel Willis for
@1stdibs Pride campaign in collaboration with the
@leslielohmanmuseum (a museum devoted to the exhibition and preservation of LGBTQIA+ art and history). Willis, who sits on the board, had the chance to explore Leslie-Lohman's queer archives. She viewed images of figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Colin Robinson, as well as curated a pride collection for 1stDibs.
Coming from North Carolina, I often reflect on how the South has profoundly shaped me and how I deeply love my home. But reflecting on growing up black and queer I realize it created a void inside me, often leaving me yearning for queer space and community. Being away and having found a community now, I am frequently reminded of how important not only visibility is but also how crucial the documentation of our voices and narratives is.
Beautiful words written by
@likethediner . The exhibition showacsed is “Images on Which to Build, 1970s-1990s,” a photographic documentation of activism, education, and media production within trans, queer, and feminist grassroots organizing from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Lighting Assistant:
@kuan_hotdog 
