Philip Esteem
@philipesteem.bsky.social
Philip Esteem, Executive Director. The Esteem Awards is a 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting positive images of the African American/People of Color, LGBTQ+ communities and our allies. https://t.co/XwS8ogFS5K
Stories of Love, Loss, And Resilience: The World of T.A. Riddle
T.A. Riddle is a writer, observer, and eternal romantic who delves into the complexities of human connection....
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T.A. Riddle is a writer, observer, and eternal romantic who delves into the complexities of human connection....
www.prideindex.com/stories-of-l....
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Stories of Love, Loss, And Resilience: The World of T.A. Riddle
T.A. Riddle is a writer, observer, and eternal romantic who delves into the complexities of human connection....
www.prideindex.com/stories-of-l....
T.A. Riddle is a writer, observer, and eternal romantic who delves into the complexities of human connection....
www.prideindex.com/stories-of-l....
My Favorite LGBTQ Themed films of the 1990s Part 1
...Iconic coming to age films like My Own Private Idaho (1995) and Paris Is Burning (1996) continue to influence today’s films ...gems like Black Is… Black Ain’t.....
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...Iconic coming to age films like My Own Private Idaho (1995) and Paris Is Burning (1996) continue to influence today’s films ...gems like Black Is… Black Ain’t.....
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My Favorite LGBTQ Themed films of the 1990s Part 1
When I created my favorite list of Black films from the 1990s, I didn't notice that only one title included an LGBTQ character: Set It Off. This oversight was unintentional, the 1990s featured many gr...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My Favorite LGBTQ Themed films of the 1990s Part 1
...Iconic coming to age films like My Own Private Idaho (1995) and Paris Is Burning (1996) continue to influence today’s films ...gems like Black Is… Black Ain’t.....
prideindex.com/my-favorite-lgbtq-films-of-the-1990s-part-1/
...Iconic coming to age films like My Own Private Idaho (1995) and Paris Is Burning (1996) continue to influence today’s films ...gems like Black Is… Black Ain’t.....
prideindex.com/my-favorite-lgbtq-films-of-the-1990s-part-1/
I am finishing up this WYATT interview with Esteem award winner Brandon Smith. I love his infectious smile!! Brandon is co-founder the Queer Voices NYC Film Festival
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November 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I am finishing up this WYATT interview with Esteem award winner Brandon Smith. I love his infectious smile!! Brandon is co-founder the Queer Voices NYC Film Festival
youtu.be/cfl2HR6zfK0?...
youtu.be/cfl2HR6zfK0?...
Black Speculative Fiction Part 2: Favorite Authors
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature....
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature....
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Black Speculative Fiction Part 2: Favorite Authors
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature....
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature....
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
Black speculative fiction (Black science fiction) is a rich and diverse umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of activities within the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Black speculative fiction (Black science fiction) is a rich and diverse umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of activities within the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
Sanctuary and Survival: Marcellus Armstrong Discusses ‘Talking Walls’
Marcellus Armstrong is a notable artist, filmmaker, media programmer, and educator whose work explores Blackness and queerness...
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Marcellus Armstrong is a notable artist, filmmaker, media programmer, and educator whose work explores Blackness and queerness...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Sanctuary and Survival: Marcellus Armstrong Discusses ‘Talking Walls’
Marcellus Armstrong is a notable artist, filmmaker, media programmer, and educator whose work explores Blackness and queerness...
prideindex.com/sanctuary-and-survival-marcellus-armstrong-discusses-talking-walls/
Marcellus Armstrong is a notable artist, filmmaker, media programmer, and educator whose work explores Blackness and queerness...
prideindex.com/sanctuary-and-survival-marcellus-armstrong-discusses-talking-walls/
A Place at the Table: One-on-One with jada-amina
PrideIndex had the honor of speaking with jada-amina, the Curator of the Black Harvest Film Festival happening here in Chicago.
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PrideIndex had the honor of speaking with jada-amina, the Curator of the Black Harvest Film Festival happening here in Chicago.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A Place at the Table: One-on-One with jada-amina
PrideIndex had the honor of speaking with jada-amina, the Curator of the Black Harvest Film Festival happening here in Chicago.
prideindex.com/a-place-at-t...
PrideIndex had the honor of speaking with jada-amina, the Curator of the Black Harvest Film Festival happening here in Chicago.
prideindex.com/a-place-at-t...
Myth, Identity, and the Margins: The Art of HAUI
In a recent interview with PrideIndex, Haui discussed his journey from theater to filmmaking......Inspired by a spoken-word poem Aunt Harriet will be shown at the Black Harvest Film Fest on Sun Nov 9....
www.prideindex.com/myth-identit...
In a recent interview with PrideIndex, Haui discussed his journey from theater to filmmaking......Inspired by a spoken-word poem Aunt Harriet will be shown at the Black Harvest Film Fest on Sun Nov 9....
www.prideindex.com/myth-identit...
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Myth, Identity, and the Margins: The Art of HAUI
In a recent interview with PrideIndex, Haui discussed his journey from theater to filmmaking......Inspired by a spoken-word poem Aunt Harriet will be shown at the Black Harvest Film Fest on Sun Nov 9....
www.prideindex.com/myth-identit...
In a recent interview with PrideIndex, Haui discussed his journey from theater to filmmaking......Inspired by a spoken-word poem Aunt Harriet will be shown at the Black Harvest Film Fest on Sun Nov 9....
www.prideindex.com/myth-identit...
The Lady at Purple polka dot dress at our slam yesterday love it!!!!!
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The Lady at Purple polka dot dress at our slam yesterday love it!!!!!
The 1st Red, Pink & Purple Polka Poetry Slam winners (from left to right)
Ques (1st Place)
Wesley Frazier-Keys (2nd Place)
Urban Legin'd Obasaki (3rd Place)
Gad-Dayam these guys blew the judges socks off!!!!
Thank you, Goddess Warrior, and to all of the other poets that came out today
Ques (1st Place)
Wesley Frazier-Keys (2nd Place)
Urban Legin'd Obasaki (3rd Place)
Gad-Dayam these guys blew the judges socks off!!!!
Thank you, Goddess Warrior, and to all of the other poets that came out today
November 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The 1st Red, Pink & Purple Polka Poetry Slam winners (from left to right)
Ques (1st Place)
Wesley Frazier-Keys (2nd Place)
Urban Legin'd Obasaki (3rd Place)
Gad-Dayam these guys blew the judges socks off!!!!
Thank you, Goddess Warrior, and to all of the other poets that came out today
Ques (1st Place)
Wesley Frazier-Keys (2nd Place)
Urban Legin'd Obasaki (3rd Place)
Gad-Dayam these guys blew the judges socks off!!!!
Thank you, Goddess Warrior, and to all of the other poets that came out today
Ebony Stewart is an acclaimed interdisciplinary poet, writer, and performance artist known for her exploration of the Black experience, with a focus on gender, sexuality, and race.
www.prideindex.com/5-questions-with-ebony-stewart/
www.prideindex.com/5-questions-with-ebony-stewart/
October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Ebony Stewart is an acclaimed interdisciplinary poet, writer, and performance artist known for her exploration of the Black experience, with a focus on gender, sexuality, and race.
www.prideindex.com/5-questions-with-ebony-stewart/
www.prideindex.com/5-questions-with-ebony-stewart/
Verse By Verse: The Making of World Champion Poet, Chev
In our ongoing mission to spotlight the most talented poets from straight, LGBTQ, & all backgrounds,
www.prideindex.com/verse-by-verse-the-making-of-world-champion-poet-chev-guthrie/
In our ongoing mission to spotlight the most talented poets from straight, LGBTQ, & all backgrounds,
www.prideindex.com/verse-by-verse-the-making-of-world-champion-poet-chev-guthrie/
October 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Verse By Verse: The Making of World Champion Poet, Chev
In our ongoing mission to spotlight the most talented poets from straight, LGBTQ, & all backgrounds,
www.prideindex.com/verse-by-verse-the-making-of-world-champion-poet-chev-guthrie/
In our ongoing mission to spotlight the most talented poets from straight, LGBTQ, & all backgrounds,
www.prideindex.com/verse-by-verse-the-making-of-world-champion-poet-chev-guthrie/
Updates from Clarence A. Haynes
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See story here www.prideindex.com/updates-from...
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Updates from Clarence A. Haynes
See story here www.prideindex.com/updates-from...
See story here www.prideindex.com/updates-from...
Congrats to Michiel Thomas and Team behind Ballin' Out on Your Emmy Award win for Outstanding Short Form Program. Ballin' Out tells the stories of several LGBTQ women around Team USA wheelchair basketball.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJpa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJpa...
BALLIN OUT - Episode 1 Out LGBTQ+ athletes for USA Wheelchair Basketball
YouTube video by Outsports com
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October 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Congrats to Michiel Thomas and Team behind Ballin' Out on Your Emmy Award win for Outstanding Short Form Program. Ballin' Out tells the stories of several LGBTQ women around Team USA wheelchair basketball.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJpa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJpa...
This slam is like no other
Prizes: 1st place: $1K; 2nd: $ 700; 3rd: $ 400
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Prizes: 1st place: $1K; 2nd: $ 700; 3rd: $ 400
prideindex.com/a-poetry-slam-like-no-other-coming-november-1-to-chicago/
October 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This slam is like no other
Prizes: 1st place: $1K; 2nd: $ 700; 3rd: $ 400
prideindex.com/a-poetry-slam-like-no-other-coming-november-1-to-chicago/
Prizes: 1st place: $1K; 2nd: $ 700; 3rd: $ 400
prideindex.com/a-poetry-slam-like-no-other-coming-november-1-to-chicago/
Opposition leader María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize.....
Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado gestures to supporters during a rally in Valencia, Carabobo state, Venezuela, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado gestures to supporters during a rally in Valencia, Carabobo state, Venezuela, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Opposition leader María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize.....
Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado gestures to supporters during a rally in Valencia, Carabobo state, Venezuela, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado gestures to supporters during a rally in Valencia, Carabobo state, Venezuela, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month Part 2: Favorite Authors
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature.
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature.
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
October 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month Part 2: Favorite Authors
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature.
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Comet to Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the A. Sower, uncover our definitive recommendations for Afrofuturism literature.
www.prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-2/
Thank you, K. Ross Original Art, for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30. Look at this wonderful art Dr Derrick Tennial won at the event!
Join Kelly Sat Oct 11 for his last public art Pop-up for 2025.
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Join Kelly Sat Oct 11 for his last public art Pop-up for 2025.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thank you, K. Ross Original Art, for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30. Look at this wonderful art Dr Derrick Tennial won at the event!
Join Kelly Sat Oct 11 for his last public art Pop-up for 2025.
krossoriginalart.com
Join Kelly Sat Oct 11 for his last public art Pop-up for 2025.
krossoriginalart.com
Thank you K.Ross Original Art for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30. Look at this wonderful art Jason won at the event! krossoriginalart.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you K.Ross Original Art for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30. Look at this wonderful art Jason won at the event! krossoriginalart.com
Black Speculative Fiction Part 1
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month...
from Black Panther and Get Out, to Demascus and SupaCell
discover our top picks for Afrofuturism films and television shows...
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month...
from Black Panther and Get Out, to Demascus and SupaCell
discover our top picks for Afrofuturism films and television shows...
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
Black Speculative Fiction Part 1
Black speculative fiction (Black science fiction) is a rich and diverse umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of activities within the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. It is a space ...
prideindex.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Black Speculative Fiction Part 1
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month...
from Black Panther and Get Out, to Demascus and SupaCell
discover our top picks for Afrofuturism films and television shows...
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month...
from Black Panther and Get Out, to Demascus and SupaCell
discover our top picks for Afrofuturism films and television shows...
prideindex.com/black-speculative-fiction-part-1/
Congrats to my buddy Allen Writes Well (Allen R. Wells) Lambda Literary Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction. This is why I love our Artists in the Afternoon Panelists and Events.
See his stories on PrideIndex: www.prideindex.com/tag/allen-r-...
See his stories on PrideIndex: www.prideindex.com/tag/allen-r-...
October 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Congrats to my buddy Allen Writes Well (Allen R. Wells) Lambda Literary Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction. This is why I love our Artists in the Afternoon Panelists and Events.
See his stories on PrideIndex: www.prideindex.com/tag/allen-r-...
See his stories on PrideIndex: www.prideindex.com/tag/allen-r-...