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....
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
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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...
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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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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....
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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...
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
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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
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-...
Artists in the Afternoon 2025 interview of Ronald Hinton, co-founder of the Queer Voices NYC Film Festival... he Queer, Afro-Puerto Rican actor, writer, and filmmaker was raised in the projects of NYC.
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www.prideindex.com/aita-the-aftermath-part-2/
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September 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Artists in the Afternoon 2025 interview of Ronald Hinton, co-founder of the Queer Voices NYC Film Festival... he Queer, Afro-Puerto Rican actor, writer, and filmmaker was raised in the projects of NYC.
vimeo.com/1120298829
www.prideindex.com/aita-the-aftermath-part-2/
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www.prideindex.com/aita-the-aftermath-part-2/
join us for Artists in The Afternoon 2025: Meeting the Moment
August 30 in ATL
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August 30 in ATL
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August 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
join us for Artists in The Afternoon 2025: Meeting the Moment
August 30 in ATL
www.prideindex.com/artists-in-the-afternoon-2025-edition/
August 30 in ATL
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Aaron Foley: Discussions on an HBCU Love Anthology
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August 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Aaron Foley: Discussions on an HBCU Love Anthology
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Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
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August 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
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Announcing the Film and Television Panelists for Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
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August 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Announcing the Film and Television Panelists for Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
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Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
Andre Bradley, YA Fiction Novelist will be in the building
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Andre Bradley, YA Fiction Novelist will be in the building
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August 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition
Andre Bradley, YA Fiction Novelist will be in the building
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Andre Bradley, YA Fiction Novelist will be in the building
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Derek McPhatter is a talented queer Black playwright & screenwriter who creates narratives that explore the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, and technology... with a particular affinity for dramedies and sharp dialogue....
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www.prideindex.com/the-writers-...
July 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Derek McPhatter is a talented queer Black playwright & screenwriter who creates narratives that explore the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, and technology... with a particular affinity for dramedies and sharp dialogue....
www.prideindex.com/the-writers-...
www.prideindex.com/the-writers-...