Virtual Chat: 2026 Planning + Listening Session

BQI is growing, changing. Come to this virtual chat to help shape that evolution together.

We'll begin with a quick overview of what BQI has been and done.

Most of our hour together will be handed to YOU.

Here's what to share:

• Your name & pronouns
• Your vision for black queer indy - what you'd LOVE to see happen in 2026 (there are no wrong answers (unless they violate community agreements below))
• Your challenge to black queer indy - what you'd love folks in the group to reflect on, skill-build around, approach differently, etc.
• Bonus: how you'll bring your vision to life and/or help BQI meet your challenge

We'll start the convo at 8:30 pm and wrap by 9:30 pm.

Review our community agreements to have a sense of what to expect:

I agree to take care of this space with my words and actions and hold myself accountable by living up to these norms:

• Opt in. I choose to be a part of this volunteer-led, community-organized meetup group. I understand that there are no fees or dues and that there is no single person who has authority over others. I show up conscious of the value I bring.
• Affirm that a healthy community includes respectful disagreement, and work to encourage that practice by cultivating my own curiosity and capacity for deep listening.
• Bring my most healed self to this community, resisting the urge to revert to coping mechanisms that harm myself or others. When I mess up, I resist the urge to shame or blame myself or others.
• Advocate for what I need as a fellow collaborator who is willing to be a part of the solution, whether that’s through thoughtful and constructive feedback, logistical support, or something else.
• Push against harmful beliefs and systems, including but not limited to racism, white supremacy, ableism, fatphobia, colorism, classism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia, and misogynoir.