BLQ Medium Events
Experience That Elevate Community
Coming This Fall
Private Movie Screening w/ Michael Rice
The "Can’t Erase Us Screening Tour" is a vital initiative led by award-winning filmmaker, creative director, and LGBTQIA advocate Micheal Rice. This tour highlights two groundbreaking films—"BLACK AS U R" and "Party Boi"—offering organizations, centers, and universities the opportunity to choose which film best resonates with their populations.
"BLACK AS U R" delves into the intersectional experiences of Black queer individuals, capturing both the challenges and beauty of their lives. This film also explores the silence surrounding the struggles of Black trans women and LGBTQ homeless youth, emphasizing the urgent need for visibility and support. In light of the current political climate, where harmful bills are being passed affecting trans demographics and censorship threatens to erase our voices through book bans, this film serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and enduring struggle for equality.
"Party Boi" explores the history of the gay ballroom community, addressing critical issues such as drug use, particularly crystal meth, and its impact on Black LGBTQ individuals. This documentary examines the social dynamics of drug use and its correlation with the rise of HIV infection rates among marginalized communities,making it a timely addition to our discussions around health and identity
Our fundraising efforts will open soon.
Micheal Rice is a New York City–based creative director, producer, award winning filmmaker, and choreographer with more than ten years of experience in directing, film production, theater, and choreography. Throughout his career, Rice has worked across a wide range of mediums, including staging and choreographing Off-Broadway productions, regional and international touring shows, music videos, independent short films, documentaries, and commercials. Known for his perseverance, attention to detail, and creative vision, he has collaborated with numerous networks, production companies, and agencies, including BET, Logo, IMG, Lynch-Dyson Entertainment, WME, and Plaza 7 Agency, helping develop and produce content for both digital platforms and television. In 2015, Rice founded Rice Creative, a full-service creative agency specializing in digital film production, staging, art direction, choreography, content development, and creative consulting.
Noted Awards: Mayoral award for excellence in Film: city of baltimore, mayor Bernard Young Panavision award: Outstanding Feature Film Micheaux Film Festival award: Outstanding documentary Columbus Black International Film Festival award: best Feature Film. Agliff award: prism35
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Social Mixer
BLQ Medium’s Young Professionals Mixer is an intentional gathering space designed to connect, inspire, and empower emerging leaders across industries. This mixer brings together young professionals who are shaping the future of their fields while building meaningful community in the present.
The event creates space for authentic connection, collaboration, and conversation centering relationship-building over transaction and shared purpose over status. Attendees can expect an engaging environment that fosters networking, idea exchange, and opportunities to engage with peers who are equally committed to impact, creativity, and leadership.
Rooted in BLQ Medium’s broader commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and building ecosystems of support, the Young Professionals Mixer is more than a networking event it is a space for community, visibility, and momentum.
