Our Story and Mission

Founded in 2023, we uplift and empower Toledo’s Black LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, education, and safe spaces.

A vibrant group photo of diverse Black LGBTQ+ community members smiling together at a Toledo outdoor event.
A vibrant group photo of diverse Black LGBTQ+ community members smiling together at a Toledo outdoor event.

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Our Work

Projects that uplift and connect our community.

A vibrant community gathering with smiling faces sharing stories outdoors.
A vibrant community gathering with smiling faces sharing stories outdoors.
Workshops

Interactive sessions fostering learning and growth.

A diverse group engaged in a lively educational workshop.
A diverse group engaged in a lively educational workshop.
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Volunteers organizing materials for a community outreach event.
Volunteers organizing materials for a community outreach event.
Colorful cultural celebration with music and dancing.
Colorful cultural celebration with music and dancing.
Events

Celebrations that honor identity and resilience.

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Gallery

A vibrant group photo from a recent Toledo Queer Black Collective cultural event, with smiling faces and colorful attire.
A vibrant group photo from a recent Toledo Queer Black Collective cultural event, with smiling faces and colorful attire.
Community members gathered in a cozy room engaged in a heartfelt peer support circle, sharing stories and laughter.
Community members gathered in a cozy room engaged in a heartfelt peer support circle, sharing stories and laughter.
An outdoor educational workshop in progress, with a passionate speaker addressing attendees under a bright summer sky.
An outdoor educational workshop in progress, with a passionate speaker addressing attendees under a bright summer sky.
A close-up of hands joined together in solidarity during a community advocacy rally in Toledo.
A close-up of hands joined together in solidarity during a community advocacy rally in Toledo.
Colorful artwork created by collective members displayed on a gallery wall, celebrating queer Black identity.
Colorful artwork created by collective members displayed on a gallery wall, celebrating queer Black identity.
Volunteers distributing resources and smiling warmly at a community outreach event hosted by the collective.
Volunteers distributing resources and smiling warmly at a community outreach event hosted by the collective.

Moments that capture our community’s strength and joy

Get in Touch

Reach out to connect, share, or learn more.

A warm, inviting community gathering with diverse individuals sharing stories and smiles.
A warm, inviting community gathering with diverse individuals sharing stories and smiles.
Connect

Reach out anytime for support or questions

CONTACT INFORMATION

Call

jacobs@toledoqueerblackcollective.site


+1 (615) 759-9659

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