Diagnosis to Defiance
As recent as the 1970s, homosexuality was considered a mental illness, listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), alongside diagnoses like schizophrenia and psychosis. This classification gave cover to discrimination, legitimized conversion therapy,
In Commuity with Gullah Geechee People
The Voqal Partners Fellowship runs from April 1 - September 30. As part of the program, we reflect on and celebrate the experience at a closing convening. This year, we gathered on land stewarded by the Gullah Geechee people as part
Meet the 2024 Fellows & Finalists
Voqal Partners is excited to introduce the 2024 Fellows. The Fellowship is an investment in community leaders and changemakers. It is a talent accelerator that gives bold visionaries a chance to be at center stage. The 2024 cohort continues the