Kimberley McLeod
Kimberley McLeod (born 1987)[1] is an American writer, activist and businesswoman. She is best known as the creator of Elixher, a media platform and online magazine focused on Black LGBTQ women that operated 2011-2017.[2]
Life and career
McLeod began to identify as queer as a teenager.[2] As an adult, she worked as a writer for outlets such as Essence and People, and worked at GLAAD.[1]
She was inspired to create Elixher due to a lack of representation of Black LGBTQ women in mainstream media.[3] McLeod launched the site in March 2011 as a WordPress blog, while she was also working as the Communications Director for the National Black Justice Coalition.[3] The site grew followers and she brought on a team of contributors.[2] A digital version of the website, Elixher Magazine, premiered in April 2013.[1] As of August 2014, the magazine was released and available in print twice per year. Elixher ceased production of new content in 2017.
Accolades
2014 - 40 under 40, The Advocate[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Elixher Magazine Targets Black Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Women". Black Enterprise. 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
- ^ a b c "40 Under 40: With Kimberley McLeod, LGBT Women of Color Make Their Own Spotlight". www.advocate.com. 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
- ^ a b intern, Mari Haywood-GLAAD trans issues (2013-03-12). "Women's History Month: Kimberley McLeod". San Diego Gay and Lesbian News. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
- ^ "40 Under 40: With Kimberley McLeod, LGBT Women of Color Make Their Own Spotlight". www.advocate.com. 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
External links
- Elixher - Archived website
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