QUEERED DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS: QUEERNESS IN BLACK LIBERATION MOVEMENTS

This study employs Du Bois' concept of double consciousness as a theoretical lens to look at the nuanced experiences of Black queer movement actors. Employing qualitative methods, I uncover how these organizers employ the metaphorical veil, twoness, and second sight to navigate movement spaces. By embracing their intersecting identities and using them as tools for resistance, relationship-building, and envisioning change, these organizers demonstrate the ongoing relevance of Du Bois' ideas in contemporary discussions of intersectionality. However, the study also highlights the need for further attention to queer acceptance within the broader movement for Black lives. Insights from this paper contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics of identity, solidarity, and social change in the realm of Black queer movement work.Master of Art