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Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery is a writer, editor and digital storyteller. Her work has appeared via The Inquisitr, Showbiz Cheat SheetDistractify and Static Media. She has interviewed celebrities and changemakers, from Jennifer Hudson to Bravo’s “Real Housewives” stars Cynthia Bailey and Lisa Rinna. In addition to her long-running fashion blog “Styled To Bloom,” Randolph-Montgomery also operates the online community Bloom & Tea – ““a hub for Black women and LGBTQ femmes finding or embracing their bloom and also don’t mind a little tea.”

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Randolph-Montgomery's Latest Articles

Black LGBTQ+ women aren’t safe in Cleveland, but they’re finding ways to thrive

In 2020, an analysis by Bloomberg CityLab ranked Cleveland as the worst city for Black women to live. For Black LGBTQ+ women, the struggles are real.

Toledo native creates Black LGBTQ+ safe space, The Collective

Many Black LGBTQ+ residents told Taren Lutchey that, while Toledo is LGBTQ+ friendly, there weren’t enough places for them to go to feel seen and accepted.

Mx. Juneteenth celebrates six years of Black, LGBTQ+ and drag liberation

The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.

BQIC celebrates 9 years of Black LGBTQ+ advocacy, collaboration and Community Pride

The Columbus-based organization's mission to further the liberation of Black LGBTQ+ people hasn't wavered when blatant and unique challenges began affecting its community. 

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