The Blackroads Project:
Rural voices rising
The Blackroads Project is a narrative-building initiative that brings together unheard voices from across the rural Midwest to tell the true story of our communities.
Black rural voices won’t be silenced.
Stories from the Blackroads
Nashville, IL
Black Lives Matter 2020
Washington County Pride 2023
Brittiney Stoutin
“As a lesbian, I firmly believe in the power of community support and providing accessible resources for those struggling with mental health issues.”
"I’ve been out and proud to be a lesbian for 11 years now and I was SO excited to see everyone at the first Pride event in Washington County in 2023!" — Kyla Duecker
Midwestern Gossip
Find stories from the Blackroads Project hosted on Midwestern Gossip, with your host Aaliyah Sweet P. Bailey.
Midwestern Gossip is space to highlight the rural Midwestern experience from a Black and queer lens, discussing topics that are culturally relevant and in the news, while creating space to learn and build community. “EP 1: And the P is for Perspective - an Introduction” is just that - an introduction to Midwestern Gossip and host, Sweet P. Tune in to learn more! Like, share and subscribe 🖤