This week’s #TOBcommunity spotlight is on Chloe O. Davis (She/Her) this week, author of The Queens’ English, The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases.

What organisation(s) do you run or work for?

The Queens’ English

How do you / your organisation support and celebrate marginalised people? 

I am a proud Black bisexual woman and the author of The Queens’ English, The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases. This book is one of a kind! It is a landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contribution to the English language--this is an intersectional, inclusive, playfully illustrated dictionary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases created by and for queer culture.

I am extremely proud of this work and I believe The Queens’ English is a starting point for important conversations around inclusivity, sexuality, gender expression, and identity. With this book, I strive to uplift marginalized communities and identities, and to help bring visibility and understanding to queerness, gayness, Blackness, and transness; to celebrate our uniqueness and to authentically celebrate all of humanity.

What can we expect from you in the coming months?

I think it is important to empower our queer youth and am currently working on The Queens’ English for LGBTQIA+ Youth! Also, I am excited for the return of Broadway and will perform in the new production of Paradise Square, and I am the Associate Choreographer of the Broadway revival For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf.

What’s your secret superpower?

I believe my superpower is my creativity and my love for storytelling. Whether it’s seen through my writing, dancing, or acting, I desire to uncover incredible stories and bring them to life.

Favourite quote that sums up your philosophy on life: 

Everything you want, need, and desire is on the other side of fear. Go confront your fears and Go be great!

Describe yourself in 3 words: 

Dora The Explorer! Lol

Where can people find you?

Instagram: @nez_davis | @thequeensnglishus
Website: www.thequeensenglishus.com

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