This Powerful Voguing Video Is Raising Awareness About Black Queer Issues

Enyce Smith is utilizing the art of voguing to make a statement about the slew of tragedies that queer, trans and black people have all suffered over the past several months.

The queer artist’s new video, sponsored by HIV non-profit organization REACH LA, brings together a group of voguers to provide artistic commentary and perspective on the recent tragedies targeting people identifying along the queer spectrum and within communities of color.

“With recent tragedies I felt it was important to make a video showcasing the beauty of being different and the need for love and respect all across the board,” Smith told The Huffington Post. “We need to own who we are and be proud of it! The LGBTQ community and the African American community are speaking out on not being treated fairly and being a part of both. I feel it’s only right to speak out so I address the Orlando Pulse shooting, the discrimination against trans [people] using public restrooms and the recent killings of black lives. We are all humans.”

Check out the powerful video above and head here to see more from Smith.