Celebrating Queer Artists With Storytelling, Activism, and Joy

By: Randall Nielsen

Outlets: NH Center for Justice & Equity

Published: July 2, 2025

Words: 1,500

Last Updated: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

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When Randall Nielsen moved to New Hampshire in 2017, he found himself searching for community. As a Black queer man, he longed for spaces where his full identity could be seen and celebrated, but struggled to find a sense of belonging in the Granite State. “For the first four years, I didn’t leave my apartment; I couldn’t find the community I was looking for,” he recalled.

Out of that isolation …

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