THE RADICAL HEARTS COLLECTIVE threw its first event on Feb 10, 2023 at the Chashama Gallery at 1 Brooklyn Bridge Park.

The gallery was hosting Paco May’s solo exhibit, NIGHT LIGHTS, which was a tribute to the queer nightlife community in New York.

The event featured performances by Boy Radio, Dev Doee, Robyn Edges, The Dragon Sisters, Ella Fartzgerald, Mariyea, Paris L’Hommie, and Serena Tea. It was hosted by Thee Suburbia and Frankie Paradise was on site to DJ.

The performances all led up to a moment of recognition for 5 activists, all trans women of color, who are continuing to inspire the community in the moments when the lights are not shining on us. Our honorees for Volume 1 of the Radical Hearts Dance were Angelica Christina Xtravaganza, Terri Squires, Kiara St. James, Elisa Crespo, and Qween Jean.