Why the name “the DARK web”? It serves as a dual metaphor. "DARK" represents various marginalized identities—blackness, queerness, otherness—often rendered invisible by mainstream society and associated with negativity. This term vividly depicts the perpetual surveillance and invisibility faced by black and brown queer individuals, symbolizing how darkness can render them unseen in a world where whiteness prevails. It underscores the pressing need for alternative community spaces where black queer joy, grief, and creativity can thrive outside the confines of social media and the white eurocentric gaze. By reclaiming this term, I aim to imbue it with new significance, establishing a platform that shares an ongoing online archive of music and art. This initiative fosters community, collaboration, and collective care, centered around marginalized individuals, while also honoring their cultural impact and shedding light on their experiences. Click the links below to learn more.
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