ABSTRACT
The Black aesthetic is a hotly debated topic worldwide. While producing contention around cultural appropriation, representation, and practices towards liberation, the Black aesthetic has helped in creating spaces of empowerment and visibility for Black queers. Using Salvador da Bahia as a case study, this chapter explores how queer Afro-Brazilians leverage Black aesthetics towards their place- and self-making. The aim of this chapter is to highlight the potential of the Black aesthetic as a form of Black queer resistance to dominant ideologies regarding race, gender, and sexuality.
