5 Diva Now and Then
In this episode, we bring DIVA’s founding editor Frances Williams into conversation with DIVA’s current editor Roxy Bourdillon to explore the continuities and differences between DIVA now (2024) and DIVA then (1994). The history of lesbian feminist print media in the UK stretches at least as far back as 1964, and DIVA continues this legacy right up into the current day. Spanning the pre- and post-internet eras, Frances and Roxy discuss the queer periodical scene of the 1990s, contemporary DIVA’s commitment to trans-inclusivity, and the pros and cons of lesbian visibility.
Supporting materials and useful links:
Other Links
- Diva website
- L With The T: Then and now by Christine Burns
- Dressing Dykes: The Fashion of the Lesbian Sex Wars on Polyester Zine website
DIVA February 2022
Cover star: Lady Phyll
Photography: Kofi Paintsil
Photographer’s assistant: Gemma Poneinte
Hair: SirWeaveAlot/Neil
Make-up: Louise Watts
DIVA issue 1
Photography: Louisa Parry
Listen to the full episode, 5 DIVA Now and Then on podfollow.
Episodes
- 1 A Reawakening of Internationalist Feminism
- 2 For Girls, By Girls
- 3 Black British Feminism
- 4 Campaigns!
- 5 Diva Now and Then
- 6 Feminist Print Revival!
- Bonus Episode – Black Zine Culture
All episodes produced by Pixiu.
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