Jesualdo Lopes (he/him) is a Lisbon-born is a multidisciplinary artist of Bissau-Guinean heritage whose journey has led him to become a versatile force in the realms of events, community activism and film. In 2021, Jesualdo established The Blacker The Berry Project, a collective championing Black LGBTQ+ artists across the globe through creative intervention such as exhibitions, club nights, workshops, and residencies. Since then, the collective has made a significant impact through its policies, having pioneered The Blacker The Moses, an exclusive retreat for Black working class creatives in collaboration with the family-run yoga facility Vale de Moses in the Portuguese mountains Portugal, as well as the country’s first known Safer Spaces Policy and Black Pride this year. In addition to his work, Jesualdo is the Events and Outreach at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. His enthusiasm for creating safe, intergenerational, and intersectional spaces within the LGBTQ+ community is a testament to his ongoing commitment to making a difference and fostering inclusivity.