Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt cannot be stressed enough the importance of the Stonewall Riots and the part they played in bringing homosexuality out of the dark and into society. Since then being accepted in all levels of the general population has gone a very long way, albeit the path seemed like a roller coaster ride at … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesJust as you think there can’t possibly be many more high-profile queer figures from the past for film makers to profile, up pops another compelling documentary. This time the spotlight shines on pioneering 1960s Black trans soul musician/performer Jackie Shane. Any Other Way – The Jackie Shane Story details the extraordinary journey of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesConversion therapy is the weird pseudo-scientific practice of attempting to change an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression to align with heterosexual or cis-gender norms. This abuse has been widespread across the US for decades, most often initiated by twisted religious parents trying to ‘cure’ their queer child. Queer youth are … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesHere is a little pop trivia quiz: Who wrote “I’ll Be There for You”, the theme song of “Friends”? Who wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway production of “The Color Purple?” Who wrote “September” for Earth, Wind, and Fire? I would have been stumped before I saw this fabulous documentary, directed … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesTo be absolutely truthful the Queerguru Team do not need much of an excuse to hop on to American Airlines flight from Miami to (one of) our very favorite queer places in the World : SAN FRANCISCO. But this week its the best reason of all as we are heading to the City On … Continue reading
