Tag: gay history
The history of our queer community, and the part that the late great LESLIE JORDAN played
There were several reasons why QUEERGURU was ‘born’ almost 10 years ago. I had always been fascinated with the evolving history of the LGBTQ+ community which in many ways mirrored my own journey as a queer man. In 1954 (I was only x !) the UK Government commissioned Sir John Wolfenden to form a…
The Curious Case of Albert Cashier : Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier : a compelling new play now touring Ireland
There is seemingly no end to the amount of queer history that is uncovered these days, and each story makes a great contribution to how our LGBTQ+ community has evolved. Over in Ireland, the innovative Quinetssanece Theatre Group is currently touring the country with a thrilling new play The Curious Case of Albert Cashier:…
Fiilmaker David France & queer activist Victoria Cruz talk about The Death & Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Following his first highly successful documentary ‘How To Survive A Plague’ which deservedly won him an Oscar Nomination, filmmaker David France has now turned his attention to the mystery surrounding the death of legendary NY drag queen and activist Marsha P. Johnson for his sophomore movie. With the help of Victoria Cruz who…
How Ptown Got So Gay, Gay, Gay
THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED FROM Ptown, as so many know it, was once a shabby old seaport that had fallen on hard times. Yankees lived on one side of town, Portuguese on the other. When the railroad came, it put the Portuguese on the wrong side of the tracks. The railroad, though, brought tourists to…
Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden reviews “Freedom: 50 years of Pride’
There couldn’t be better timing for this documentary. Not because it’s being released over Pride weekend in London but because it reminds everyone, as Channel 4 TV faces privatization, that powerful, passionate work is driven by purpose, not profit. If that sounds a bit whole grain for your gluten-free palate don’t worry, it’s also…
