Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe actor Billy Porter has become best known for his breakthrough as the first openly gay African/American to win an Emmy Award (for Pose), but also for wearing outrageous dresses on red carpets. His other career highlights include winning a Tony Award + Drama Desk Award for playing the drag queen Lola in Kinky … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterBack in 1979 Joseph Lovett a very young producer at ABC’s 20/20 Program was assigned to film a profile on queer author James Baldwin. It was to tie in with the publication of Baldwin’s nineteenth novel Just Above My Head. Lovett was very excited to meet one of his heroes: “I had been reading [Baldwin] … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesO Cinema in Miami announces thanks to the support of Knight Foundation who will work with Magnolia Pictures to make the documentary I Am Not Your Negro (June 7th) available for FREE. The film screening (and that of two others) are being made possible thanks to the support of Knight Foundation, which has generously … Continue reading
