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LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black LGBTQ+ folks helped lead the civil rights movement. Homophobia buried their stories.

The pivotal role of Bayard Rustin in organizing the March on Washington has been overlooked for decades due to his sexuality.
The release of the Netflix biopic 'Rustin' in 2023 helped raise awareness about Rustin as a civil rights icon. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Social justice

Bayard Rustin Was No Hollywood Figurehead

The biopic on socialist organizer Bayard Rustin, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, has received negative reviews from those who have seen it.
The film focuses on Rustin's role in the civil rights movement but ignores his politics and his role in post-legislative debates. [ more ]
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San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
San Francisco

Creating Change - San Francisco Bay Times

The bills being introduced in state legislatures are becoming more extreme and fueled by revenge, fear, erasure, and hate.
Creating Change conference provides a vital safe space for activists and community leaders to develop and practice their skills. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
4 months ago
LGBT

We Need To Talk About How Rarely The Oscars Nominate LGBTQ People For Playing LGBTQ Roles

Colman Domingo is the second openly gay actor to be nominated for an Oscar for portraying a gay character.
Colman is overwhelmed and glad that more people will know about Bayard Rustin through his nomination. [ more ]
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