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Brave Spaces
Inside the Black and Latino Ballroom Resurgence
Devin-Norelle explores the Queer Black & Latino ballroom culture in Buffalo, New York.
How One Queer Friendly Book Club Thrives in the Era of Book
Host Devin-Norelle (ze|zim) explores LGBTQ+ stories of triumph, transformation, and celebration in Brave Spaces. From book clubs and sports leagues to places of worship and the great outdoors, Devin-Norelle meets courageous heroes who, in the face of efforts to exclude Queer voices, are standing up to centuries of hate in order to shape a world where love always wins.
How One Queer Friendly Book Club Thrives in the Era of Book
Brave Spaces Episode 1 | 10m 23s | CC
For generations, LGBTQ+ stories have been the target of censorship efforts. Early organizing against obscenity laws to make LGBTQ+ stories accessible laid the foundation of the Queer Liberation Movement. Today, the Gray Wills Book Club, in Buffalo, New York is a brave space to examine book banning efforts and how the power of literacy can reverse the effects of oppression on Black and Queer folk.
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