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Josephine Baker – The Siren of the Jazz Age

August 17, 2021February 27, 2023 PoojaI activist, bisexual icon, dancer, entertainer, jazz, josephine baker, lgbtq, lgbtqa, queer icon, singer

Explore the life of Josephine Baker, the iconic African American entertainer of the Jazz Age, known for her sultry performances and activism against racism and discrimination.

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Tamara de Lempicka – The Baroness with a Brush

June 26, 2021February 27, 2023 PoojaI Art Deco, artist, Baroness, Bisexual, bisexual icon, lesbian icon, lgbtq, lgbtqa, modern woman, painter, painting, portrait, Queer, queer icon, tamara de lempicka

Explore the life and art of Tamara de Lempicka, a prominent painter of the Art Deco era, known for her bold portraits and depictions of the modern woman. Learn more about her journey from a wealthy aristocrat to an influential artist.

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Howard Ashman – Disney’s first gay Prince

May 17, 2021February 27, 2023 PoojaI aids, children's media, disney, gay, gay icon, howard ashman, lgbtq, lgbtqa, musician, playwright, Queer, queer icon

Learn about Howard Ashman, the man behind the music of Disney’s classic films like Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, and how he influenced the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in children’s media with his work. Discover how he became Disney’s first openly gay creative, and how his legacy lives on today.

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Bayard Rustin – An Invisible Hero

March 11, 2021February 27, 2023 PoojaI activism, activist, bayard rustin, civil rights, civil rights movement, Discrimination, gay, LGBTQ+, lgbtqa, March on Washington, Queer, queer community, queer icon, social justice

Learn about the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader who worked behind the scenes in the shadows due to discrimination for being gay. Discover how he played a key role in the organization of the 1963 March on Washington, and his contributions to the fight for justice and equality for all.