Photograph from James Baldwin Archive, NY Public Library August 2, 1924– James Baldwin: "Hatred, which could destroy so much, never failed to destroy the man who hated, and this was an immutable law." The very first "gay" book I read was James Baldwin's beautiful, … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Songwriter, Lionel Bart
August 1, 1930– Lionel Bart: ''Must I travel far and wide? 'Til I am beside the someone who I can mean something to ... Where? Where is love?'' Lionel Bart hosted some of the most fabulous parties in the Swinging Mod London of the 1960s. His guests included: Princess … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Early Gay Rights Activist, Barbara Gittings
July 31, 1932– Barbara Gittings: "Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts." When I was 12 years old, I would scour the stacks of books and the bibliographies for information, any … [Read more...]
Olivia Rodrigo! Jennifer Hudson! Lil Nas X! Tom Daley! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!
World of Wonder Co-Founder Fenton Bailey, Chief Creative Officer Tom Campbell, and WOW Report Editor James St. … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Photographer, Edgar de Evia
Photo via Wikimedia Commons July 30, 1910 -Edgar de Evia He was born in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. His mother was Pauline Joutard, a French concert pianist who performed under the stage name Miirrha Alhambra. His father was Domingo Fernando Evia y Barbachano, a wealthy … [Read more...]
Beloved Cartoon ‘Arthur’ to End after 25 Years: Featured Gay Marriage
PBS announced that the children's cartoon Arthur would end after a record-breaking 25 years. The show that launched a thousand memes was known for progressive storylines, including a groundbreaking [Read more...]
UPDATE: Madonna, Elton John, and Pretty Much Everyone Else School DaBaby Over Anti-Gay Rant
Since we reported on the … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: “It Girl”, Clara Bow
July 29, 1905 - Clara Bow: "They Are Snobs. Frightful Snobs. I’m a Curiosity in Hollywood. I’m a Big Freak, Because I’m Myself!” I really do understand. I know firsthand the pain and shame of a brilliant acting career cut down by sex scandals, men, drugs, drink and mental … [Read more...]
NYC’s N0t Listed Lookin’ GORGE in New Vid “Close My Eyes” (Directed by Mike Ruiz)
BopShop, the debut EP from N0t Listed (Leo, Kayvon, Josh), dishes dance, pop, and R&B songs that can be cranked at the club or while in mirrors at home preparing for a late-night kiki. With songs like Ridin This Wave, and … [Read more...]
#BornThis Day: Barbara La Marr, The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful
1922, via Wikimedia Commons July 28, 1896 – Barbara La Marr: "When I am happy I am like a cat, sleek and purring, quite useless. It is when I am unhappy, with an ache perhaps in my heart, that I do my finest work." She's my kind of girl, that Barbara La Marr. … [Read more...]
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