Interviews from SPEW
In 1991, SPEW brought together artists, writers, editors of zines, performers, video-makers, activists, and bands from throughout the US and Canada. As the first queer zine convention, SPEW marked the […]
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The House of Avant-Garde
Thanks to Media Burn, footage of the House of Avant-Garde’s Unity Ball (1991) and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Ball (1992), can now be viewed online! Commentary and footage from […]
The Illustrious Blacks
Two fabulous kings sing, dance, spin music, and share their views on art, activism, politics, and what it means to be queer and Black in America. The Brooklyn-based talented duo […]
Watch Changemakers
Changemakers is an intimate short video series which amplifies the stories of Black LGBTQ heroes across America. Season 1 focuses on small business owners and their impact within their local […]
Black Boy Joy on TikTok
When a TikTok user posted a video of himself running through a meadow of yellow flowers with a beautiful smile on his face, he exclaimed, “Oh my god! I am […]
Tevin Campbell Shares His Sexual Identity
Sure, many have long made assumptions, but the singer deserves to be celebrated for finally living freely. by Michael Arceneaux courtesy of levelman.com – I know for many people, a […]
I Can’t Date Jesus
Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé Michael Arceneaux tells us—without apologies—what it’s like to be outspoken and brave in a divisive world. It […]
DJ Lady D: Global Soulful House
Darlene Jackson, aka DJ Lady D, emerged as part of Chicago’s second wave of House music in the 1990s. She began DJing in 1995, and in 1997 she teamed up […]
How House Music Was Born
House music was created to uplift and celebrate marginalized communities. This documentary film shows how social unrest and Chicago’s underground gay clubs led to a global dance movement. 2017 Music […]
Where Love Lives
A story of dance floor culture & expression. This hour-long video will give you all the feels! Where Love Lives explores music’s enduring power to manifest diverse and inclusive community, […]