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1989. Film: Looking for Langston

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Isaac Julien’s ‘breakthrough’ movie focuses on black writer Langston Hughes and Harlem’s Cotton Club to explore the issue of being black and gay from the 1920s to the present day. Eroticism runs throughout the film; from the scenes of physical … Continue reading →

1985. Gay Scene: London Black Lesbian and Gay Centre

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London’s Black Lesbian and Gay Centre was established to try and address some of the problems faced by black LGBT people. These included the overwhelmingly white nature of the ‘mainstream’ LGBT scene, racism both inside and outside the scene and … Continue reading →