Hello, Darlings! Welcome back to the Queens Lounge.It’s your favorite Fresno hostess, Cerinass Willdohim, coming to you with glitter, grace, and a whole lot of gratitude. Today, we aren’t just serving looks; we are serving legacy. It is February, which means we are diving deep into the celebration of Black History Month. As a BlackContinueContinue reading “The Crown, The Culture, and The Legacy: A Black History Month Celebration”
Category Archives: Film & Television
I Am Culture: Karamo Brown, The Black Gay Icon Who Healed on Camera
Celebrate Karamo Brown, the Black gay father and social worker who overcame addiction and trauma to become Queer Eye’s culture expert and a powerful advocate for mental health and the Black LGBTQ+ community.
From Tunnel Club to Broadway: Peppermint, The Black Trans Icon Who Refused to “Pass”
Celebrate Peppermint, the Black trans queen, who made history on Drag Race and Broadway, using her platform to fight for Transgender Justice and Black queer visibility.
The Leading Man of Logo: Darryl Stephens, The Black Gay Actor Who Refused to Be Typecast
Celebrate Darryl Stephens, the Black gay actor who overcame industry prejudice to star as Noah Nicholson and became a vital icon through his acting and candid memoir, Required Reading.
Stitched in History: Paul Tazewell, The Black Queer Icon Who Clothed the Culture
Celebrate Paul Tazewell, the Black gay costume designer who created the looks for Hamilton and Wicked, becoming the first Black man to win an Academy Award in his category
Ain’t I a Woman? Laverne Cox, The Black Trans Icon Who Took Her Story to the Top
Ain’t I a Woman? Laverne Cox, The Black Trans Icon Who Took Her Story to the Top
When R&B Met Reality: Monifah Carter, The Black Queer Diva Who Dared to Marry on TV
Celebrate Monifah Carter, the R&B star who courageously came out as queer on R&B Divas and starred in the first televised African-American lesbian wedding, inspiring millions.
Purse First, Power Second: Bob the Drag Queen, The Black Queer Icon Who Conquered Comedy
Celebrate Bob the Drag Queen, the Black queer winner of Drag Race and host of We’re Here, who uses their platform for fierce comedy, radical activism, and ultimate visibility.
Silence Is the Deadliest Weapon: Marlon Riggs, The Black Gay Filmmaker Who Commanded Our Tongues
Celebrate Marlon Riggs, the Black gay filmmaker and activist who defied political censorship and the AIDS crisis to create Tongues Untied, an enduring manifesto of Black queer love and identity.
The Category is Life: Billy Porter, The Black Queer Icon Who Conquered Every Stage
Celebrate Billy Porter, the Emmy and Tony winner who redefined Black queer masculinity through his iconic roles, fashion activism, and courageous public disclosure of his HIV status.
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