Explore the triumphant rise of Durand Bernarr, the 2026 Grammy winner and queer icon who is redefining R&B. Written from the POV of Cerinass Willdohim for the Queen’s Lounge Blog.
Category Archives: Music History
Don’t Leave Me This Way: Thelma Houston, The Black Icon Who Owns the Dance Floor
Celebrate Thelma Houston, the Black soul and disco legend whose 1977 hit, “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” became a powerful, enduring anthem for the entire LGBTQ+ community.
No Filter, Just Soul: August Alsina, The Black Queer Icon Who Healed Through Honesty
Celebrate August Alsina, the Black R&B singer who transcended personal trauma and health battles to openly embrace his queer identity, redefining authenticity in the music industry.
That’s So Raven… And So Queer! Raven-Symoné, The Black Lesbian Icon Who Took Her Time Finding Her Voice
Celebrate Raven-Symoné, the beloved Black child star and actress who overcame the pressures of public life to claim her identity as an unapologetic Black lesbian icon and successful producer.
Channel Orange: Frank Ocean, The Black Queer Icon Who Changed Music With a Blog Post
Celebrate Frank Ocean, the Black queer singer who broke barriers in hip-hop and R&B with his 2012 Tumblr post, prioritizing honesty and artistic control above all else.
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.
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.
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.
Disco’s Soulful Survivor: Keith Barrow, The Black Gay Star Lost to the Night
Celebrate the life of Keith Barrow, the Black gay singer and actor who starred on Broadway and gave us unforgettable disco hits before his tragic death during the AIDS crisis.
The Chameleon of Sound: Nona Hendryx, A Black Queer Rock Icon Who Wrote Her Own Rules
Explore the life of Nona Hendryx, the Black queer musician who broke barriers in rock and funk, co-founded Labelle, and championed artistic freedom and authenticity
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