African American History Archives

The Poet of the People: Langston Hughes, A Black Queer Soul of the Harlem Renaissance

Hey there, my loves! It’s Cerinass, here. Today, we’re shifting gears to celebrate a true literary genius, a poet laureate of the streets, and the voice of the Harlem Renaissance: Langston Hughes. He was a brilliant Black queer man who used his pen to capture the soul of our people. You know how some poetsContinueContinue reading “The Poet of the People: Langston Hughes, A Black Queer Soul of the Harlem Renaissance”

David Hampton: How One Black Queer Hustler Exposed Manhattan’s Elite

David Hampton, the Black queer con artist who inspired Six Degrees of Separation, revealing how his scams highlighted deep-seated racial and class prejudices.

Little Richard: Black Queer Icon, Architect of Rock, and Pioneer of Flamboyance

Explore the complex and revolutionary legacy of Little Richard, the Black queer artist who invented rock and roll. His defiance, style, and high-energy performance are the blueprint for modern creative freedom

The Body as a Storyteller: Alvin Ailey, the Black Queer Visionary Who Gave Us a Voice

Discover the life of Alvin Ailey, the Black queer choreographer who founded a legendary dance company and used his art to tell powerful stories of the Black experience.