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Tag: storytelling

J Aces Lira | Chivago, IL

I recall my time in high school. During this time, I’m making intercity commutes and my mom was struggling with…
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Posted on: October 5, 2022 Last updated on: October 5, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

Sean Anthony | Buffalo, NY

My name is Sean Anthony. My very first Ballroom name given to me was “Baby”. I was the youngest in…
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Posted on: August 28, 2022 Last updated on: August 28, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

TEVIN CAMPBELL

most recording artists only wish to have recorded with quincy jones and prince, but by age 14, tevin campbell worked…
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Posted on: August 19, 2022 Last updated on: August 19, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

olivia, i honestly love you. i remember the stereo with the big knob and bright neon dial. every morning i…
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Posted on: August 8, 2022 Last updated on: August 9, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

Today, I am 28.

In this photo I was 4 years old on this day, I was happy. That smile in this picture was…
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Posted on: April 8, 2022 Last updated on: April 18, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

LISA ISADORA CRUZ (LA GINGER VALDEZ)

La Mujer Boricua! Lisa Isadora Valdez was born in la isla del encanto Puerto Rico on September 23, 1958. Most…
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Posted on: April 8, 2022 Last updated on: April 18, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie
Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson: A Deep Appreciation Of

i met robert on the very first day of school of the seventh grade in september 1989. i knew as soon…
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Posted on: February 14, 2022 Last updated on: February 14, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie
in the summer of 1988, i had a friend named jacqueline who lived next door from us. she was a…
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Posted on: February 13, 2022 Last updated on: February 13, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

Lady LaBelle | Philadelphia, PA

my name is julio mangual aka lady labelle, my stage name. i was born in mayagüez, puerto rico. i’m one…
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Posted on: February 10, 2022 Last updated on: February 10, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

Gran Varones’ Armonté Butler Featured On This Year’s Honor 41 List

BLACK QUEER HISTORY NOW! We cannot express how proud we are of our very own Armonté Butler. His work with…
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Posted on: February 10, 2022 Last updated on: February 10, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

The Day I Was Santa

growing up i knew that i could and would be anything i wanted – as long as i could get…
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Posted on: December 10, 2021 Last updated on: December 18, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: louie

What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Tested Positive

as AIDS awareness week comes to a close, we continue to stand in our commitment to amplify the histories and…
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Posted on: December 3, 2021 Last updated on: April 18, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: louie
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