Cornel West, born June 2, 1953, is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual, and political activist. He is a Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. He has also taught at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Paris. Probably best known for his books, including Democracy Matters, his […]

Activist and ex-wife of Malcolm X, Betty Shabazz, aka Betty X, aka Betty Dean Sanders was possibly born on May 28th, 1934…apparently, her birth records were lost, but this seems to be the most likely date. She met the Muslim minister and human rights activist Malcolm X at the National of Islam temple in Harlem, started […]

Pamela Suzette Grier, aka Pam Grier, born May 26, 1949, is an actress, best known as the QUEEN of 1970s  blaxploitation films, beginning with her starring role in the 1973 film Coffy. She is considered to be the first African-American female to headline an action film,  a position previously held only by men. After the success of […]

NYC-based singer/songwriter Shea Diamond is sending a powerful message of hope in her new video for song Seen It. In collaboration with It Gets Better Project– the worldwide movement inspiring changes and support for LGBT youth who are bullied, Diamond waxes on the women who enlivened her, including Nina Simone and Patti Labelle, her incarceration, and […]

Here’s your chance to get woke to your queer consciousness! Queer | Art– the organization that fosters confident expression of LGBTQ artists’ perspectives, stories, and identities- is hosting a series of films selected by activists and politically engaged collectives. Throughout the summer (starting Monday, May 8), you can visit the IFC Center in NYC and get more […]

The anti-moralist and BEYOND reproach, drag superstar, Lady Bunny is bringing back her comedic hit show Trans-Jester to the landmark Stonewall Inn in NYC, for the month of May! The raved about production, which enjoyed a sold-out run last year, returns with new, rowdier topics and miscreant acts, including insightful commentary/jabs at Donald Trump, United Airlines […]