Frances E.W. Harper, born September 24, 1825, was an African-American abolitionist, suffragist, poet and author. In 1845, Harper published her first collection of poetry, titled Forest Leaves, and Poems of Miscellaneous Subjects- which featured one of her most famous works, Bury Me in a Free Land. She also became an in-demand lecturer on behalf of the abolitionist movement, […]
Jamie Oswin
Age: 36
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
About:
“I started off watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, then local drag shows, and eventually discovered club kids…which really appealed to me. The visual aspect of producing looks was something I decided to start doing about 18 months ago, after watching goldiestarling on YouTube, then meeting Ryan Burke in NYC. I try and […]
The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism. In the 18th-century Atlantic world, a new culture of consumption, fueled by the slave trade, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothing and goods that indicated wealth, distinction, and taste. Black […]
MONDAYS
Drag Wars is the future!…where the next generation of NYC drag performers will be revealed! The competition is super fierce…so, make sure you come early, and sign up…if you think you’ve got the right stuff! Hosted by Shequida Hall. DJ Nicky Boombox.
Pieces Bar, 8 Christopher St., NYC, 10pm, free.
image by Candid With Drew
