Historical Activists (Part One)

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3 ай бұрын

Welcome to "Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast", where we explore themes through storytelling, music, poetry, and art of all depths and hilarity. In honor of Black History Month, this week's episode kicks off our two-part series on "Historical Icons & Activists". Join hosts Bob and Peppermint as they delve into the rich legacy of queer Black icons from history. From the groundbreaking work of bell hooks to the activism of Bayard Rustin and the artistry of Alvin Ailey, this episode offers a captivating journey through the lives and contributions of these influential figures. Tune in as we celebrate and honor the voices that have shaped Black and queer history.
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@girl.anachronism5639 3 ай бұрын

Bob is such a real one. We all need to radicalize and transform. Everyone needs to do what they can to divest from capitalism. We need to form loving community NOW. Watch where you’re spending your money so you’re not feeding the genocidal system of slavery we are all interweaved into at the moment. Pay attention to what is happening in the world. Look to people like Malcom X, Angela Davis, The Black Panthers.. we NEED to embody what they all stood for.

@prozierozie5692 3 ай бұрын

Community is vital

@oceanlawnlove8109 3 ай бұрын

You're crazy

@prozierozie5692 3 ай бұрын

@@oceanlawnlove8109 not really

@oceanlawnlove8109 3 ай бұрын

@@prozierozie5692 "we all need to radicalize and transform" 🤪🤪 ooh. Extremism. Love that. History really shows how great radicalization and extremism are 💅💖 yes communityyy 😍

@astrogallus 3 ай бұрын

Bell Hooks had such a beautiful, concise mind. I love her clarity of thought. I was lucky enough to hear her speak at Berea College. Brilliant!

@enzomthethwa5861 3 ай бұрын

It is really nice to see raw footage of these heroes. I've heard their names, but I've never seen or heard them speak. Those videos really bring them to life.

@FocalPointElisa 2 ай бұрын

This ❤

@lilyshaw3683 3 ай бұрын

As a white Australian I loved learning about Alvin Ailey! His interview was so insightful and he is so genuine in sharing his love of dance

@Hungaria226 3 ай бұрын

I'm a straight white cis male and this is absolutely one of the most inspiring and influential discussions I've heard on white supremacy in the domain of not just politics but arts and culture as well! So proud to be a witness to the genius of you two!

@norikadolmy7274 3 ай бұрын

Felt like these legends were right in the room with us. History come alive!

@stardustmemory000083 3 ай бұрын

Audre Lorde and Phill Wilson! I'd also recommend the "History of Africana Philosophy" podcast, a collaboration of professors Chike Jeffers and Peter Adamson. It's helped illuminate a massive blindspot left by the standard American curriculum.

@iambeezyfbaby 3 ай бұрын

I now wanna be friends with Alvin Ailey. This was LOVELY

@ShawolsStartedIt 3 ай бұрын

It’s truly a shame more people aren’t watching these. I appreciate the history and perspective SO MUCH!! Plus Bob and Pep will forever be one of the best duos ❤️

@TaintedDonut 3 ай бұрын

A recommendation per request, please look into Otto and Hermina Huiswoud. I feel like they are seemingly often forgotten about cultural icons who have dedicated their whole lives to human rights all over the world while being all over the world. From Suriname, Russia, New York, and all over Europe, they fought for better living conditions and rights for the black communities and everyone else too. Also, since Peppermint mentioned it, it's indeed fashion.

@MrCxavier 3 ай бұрын

I'm a young white Portuguese man and I really enjoy listening to you and learning more about black American culture, its problems and the things that happened in the past and are happening today. I also really like your work as drag queens. xoxo

@FocalPointElisa 2 ай бұрын

Alvin Ailey conducted that interview so smooth and swift with answers. That I have a new found hope in remote engagement. Excellent! Loved hearing his passion and encouragement ❤️

@scenedemon 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to part 2!

@cymtastique 3 ай бұрын

I came because she's an icon, I'm staying for the KNOWLEDGE! Thank you!

@NayNaySayersX 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💜✨💜

@josefigueroa2141 3 ай бұрын

BOBBBBBB you two are so funny. I’m watching this to educate myself while eating mac and holy shit my mouth dropped when I saw you two were doing this. LOVE YOU BOTH

@SunPrincessXKianaX 3 ай бұрын

Loved this! Thank you! As a biracial black and white american individual living overseas raised in a country with no black history in the curriculum when I went to school, you have educated me, I have done a bit of my own historie and cultural research throughout my life, but I had never heard of Bell Hooks or Alvin Ailey. This podcast is much appreciated!!! ❤

@djoodi 3 ай бұрын

This was amazing! Thank you looking forward to part 2

@FocalPointElisa 2 ай бұрын

bell hook is such a symbol on many levels ❤ 29:48 !!!!!!

@michaelmorgan8110 3 ай бұрын

This video was so insightful, informative, and educational! Love you two thank you!!!

@randomreviewsandvid 3 ай бұрын

Love this show so much!

@SebzDevYT 2 ай бұрын

This was such a great episode. Thank you

@zenithian15 3 ай бұрын

I'd learned a little bit about bell hooks and Alvin Ailey in school (having grown up in the arts), but strangely never saw or heard either of them speak, so this was very engaging and illuminating for me to watch. Thank you!

@TenUniverse 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 💙💜💚

@skwim774 3 ай бұрын

First ep I’ve watched and I’m here to STAY

@josephrileyy 3 ай бұрын

i love these so much. thank you for sharing!

@tutticerutti 2 ай бұрын

i SOOOO so appreciate this series and all the educational content yall share because it is not only informative, insightful, and entertaining, but you also share so much of yourselves with so much courage that inspires others without a doubt :) thank you

@neen319 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for educating me. ❤

@MechakittenX 2 ай бұрын

Great topic! I never knew anything about dance as it pertained to queer black history until now. I had no idea there was such a trailblazer that existed!