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The Hidden History of Paris is Burning (Searcher)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen
The documentary “Paris Is Burning” presents a unique glimpse into the lives of queer people of color who found solace, identity, and a sense of belonging in the world of drag balls. This s... Read More

Voguing (Research Extra Credit)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Asa Thomson
This Time article explores the significance of ballroom culture, particularly voguing, within the context of Black and brown transgender and gender-nonconforming communities. These communities have hi... Read More

Paris Is Burning (Viewer)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Asa Thomson
One of the film’s central themes is the exploration of identity, gender, and sexual orientation. By intimately capturing the personal stories and struggles of the individuals featured, “Pa... Read More

Paris is Burning and Ballroom Culture’s Influence on Current Pop Culture

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Bella Gore
I’ve learned about cultural appropriation for years in my classes and through conversations. We have all see the ways in which white people have appropriated elements of different cultures such as B... Read More

(Reader) The Unattainability of Historical Truth Within a Documentary

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Ajah
In the wake of the Haitian revolution, the approaching Black or “slave” lead state burned their oppressors’, the French, land in attempts to make their domain uninhabitable, to even bare... Read More

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