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In observance of Black History Month, IN THE LIFE explores several facets of the kaleidoscope that is the LGBT African-American community. We profile New Jersey community activist Bernie McAlister and his "House of Jourdan", part of the gay ball sub-culture that has expanded its social role to include AIDS education/outreach to queer youth. New York Governor David Paterson and Yale professor George Chauncey reflect on the continuing struggle for gay civil rights. In a Real to Reel, filmmaker Abigail Child follows four young men navigating the complexities of living On the Downlow. |
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Ballroom 2.0The 1990 documentary Paris is Burning revealed the vibrant and decadent ball culture of New York City. Today, in Newark, New Jersey, the ball scene is thriving but with an emphasis on alterative families, safe-sex education, and positive role-modeling providing direction and hope for LGBT minority youth. |
A Conversation With... Professor George Chauncey and Governor David PatersonYale professor, cultural historian, and gay activist George Chauncey talks with New York State Governor David Paterson of their long-time shared battle against bigotry and discrimination, and the current fight for full marriage equality. |
Reel to Real: On The DownlowBeing gay, "out", and sexually active, is a social conundrum in the black community, a taboo, and incompatible with "masculinity." When it happens, it must be hidden, covert, on the "down-low." In this Real to Reel, Filmmaker Abigail Child takes a compassionate look at four men leading these double lives, offering a rare window into the allure and tension of this world. |