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Trans Week of Remembrance Film Fest

Transgender Film Festivals are happening across the nation gearing up to the celebration of Trans Day of Remembrance that takes place Wednesday November 20th. In Massachusetts The Theater Offensive & Coolidge Corner Theatre at 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA are bringing 3 evenings of film highlighting our Trans community with “Black Trans Women at the Center” on Monday November 18th at 7:15P, “Kokomo City” on Tuesday November 19th at 7P & “Paris is Burning” on Wednesday, November 20th also at 7P. All the screenings will be accompanied by introductions & panel discussions. “Black Trans Women at the Center” presents the next wave of new plays through this theatrical recording of the 5th annual Black Trans Women at the Center: Virtual New Play Festival. Witness the symphony of voice rising to claim their rightful place at the forefront of the theatrical landscape led by the visionary Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Ensemble member Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi. The festival will feature a staged streaming of her new work Shapeshifter. Then “Kokomo City” on Tuesday November 11th directed by D. Smith & featuring Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, Dominique Silver will takes place at 7P with a post-film panel discussion with guests from The Theater Offensive. Concluding with the classic documentary “Paris Is Burning” directed by Jennie Livingston & featuring Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent with post-film panel discussion with guests from The Theater Offensive & moderated by Rev. Irene Monroe. Watch our nonpartisan VOTE PSA we produced with Rev. Irene Monroe.  
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John Waters Coolidge Award Honoree

The nonprofit Coolidge Corner Theatre that has been entertaining & building a vital community through film culture in greater Boston since 1933 is thrilled to announce legendary filmmaker, author & visual artist John Waters as the recipient of the 2024 Coolidge Award. This fabulous event takes Thursday November 21st at 8P at The Coolidge at 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. There will be an onstage conversation with Waters about his life & career conducted by Jared Bowen Emmy award-winning Executive Arts Editor & host of The Culture Show at GBH. The conversation will include a tribute clip reel & will be followed by the presentation of The Coolidge Award. Established in 2004 annual Coolidge Award celebrates a film artist whose work is consistently original & challenging. Past honorees have included Zhang Yimou, Meryl Streep, Thelma Schoonmaker, Jonathan Demme, Werner Herzog & more. John Waters has written & directed sixteen movies including Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Polyester, Hairspray, Cry Baby, Serial Mom & A Dirty Shame. Both Pink Flamingos & Hairspray have been added to the U.S. Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. Waters is also the author of ten books including Shock Value, Crackpot, Pink Flamingos & Other Trash, Hairspray, Female Trouble & Multiple Maniacs, Art: A Sex Book co-written with Bruce Hainley, Role Models, Carsick, Make Trouble, Mr. Know-It-All & in May, 2022 his first novel, Liarmouth: A Feel Bad Romance. In 2022, Liarmouth was optioned by Village Roadshow Pictures for John to write & direct the movie. I’ve known John since the 1970’s & he’s always been true to character. Here’s my retro interview I did with John back in 2011. LISTEN  
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The Academy Legends A Night of Stars

The Academy will present their 2024 Legends Archive inductee Donna Sachet along with esteemed community honorees Dr. Dee Spencer with The Diane Jones Solidarity Award, Colm O'Brien with The Architect Award & Patrick Carney with The Exemplar Award. Enjoy a night of fabulous entertainment hosted by the one & only Sister Roma November 15th at the Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St, San Francisco, CA from 6P to 11P. The Legends Archive was created to recognize those people in our own era that have shaped the LGBTQ community that we live in. The Legends of the past have included Sylvester, Harvey Milk & Divine & now it is time to hold up the Legends that continue to create in this dynamic epicenter that is San Francisco. Each year The Academy selects one individual who has truly become a Legend worthy of being remembered in the historical archive. They are invited to donate a personal artifact to represent themselves & their contribution to the community to be put on permanent display. The entire community is warmly invited to join in celebrating their 2024 Legends Archive inductee Donna Sachet along with their esteemed community honorees for a fabulous night hosted by Sister Roma with entertainment provided by Russell Deason, The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus & Shün Kanazawa. While this event is open to all club members receive free or discounted admission to events with full club access & more. All tickets include access to the After Party at The Academy following the conclusion of the program. 
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Outright International 2024 Summit

Outright International’s 10th Annual OutSummit takes place December 9th in Washington, D.C. & virtually. This global event brings together activists, advocates, academics, private sector allies & policymakers to tackle important LGBTQ issues & influence future advocacy. Confirmed speakers include keynotes Tarek Zeidan, Executive Director of Helem (Lebanon) & U.S. Representative Dina Titus. The in-person event in Washington D.C. is by invitation only however anyone can be part of the conversation by registering for the virtual live stream which is open to all. Whether you're attending in person or virtually OutSummit 2024 offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with leading voices from across the world & take part in shaping the future of LGBTIQ advocacy. The event will address into pressing issues including how LGBTQ fared in elections around the world in 2024, global intersex advocacy agendas for law & trans people to push back against anti-gender movements as well as LGBTQ inclusion in economic development & humanitarian assistance. Outright International is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTQ human rights movement, document & amplify human rights violations against LGBTQ people & advocate for inclusion & equality. They support innovative advocacy to advance equality & end violence & discrimination. They drive change, power & meaningful progress across governments, institutions, businesses & communities. They believe evidence-based human rights research is the most effective way to hold governments accountable for failing to meet human rights obligations & standards. Registration for the virtual conference is free & Outright International is deeply grateful to OutSummit host & presenting sponsor JP Morgan Chase. 
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Wicked Queer Documentary Film Fest

Boston’s Wicked Queer Documentary Film Festival returns for a 3rd year celebrating the rich & vibrant true stories of our LGBTQ community & takes place from November 15th to 22nd both in person & streaming. It opens with George Michael: Portrait of an Artist at the Museum of Fine Arts on Friday Nov 15th at 7P. The film takes you into the raw open spaces of George’s life where he broke the glass ceiling. This documentary gracefully & compassionately tells his story & gives tribute to this life. I never did meet George Michael but I did party with Wham! bass player Deon Estus during the MTV Music awards back in the 80’s that made me a big fan but more about that another time. Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival turns 40 this year founded back in 1984. Now as we head into these challenging times telling our stories, sharing our lives & affirming that existence becomes more relevant than ever as we deal with over 600 anti LGBTQ bills in states across the country, book bans & attacks on our LGBTQ community are on the rise. Recently the Queer Film Institute Board producer of Wicked Queer, WQ Docs, Queers Do Cinema podcast & Queer Film LA stated, “We cannot predict where the next four years will take us, but QFI is committed to carrying forward the legacy of those before us. For over forty years, the film festival has been a space to come together, to learn from one another & to witness stories of Queer resilience from around the world. We will continue to celebrate Queer voices & stories & stand firm against any attempts to divide or harm us.” 
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10th Annual Drag Queen Christmas Tour

After this disappointing election cycle & before Trump’s second term begins, I think our LGBTQ community needs to really celebrate the upcoming holiday season because who knows what we'll be facing in 2025. There're lots of LGBTQ friendly holiday celebrations across the country including the 10th anniversary of Murray & Peter’s "A Drag Queen Christmas Tour" for 18+ audiences. This is the longest-running drag tour in America so get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. The show includes the fabulous & divine Nina West, JIMBO, Sapphira Cristál, Plane Jane, Manila Luzon, Trinity The Tuck & many more. It all kicks off next week on November 13th in Detroit, Michigan at the Fisher Theatre followed by November 14th in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Aronoff Center, November 15th in Richmond, Virginia at the Dominion Energy Center, November 16th in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Marietta Center, November 17th in Washington D.C. at the Warner Theatre, November 18th in Glenside, Pennsylvania at the Keswick Theatre, November 19th in Portland, Maine at the State Theatre, November 21st in NYC at Kings Theatre, November 22nd in Medford, Massachusetts at the Chevalier Theatre, November 23rd in Wallingford, Connecticut at the Oakdale Theatre, November 25th in New Brunswick, New Jersey at the State Theatre, November 26th in Buffalo, New York at Shea's Theatre, November 27th in Columbus, Ohio at the Palace Theatre, November 29th in St. Louis, Missouri at the Stifel Theatre, November 30th in Omaha, Nebraska at the Orpheum Theater & then throughout the USA & Canada until December 29th. Tickets vary in prices & VIP packages are available including fabulous celebrity meet & greets. 
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LGBTQ Leaders Focus On Issues (VIDEO)

Just when our LGBTQ community appeared to be moving forward our safety net fell apart when the Dems once again used a playbook from previous failed elections & the GOP kicked in the winning goal. Just because techniques like making calls, sending texts, eblasts & knocking on doors may have working for Obama it certainly didn’t work in 2016 with Michelle Obama’s call to action “When They Go Low, We Go High”. Biden won his post-covid election without using most of those tools & instead was able to apply common sense. However, both Biden & Harris were obsessed with speaking to the middle class & it was the working class that created the red wave that handed this election to the GOP. Even with their “how very low can we go & still win” campaign, unfortunately common sense was thrown out with the baby. Then the barrage of the GOP fake news Trans ads that mainstream media is obsessed with. They went after the lowest hanging fruit without any challenge of retribution. In our nonpartisan VOTE PSA Campaign we were very careful to address exactly what was at stake in this election. “Women’s rights on the chopping block, over 600 anti LGBTQ bills in states across the country, antisemitism, hate crimes & racial discrimination are on the rise all as we headed to the voting polls.” Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, GLSEN Executive Director concluded, “Hope is a discipline. We may grieve today, but tomorrow we must come back stronger. This election result highlights the urgency of our work. We must mobilize, organize & protect our youth from these harmful policies. Our community is resilient & we will not back down. We urge everyone to join us in this critical fight for equality & justice.” WATCH

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