Gladys Bentley was a trailblazing blues singer of the Harlem Renaissance whose tuxedos, powerful voice, and unapologetic queerness defied expectations. Her story is a vital part of queer jazz history and a lasting symbol of queer resilience.
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Every blog post on Queer and Unbroken has a story behind it. The questions I wrestled with. The moments that didn’t fit in the final draft. The parts that felt too tender or too personal to publish here.
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