During the Harlem Renaissance, creative expression was in full swing from artists like Langston Hughes and Josephine Baker. However, we rarely hear about the legend that was Gladys Bentley. Gladys was a gender-bending performer that wore tuxedos and sung risqué lyrics to women in the audience at her shows.
This is her story...
Ebony magazine article: http://queermusicheritage.com/bentley6.html
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://bit.ly/3dLCcKs, https://nyti.ms/3dJV9NF, https://bit.ly/3cK2VXC
