The Untold Love Stories of Black Queer Women in the 1900s

Let's reflect on the lives of notable Black queer women in the early 20th century. I explore the stories of Lucy Diggs Slowe, Ethel Waters, Gladys Bentley, and Dorothy West, shedding light on their relationships and the societal challenges they faced. Additionally, I'll touch upon the broader context of 'Boston marriages'. Happy Women's History Month!

 

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Lucy and Mary

06:20 The Two Ethels

09:44 Gladys Bentley

12:50 Dorothy West

16:16 Boston Marriages & Black Queer Women

19:44 Conclusion

 

Books:

• The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire before Stonewall by Dr. Cookie Woolner - https://www.amazon.com/Famous-Lady-Lovers-Stonewall-American/dp/146967548X
• Heat Wave: The Life and Career of Ethel Waters by Donald Bogle - https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Wave-Career-Ethel-Waters/dp/0061241741
• Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography by Donald Bogle - https://www.amazon.com/Dorothy-Dandridge-Biography-Donald-Bogle-ebook/dp/B0928XQHF5?ref_=ast_author_mpb
• And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countée Cullen by Charles Molesworth - https://www.amazon.com/Bid-Him-Sing-Biography-Count%C3%A9e/dp/0226533646

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