LOCATION
GLBT Historical Society Museum
4127 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
ADMISSION
$10 admission; Free for GLBT Historical Society Members
Join the GLBT Historical Society for an evening with author Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins discussing their new book, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and How to Love Yourself, a celebration of queer voices in the media and beyond. With a foreword by Latrice Royale of RuPaul’s Drag Race and HBO’s We’re Here fame, the book delivers an honest look at how Higgins and others who are often overlooked in the world have come to understand their identities, and the important role Black, Fat, Femme predecessors like Andre Leon Talley, Miss Lawrence and Ms. J have played in helping people like us learn what’s possible.
The book and Dr. Higgins’ talk explores the representation of marginalized people, and why Black Fat Femme people are so often left out and erased from LGBTQ+ conversations.
SPEAKERS
Jonathan Paul Higgins is an educator, professor, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader and media critic who is passionate about television and film. A Culture Strike 2021 Disruptor and Twitter Spaces Spark Creator, Dr. Higgins is a trailblazer who is creating, sharing, and crafting the stories their ancestors didn’t get to tell. Dr. Higgins is currently the inaugural Director of Strategic Media and Advocacy for Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance, while once holding roles at both Chernin and Edith Entertainment. They have also worked on inclusion projects with leaders in entertainment brands including Apple, Disney, Instagram, GLAAD, Amazon Prime Video, United Artist and most recently, ULTA Beauty. They have also been a featured speaker for SXSW & TEDx and also competed on the latest season of Netflix’s hit show, “Nailed It”. You can also see them on Fuse’s hit show, “Like a Girl” - spotlighting trans athlete Cece Telfer.
They are the creator, executive producer and host of the Webby honored and Shorty Award Winning podcast, “Black Fat Femme Podcast'' which was developed via IHeartMedia’s Next Up Initiative and named “Best Podcast to listen to” by both Ebony and Essence Magazine. Their book has already garnered several rave reviews from Out Magazine, IntoMore, Native Son and Queerty. Dr. Higgins holds a doctorate in educational justice and regularly writes and lectures on what liberation means for Black, queer, fat, non-binary people.
Members Perks
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