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A Queer Literary Pillar in Exile: Tennessee Williams in Retrospect

A photo of Tennessee Williams with Anna Magnani.

Within the canon of southern literature, it is rare to find queer authors who died within 200 miles of where they were born. It is even rarer is to find a queer author who did so and lived freely. Most made their exodus from the South and sought refuge in queer urban hubs, such as New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. One of the most famous amongst those who journeyed away from his roots, but whose plays kept his…

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Episode 5: Hey Now, You’re A Gold Star, Graham Maio!

A photo of Veer Queer with chef Adán Medrano.

Mai, Endy, and Julien sit down with special guest Graham Maio to discuss queer representation in the media, and the lack thereof. Graham also talks about his play, The Man Who Failed America, which is based on the Michael Johnson case, and how he is using the work to advance the conversation around HIV/AIDS in the Black gay community.…

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