Queer Legends: Blane Charles
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Introducing the Black American with a flair for fashion who inspired a new kind of Gay activism in Montreal. Blane Charles had already made a name for himself in ACT UP New York by the time he attended the 1989 International AIDS Conference in Montreal. This episode showcases a fierce, Black, New York queen who’s spirit sparked a revolution for Quebec Queer rights.
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