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Embracing The Color Purple, This Island Inadvertently Goes Queer
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The Color Purple won a Pulitzer Prize and was made into an film, the hue has been associated with LGBTQ+ people.The Ancient Greek lesbian poet Sappho wrote of attraction for younger women with "violet tiaras." But it wasn't until late in the 19th century that the public began associating lavender with queers, in part becaus of Oscar Wilde who wrote of "purple hours" spent with male sex workers.During the McCarthy era, the federal government began a witch-hunt to oust lesbians and gay men in civil service, in what was dubbed "The Lavender Scare" by historian David K.
Johnson, about 5,000 federal employees lost their jobs. After the Stonewall Riots, lavender armbands became a symbol of "gay power." During the same period, Betty Friedan,.
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14.02 / 02:47
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Jhené Aiko Brings Hometown Pride With Her Rendition of 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl LVI
Jhené Aiko brought it home with her rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the Super Bowl LVI kick-off show on Sunday. The Los Angeles native dazzled in a sequin purple dress and she softly sang the song, while backed by a harpist. During the performance, soldiers serving overseas as well as fans and players inside of Los Angeles' Sofi Stadium were moved by the patriotic performance. On behalf of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), acclaimed actress Sandra Mae Frank performed «America the Beautiful» in American Sign Language alongside the singer. .@JheneAiko performs America the Beautiful! #SBLVIpic.twitter.com/QtTOcG4nSAAiko, who was born and raised in the city, appeared in the This Is LA Super Bowl spot, ahead of her performance.
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