Oscars

But Will Smith’s violence – as well as the assumption that Jada Pinkett Smith couldn’t defend herself – is part and parcel of heteropatriarchy.

“You see a queer, openly queer woman of color and Afro-Latina who found her strength in life through art.”

“IM SO SO SO HAPPY,” Cher wrote, but not about what people thought she was talking about.

Sykes will host alongside comedian Amy Schumer and actress Regina Hall. 

Neal’s comments highlighting Black trans women was just one of several moments for LGBTQ people at the Oscars, despite a limited number of out awardees and nominees.

They went to the beach together to have drinks and chat.

“I’m so proud to be standing here as a Black queer artist telling stories,” Monáe said, calling out the very white, male, and straight award ceremony.

She said that Billy Porter wore a dress at the Oscars to “stick it to masculinity.”

“Green Book,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Favourite,” and “A Star is Born” all took home awards.

“This is why someone’s jokes about beating their gay son were never funny.”