Monica B. Pearl

40 Years of HIV Activism presents: Looking for Langston (1989) Join us for a special evening of film, memory and conversation as part of our programme exploring Manchester’s histories of HIV.

Presented by @georgehousetrust.bsky.social

"Treat the community like gold." Wisdom from Sarah Schulman @sarahschulman.bsky.social

Grateful for the inspired and inspiring talks that @libankerdc.bsky.social @posypoet.bsky.social @mbpearl.bsky.social gave at today’s “Resistance in the Age of Trump 2.0” roundtable today & for the great student turnout!

I wouldn't even necessarily indicate it is via Zoom. You gave a talk at the University. (And what a great talk -)

Remarkably unincendiary Daily Mirror article about Trans life - in 1937. Unearthed by @elierlick.bsky.social.

The late great Urvashi Vaid.

ACTING UP! - Library Live ACTING UP! tells the story of 40 years of HIV activism in the region through archives, testimonies and films. The exhibition honours the memories of lives lost and continues the […]

Still on at Manchester Central Library. @georgehousetrust.bsky.social

NYC propaganda in Denmark. Attire worn by @dazzler25.bsky.social. Global support for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.

Reading The Quest for Christa T. was life changing for me.

My favorite.

Just finished reading this good gay novel by South African author @wisaniirvin.bsky.social. Plenty of copies at @thebooklounge.bsky.social

Lovely.

Thank you, Maurice - that's lovely. Can't wait to see the book.

Congratulations!

Organizational kudos to @nebeling.bsky.social and team.

Queer Pasts conference Copenhagen opening keynote. Archives of Dissent: Sexuality, Caste, History @anjaliarondekar.bsky.social

Queer Pasts at the University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University.

Homotopia Takeover Day  - homotopia Saturday 5 April 2025, Lecture Theatre, Museum of Liverpool   The inaugural Homotopia Takeover presents a line-up of live music, talks and provocations responding to The Holly Johnson Story.   Join us...

As part of the Homotopia takeover of Museum of Liverpool and the Holly Johnson exhibition (Sat 5th April), @mbpearl.bsky.social and myself will be talking "Don't Relax! Culture, Protest, and Music during the AIDS Crisis" event info here: www.homotopia.net/events/homot...

This Saturday, April 5th "Don't Relax! Culture, Protest, and Music during the AIDS Crisis" with @garyneedham.bsky.social at Museum of Liverpool organized by Homotopia.

Yes!

Beautiful -

Tomorrow!

Whether you're one who marches or one who brings water to marchers or one who helps arrested marchers in court or one who helps fund the march or one who writes about the march or one who contacts leaders and/or media about why the march, you're needed, you're part of us.

YouTube video by The University of Manchester Important Lessons From LGBTQ+ History - Podcast

In which I expound on the power of activism - and art (and queer friendship!). Along with @dombilton.bsky.social.

What a great event -

Women in Revolt! Reframing AIDS and Video 28 + post-screening discussion - HOME Two short films foregrounding feminist protest in the 1980s.

Looking forward to my discussion with @jvmartin92.bsky.social and Jackie Stacey about these two films by @pratibha.bsky.social. At #HOMEmcr in conjunction with Women in Revolt! exhibition at Whitworth Art Gallery. March 12th.

Oh thanks for this, José. Sorry the link doesn't work - I have an essay for the programme on there as well. Go to National Theater of Norway site. Let me know if you still have trouble. Also: hi!

September 25, 1954 - February 14, 2025

And me - please.