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J. Michelle Coghlan @jmcoghlan.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · 12d

The late great Urvashi Vaid.

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · 16d

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

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 […]

librarylive.co.uk

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Aug 9

My favorite.

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Jul 14

Lovely.

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · May 22

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations!

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · May 21

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · May 21

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

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · May 21

Queer Pasts at the University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University.

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Gary Needham @garyneedham.bsky.social · Apr 1

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...

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...

www.homotopia.net

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Apr 1

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.

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 23

Yes!

Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 23

Beautiful -

Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 11

Tomorrow!

Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 3

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.

Women in Revolt! Reframing AIDS and Video 28 + post-screening discussion - HOME

Two short films foregrounding feminist protest in the 1980s.

homemcr.org

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Julie/Estara @estarasanatani.bsky.social · Mar 8

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.

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 4

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

Important Lessons From LGBTQ+ History - Podcast

YouTube video by The University of Manchester

www.youtube.com

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 4

What a great event -

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Mar 3

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.

Women in Revolt! Reframing AIDS and Video 28 + post-screening discussion - HOME

Two short films foregrounding feminist protest in the 1980s.

homemcr.org

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Monica B. Pearl @mbpearl.bsky.social · Feb 27

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!

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