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5 Black Queer Pioneers You Need to Know
In honor of Black History Month, here are five brothers and sisters to appreciate.
By Angela Jude And Allison TateFebruary 23 2017 / 3:31 PM
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Our friends over at The Advocate put together an awesome video featuring some of history's brightest and most important queer, Black figures! All in honor of Black History Month! Watch it below! 

        
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5 Black Queer Pioneers You Need to Know

In honor of Black History Month, here are five brothers and sisters to appreciate.

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