Laverne Cox And M. Lamar Discuss Identity, Collective Trauma, Celebrating The Black Penis And More
First Posted: 02/ 8/2012 2:34 pm Updated: 02/ 8/2012 4:35 pm
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In February, in honor of Black History Month, we've asked some amazing individuals to join the Voice To Voice series in an effort to examine the issues, challenges, strengths and complexities that arise from the overlap of and intersection between the LGBT and black communities.
Our first pair is Laverne Cox and her twin brother, M. Lamar.
Cox is an actress/producer and transgender advocate. Her television credits include "Law and Order," "Law and Order: SVU," "Bored to Death" and "TRANSform Me." Her film credits include "Daughter of Arabia" and "The Kings of Brooklyn" as well as the forthcoming "Carl(a)," "The Exhibitionists," "Grand Street" and "36 Saints." Her latest film, "Musical Chairs," is opening in New York and Miami March 23, 2012 and Los Angeles and Chicago March 30, 2012.
M. Lamar is an operatic counter tenor, songwriter, pianist, and multimedia performance artist. His solo performance work has been presented at Abrons Art Center, PS 122, Dixon Place, The Chocolate Factory, B.A.AD., and Joe's Pub, among others. His newest piece, "Speculum Orum: Shackled To The Dead, Requiem for Voice and Piano," premieres at Cathedral Church of Saint John The Divine February 16th at 8pm. This piece focuses on Africans lost during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. For tickets click here.