Popularly known as a blues singer during the Harlem Renaissance, Bentley became famous performing at Harry Hansberry's Clam House, one of New York's most notorious gay speakeasies. Cosplay Is for Everyone. Michael Key The first openly gay Asian-American judge to serve federally — appointed by former president Barack Obama in More you may like. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History offers a wealth of insight for teachers. Hansberry explored controversial themes in her writings in addition to racism in America, including abortion, discrimination, and the politics of Africa.

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Her poetry was published regularly throughout her life and she served as the State Poet of New York from to The first openly gay Asian-American judge to serve federally — appointed by former president Barack Obama in She likes reading and is trying her hand at writing. June Jordan June Jordan was one of the most widely-published and highly-acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.