Truth.Be.Told (Black Queer Visionaries) Screening and Talk Back with Creator Katina Parker, moderated by Dr. Mark Anthony Neal

Created by Katina Parker, Truth. Be. Told. is a documentary series about Queer Black Visionaries. Each episode features an intimate conversation with a noteworthy interviewee as they discuss their lives, loves, and personal callings, as well as the experiences, realities, and identities that fuel them. To date over 60 people have committed to being interviewed for Seasons 1 and 2, including: Staceyann Chin (Jamaican-born, Tony Award-winning playwright); Tiq Milan (GLAAD Media Strategist & Journalist); Miss Major (Veteran Transgender Activist); Emil Wilbekin (Former Editor for Essence and Vibe magazine); Darnell Moore (Writer/Activist); Patrik-Ian Polk (Creator of Logo TV's "Noah's Arc" series); Linda Villarosa (Former Editor for the New York Times); Karamo Brown (Oprah Winfrey Network Host, Model and Actor); and Justin Robinson (founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops).Parker will screen several short videos from Truth. Be. Told. and, afterwards will participate in an Artist Chat, hosted by Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Professor of Black Popular Culture, Duke University.