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'The Color Purple' actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor slams film for 'sanitizing' lesbian romance

The Color Purple musical movie took "sisters before misters" a little too seriously when cutting elements of a lesbian romance in favor of sisterhood themes, out actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor says.

28 Gorgeous Purple Carpet Photos From The Color Purple Premieres

Oprah, Ariana DeBose, Fantasia Borino, Colman Domingo and more look stunning on the purple carpets celebrating the upcoming release of The Color Purple.

Alice Walker: Antigay Actress as Color Purple's Celie Is 'Betrayal'

An actress who'd made homophobic comments was fired from the role in a production of the story's musical version earlier this year.

Samira Wiley's Reading of 'The Color Purple' For Audible Is Personal

The Handmaid's Tale star says that as a queer Black woman, her reading of Alice Walker's beloved Pulitzer Prize winning novel was a cathartic experience. 

Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Homophobia Had Rule Against Gay Roles

Seyi Omooba is suing the theater and former agents after being fired from the lead role in The Color Purple, but the theater's lawyer argues that she wouldn't have played the role anyway.

Celebs Ask, 'Are You Bradley Manning?'

A new video asks whether anyone else would have taken the same actions that Manning did after witnessing what he did while serving overseas.

Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval

Largely snubbed by the Academy, 2023's The Color Purple is a miracle, regardless of awards.

Forty Under 40: Arts

Tarell Alvin McCraney heads up an impressive list of out media professionals that includes Lucky Michaels, Ariel Schrag, Matthew Lew, Rebecca Walker, and Christopher Wheeldon.

Book bans nearly triple in 2023-2024 school year: PEN America report

The increase includes books about women's sexual experiences, rape, and abuse, in addition to continued attacks on material with LGBTQ+ or racial themes.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

Iowa’s Book Ban the Target of Lawsuit by Bestselling Authors and Penguin Random House

The list of plaintiffs now included Iowa teachers, students, the Iowa State Education Association, and four bestselling authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult

A Message for Black LGBTQ+ Youth

Queer Black youth don't get enough reminders of their beauty and potential. Let's remedy that.