In Season 14, Episode 15 of Live! with Fefe & Freddy, we dive into history, headlines, heartbreak, and a little pop culture chaos.
Queer History Before WWII: What Existed Before Stonewall?
Many people believe LGBTQ+ history began at Stonewall — but queer communities thrived long before that.
In 1895, the trial of Oscar Wilde exposed the existence of gay subcultures to the public. This forced society to confront what it preferred to criminalize.
In Germany, despite Paragraph 175 criminalizing homosexuality, Berlin became a queer capital during the Weimar Republic. Magnus Hirschfeld founded the Institute of Sexual Research in 1919. He pioneered early transgender healthcare. He also advocated for LGBTQ+ rights decades before modern movements.
The Harlem Renaissance gave us artists like Gladys Bentley and Langston Hughes. It created space for Black queer expression in the 1920s.
We also discussed Radclyffe Hall. Her novel The Well of Loneliness is groundbreaking lesbian literature. It was banned for “obscenity.”
History shows us: queer people have always existed. Even when erased.
Remembering Jesse Jackson During Black History Month
During Black History Month, we reflected on the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
We also asked: What Black historical figure do you carry with you?
Names like Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Shirley Chisholm came up — reminding us that legacy lives through action.
Pop Culture: The ‘Burbs Reboot & ANTM Drama
We compare the original The ‘Burbs starring Tom Hanks to its modern reboot featuring Keke Palmer.
Then we unpack Netflix’s Inside America’s Next Top Model. We discuss whether Tyra Banks’ effort to revisit the show was a form of redemption. Was it damage control?
Spoiler: We have thoughts.
Felicia "Fefe" Minor 