Darrell Gordon, long time queer activist, will be presenting a video/narrative workshop that will illustrate the parallels between the political movements of the early ‘70s and their acceptance of message tunes on radio and TV. The emphasis is placed on the singer and songwriter along with groups who wrote and played their own music. The presentation will explore the negative impact that the disco demolition movement of 1979 had on the African American and queer populations. This presentation will show footage of Edwin Starr, The Honey Cone, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Rufus with Chaka Khan, War, Chic, and Roberta Flack.

The presentation will take place on June 11th, 5pm, at New World Resource Center (1300 N. Western Ave at W. Potomac Ave). For more information contact NWRC at: 773-227-4011