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Actress Amanda Seales confronts Caitlyn Jenner on white privilege
the evening was live streamed for Katy Perry’s album release
(Screenshot via Twitter.)
“Insecure” actress Amanda Seales broke down white privilege to Caitlyn Jenner during a dinner party at Katy Perry’s house on Sunday.
The dinner was live streamed on Perry’s YouTube channel as part of her weekend long, “Big Brother”- style streaming show in promotion of her new album, “Witness.”
In a clip posted on Twitter, the 35-year-old explains to Jenner how white privilege prevents the reality star from viewing the country in the same way as Seales.
“It’s an insult to me that you’re not listening to what I’m saying,” Seales told Jenner. “If this is a conversation about having conversations, then we have to be listening to each other.The reason I am so passionate ― and I’m not hostile, I’m passionate ― is because I’ve had such a different experience in this country than you.”
Seales continued to break down how historically the U.S. government has affected the lives of black women.
“As a black woman, the government is so much in my life, and it always has been,” Seales says. “The government literally said that black men could not even be in the house or else women couldn’t get welfare. That’s a big reason why there’s such a chasm between black women and black men in this generation.”
Jenner appeared confused by the discourse responding, “I just said I believe in this country.”
“You can say that in a way that I cannot,” Seales says. “Because you had a different experience. Because this country is here for you. This country ain’t here for me in the same way, sis. It isn’t.”
“You, as a trans person, have to also identify that this country hasn’t been here for trans until, maybe two o’clock today,” Seales added.
Other dinner guests included comedian Margaret Cho and commentators Van Jones and Ana Navarro.
Watch the exchange below.
Watch Amanda Seales GATHER Caitlyn Jenner about growing up black in America pic.twitter.com/JMmrGSRbHX
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Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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