Cynthia Erivo, known for her roles in blockbuster film 'Wicked,' delivered a powerful speech embracing individuality and reclaiming negative labels, resonating with the LGBT community. She discussed being 'Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced and Queer,' highlighting the themes of 'risk' and 'privilege' in claiming her queerness in public. Erivo aims to inspire and uplift through her headlining performance at Stonewall Day 2024.
Cynthia Erivo Hopes to ‘Inspire and Uplift’ With Headlining Performance at Stonewall Day 2024 https://t.co/DTKd5K3vqG
Cynthia Erivo Opens Up About the 'Risk' and 'Privilege' of 'Claiming My Queerness in Public' https://t.co/P4mYPikWLN
About last night... Cynthia Erivo Delivers Powerful Speech About Being ‘Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced and Queer’ https://t.co/5oDV6q0QFw via @variety @LALGBTCenter #justforvariety https://t.co/xa352G9dJ8
Cynthia Erivo Delivers Powerful Speech About Being 'Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced and Queer' https://t.co/MSVF8LQmi5
Cynthia Erivo said the themes of embracing individuality despite “systems of oppression” and reclaiming negative labels in the upcoming blockbuster film Wicked resonate with the LGBT community ✍️: @EllieIorizzo https://t.co/FqxAndIKQS