Gladys Bentley, a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance, was a gender non-conforming Black woman who faced significant societal challenges. Born in 1907, she became a popular entertainer, performing in men's attire and celebrating her queer identity.
Songs, like art, can take on a life of their own. In 1978, the Village People came out with the song "Y.M.C.A." where they all performed in different characterized outfits.
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