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Film Student, Apprentice Stage Manager, Social Media & Pop Culture Junkie.

[markruffalo]

THE REVENGERS ARE HERE. 

[orlandolopez]

Can't wait!!!

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Image: Elvis Presley’s success was undoubtedly driven by the material he appropriated from black musicians. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Recently, the New York Times published an essay defending cultural appropriation as necessary engagement. What would have happened, it argues, had Elvis Presley not been able to swipe the sounds of black musicians?

Author and critic K. Tempest Bradford says that’s a simplistic, misguided way of looking at appropriation – and it can cause real harm. Consider how it relates to literature: “Writing inclusive fiction might involve appropriation if it’s done badly,” she says, “but that’s not a given.” 

Cultural Appropriation Is, In Fact, Indefensible

[saraadianee]

remember when baby spice sang about wearing a condom

[itsnotthatfunnyisit-deactivated]

remember when it took me over a decade to realize what she was singing about

[bravenewproductions]

It’s official! Donald Rees returns to the stage with the “Wickedly Funny” BUYER & CELLAR, as part of Fierté Canada Pride Aug. 15-18! For tickets and info visit www.buyerandcellar.ca #fiertemtl #mtltheatre #buyerandcellarmtl (at Theatre Sainte Catherine Café-Bar)

[tyleroakley]

NEW VIDEO: “Queer Brunching: An LGBTQ+ Roundtable Chat” - the Internet has been a spectacular place for queer people to find people just like them. To discuss some queer topics, I invited some of my favorite LGBTQ+ Internet stars over for brunch & giggly gossip. Safe spaces to have open dialogues make ALL of us better, and listening is just as important as sharing our perspectives.

[ladycynthiana]

What Dylan Marron has to say about practicing radical empathy strikes a chord with me. 

[the-crepes-of-wrath]

Me, too! I think it was important for someone to have that perspective. 

[orlandolopez]

What a rush! Covering this year's Pride Parade with the one and only Jason Noël was simply amazing! Thanks to the whole crew, and let's do it again next year! See the videos now on the Queer MTL Facebook Page: fb.me/queermtl #fiertemtl #mtlmoments (at Telus Tower)

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Madame Simone annonce le spectacle Drag Superstars! The biggest drag queen show in Montréal starts in 30 minutes! #fiertemtl #mtlmoments (at Place Émilie-Gamelin)

[orlandolopez]

Montréal Pride is here! [Some assembly required] #mtlmoments #fiertemtl (at Place Émilie-Gamelin)

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Another amazing edition of ÎleSoniq came to an end. Skrillex killed it! AND OH MY FEET. #mtlmoments #ilesoniq2016 #ilesoniqfam (at ÎLE SONIQ)

[orlandolopez]

An hour in at ÎleSoniq and I'm already drenched! #mtlmoments #ilesoniq2016 (at Ile Soniq)

[orlandolopez]

Got my photo taken by the Geek Squad! #experienceosheaga #turnsummeron #bbyosheaga (at Osheaga)

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Having a blast at OSHEAGA! #experienceosheaga #osheaga2016 (at Osheaga)

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Daniel VS the Attacking Hanging Sculpture 2! #mtlmoments (at Jardins Gamelin)

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Ride the AZUR, take a selfie! #stmazur (at Station Place-D'armes)

[orlandolopez]

This little guy is a handful! #dogsitterslife

[orlandolopez]

It's been a colourful day! (at TD Bank Financial Group)

[orlandolopez]

So excited to see Of Monsters & Men opening for Florence + The Machine for her "How Big Tour"! #florencemachinemtl (at Centre Bell)