Gladys Bentley was an openly gay singer, pianist and entertainer in New York City during the Prohibition Era. In a time when lesbian identity was only emerging, Bentley was unabashedly herself.  Bentley’s life and legacy shows how powerful it is to choose to be ourselves, no matter what comes our way, and to celebrate others that decide to do the same. Learn more in today's episode, part of our 28 Days of Black History series.Read the newsletter here >28 Days of Black History is our free, month-long series where we celebrate stories of Black leaders and their impact on arts, culture and society. Look for "Black History Month" in titles of other episodes in this podcast.We’d love to hear your reflections on today’s episode - email us at hello@antiracismdaily.com. Include the title of this edition in the subject line.This podcast uses computer-generated audio. Inconsistencies may occur. This podcast is made possible by our community of donors and partners. If you enjoyed today’s session, consider making a donation on our website: subscribe.the-ard.com/support.Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.