In this very special episode of Life of Bi, Ell and Mary talk to veteran HIV/AIDS activist Dr Monica Pearl about her experiences with ACT UP and the unique and under-studied intricacies of queer friendship. A perfect antidote and/or accompaniment to the festive season when the emphasis is on “family time”.
We met Monica at the Sexuality Summer School, a week of workshops, performances and roundtables held each year at the University of Manchester.
"Don’t Relax! Culture, Protest and Music during the AIDS Crisis," MBP In Conversation with Gary Needham for the Holly Johnson exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool
Short interview with MBP on Matthew Lopez' play The Inheritance at the National Theater of Norway and on Queer Art and activism.
"The cure is Activism": MBP holding forth, along with Dominic Bilton, with shout out to ACT UP NY hero Gerri Wells. And Tony Openshaw of ACT UP Manchester. (With thanks to Grey Marlow and Aisha Akram.)
MBP speaks at the Candlelight Vigil at Manchester Pride 2023