In this episode of The Reckoning, we talk to Senior Editor, Dr. Deion Hawkins about the historic Best Actor Academy Award nomination for Colman Domingo, who portrayed Bayard Rustin in the 2023's biopic, ‘Rustn’. This nomination marks the first time an openly Black gay man has been nominated for a role playing a Black gay man from history. We discuss Domingo's career, the significance of this nomination for the LGBTQIA+ community and its representation in Hollywood, and the future of Black queer narratives.

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Video Chapters

00:00 Opening Theme

00:04 Introduction and Welcome

00:06 Colman Domingo's Historic Nomination

00:32 Interview with Dr. Deion Hawkins

00:45 Transition

01:11 Colman Domingo's Impact in Hollywood

03:37 The Significance of 'Rustin' in Current Times

06:25 The Future of Black Queer Filmmakers and Actors

08:19 Predictions for Black Queer Representation in Hollywood

10:18 Conclusion and Farewell

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