A #Black, #disabled performer was stealing scenes in 1926. His name was Steve “Peg” Reynolds. Most haven't heard of him. We're changing that.
@kristenklopez.bsky.social covers it at #IndieWire. Meet him. Pass it on.
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@lcarterlong.bsky.socialA #Black, #disabled performer was stealing scenes in 1926. His name was Steve “Peg” Reynolds. Most haven't heard of him. We're changing that.
@kristenklopez.bsky.social covers it at #IndieWire. Meet him. Pass it on.
@reelabilities.bsky.social“Film history is American history. Black history is American history. Disability history is American history. Music history is American history,”
Article by Kristen Lopez, @indiewire.com
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