‘Pose’ Season Two Hits Netflix and Some High Notes

WARNING: Moderate to MAJOR spoilers ahead. If there’s one thing Black folks are good at, it’s making a way out of none. Give us some furniture, and we’ll make a drum set. Tell us we’re not allowed to read, we’ll learn the bible word-for-word in secret. Tell Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ folks they can’t live, and they’ll find a way to thrive. Daring to thrive in a world hell bent on handing out heartbreak is a central theme of the hit FX Network show Pose, especially in its second season now airing on Netflix.   Created by writer Steven Canals and helmed by Ryan Murphy, Pose follows Blanca (Mj Rodriguez), a Dominican-American trans woman and in New York City and her friends in New as they navigate life, love, and damn near every “ism” and “phobia” under the sun. While season one introduced us to New York’s ballroom circuit via Blanca and the formation of her House of Evangelista, season two reinforces how far Blanca’s commitment to her House, her community, and most importantly, to herself.    Category is… Success! Damon, Blanca, and Angel Mean Business Despite a devastating HIV diagnosis in season one and rampant transphobia – even within the gay community – Blanca never stops reaching for her dreams. After winning “Mother of the Year” in the season one finale, Blanca continues her winning streak in season two by opening her own nail salon. She even manages to outwit villainous businesswoman Frederica Norman (Patti LuPone) in her quest to crush Blanca’s business. …