Hi, Diva! This episode kicks off our two-part exploration into the wondrous world of Drag Performance. First, you’ll hear from Drag preacher, activist, and business owner Junior Mintt on how she got her start creating the diverse spaces she wished to see in the world, and her messages to the current generation of Queer Youth. Then, Samuel Smalls Jr. is back with “Black Queer Revolutionaries,” where you’ll learn about drag trailblazer William Dorsey Swan. Finally, Eric Eubank presents their “Drag Tapestry,” featuring a collection of important perspectives in the drag community: Los Angeles-based queen The Lexapro a.k.a. Axel Paulk, Mexico City-based queen (and FPP alumni) Paradox a.k.a. Samuel Silva, and Nashville-based historian and drag archivist Sarah Calise. Plus, an affirmation from IFQT! Producer Lily Mueller that could melt the hearts of even the cattiest queen.
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⏱️ TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
3:33 Junior Mintt interviewed by Samuel Smalls Jr. (⚠️CW: suicidal ideation)
17:49 Black Queer Revolutionaries: William Dorsey Swann
19:09 Host Reflection
20:52 Drag Tapestry featuring The Lexapro, Paradox, and Sarah Calise
35:48 Affirmation of the Day
36:19 Outro, credits & gratitude
💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/Yoxjlt7uxpx
⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS: suicidal ideation (7:00-7:40)
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🟢Topics explored in this episode: drag, drag queens, drag history, Junior Mintt, The Lexapro, Paradox, Sarah Calise, William Dorsey Swann, Ceyenne Doroshow, GLITS, Black queer history, Black trans women, queer history, trans history, ballroom, gender expression, gender identity, nonbinary identity, queer youth, LGBTQ+ youth, drag mothers, queer elders, queer community, representation, self-expression, authenticity, art as activism, queer liberation, Black Lives Matter, racism, transphobia, political attacks on drag, LGBTQ+ archives, Nashville Queer History, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, performance, creativity, community care, joy, freedom
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