The History of Drag (Part One) | Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast

On the first half of a very special two-part episode of ‪@BlackQueerTownHall‬, in honor of Pride Month, Bob the Drag Queen and ‪@MissPeppermint247‬ dive deep into the great, glittering, glamorous history of drag, with a special focus on the black queer icons who paved the way. Writer, Director, and Actor of “The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen”, Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, shares the powerful story of William Dorsey Swann, a trailblazer in the world of drag. Bob and Peppermint discuss New York City’s racist drag pageant system which led icon Crystal LaBeija to create “The Royal House of Labeija” where black and brown queens could showcase their talent. They also discuss The Lady Chablis' legacy and Marsha P. Johnson's fearless activism. You won't want to miss a single second of this special episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/TownHallABlackQueerPod... If you like the show, tell your friends! You can text, email, tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TownHallABlackQueerPod... Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownHallPod Learn more about Black Queer Town Hall: https://www.blackqueertownhall.org