# Joan Jett Blakk
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joan jett blakk is the drag persona of performer Terence Smith. Smith is an African-American actor, writer and political candidate. Blakk first came to national attention when running for president of the United States in 1992.Calling himself a blend of Divine, David Bowie and Grace Jones, Smith began performing in 1974.In 1991, Smith, as Blakk, ran against Richard M. Daley for the office of mayor of Chicago, Illinois.
The drag queen who ran for president of the United States
In the 1990s Terence Smith launched his campaign to run for United States president in drag, shocking voters and the media. His mission was not to win, but instead, to raise awareness about the Aids crisis which was killing his community. Critical of the government's slow response to the epidemic, …
Quite a Lovely Revolution We Were Having (Ep 389 - David Bowie/Joan Jett Blakk)
My guest this week is the fascinating Terrence Smith, also known as Joan Jett Blakk, a drag performer who ran for mayor of Chicago in the 90s, and after that, President. Terrence has some incredible stories about growing up in Detroit, seeing David Bowie and The Supremes perform live, sneaking onto…
Drag Queen History Hour
The Supreme Court issued more rulings on Monday. There have also been several legal challenges to the trigger laws set to go into effect in states like Louisiana and Utah once the court overturned Roe last Friday.
Today is the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In honor of the drag queens of …
QUEERS READ THIS: 90s Queer Activism and Exhibits at Gerber/Hart
Every year, groups of volunteers at Gerber/Hart work for months researching for two large yearly exhibits. In 2019, five volunteers, Whit Sadusky, Veronica Rodriguez, Chase Ollis, Kurt Conley, and James Conley worked to create an exhibit on 1990s Queer Activism in Chicago.
Q: Activism at the Margin…
Joan Jett Blakk: The Drag Queen Who Ran for President
Joan Jett Blakk (a.k.a. Terence Alan Smith) talks about her historic 1992 presidential campaign, why the AIDS crisis influenced her run, and what it was like to be an out gay teenager in the '70s.
"They still ask the same questions that they asked in the '90s. 'Drag queens run for president in Ame…
Bob 'Rose' Levine: Has Been Doing Drag in Fire Island Since 1955
Bob "Rose" Levine talks about his first trip to Cherry Grove in 1955, being a part of the original drag "Invasion of the Pines" in 1976, and how the AIDS crisis changed Fire Island in the 1980s.
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You Can Celebrate The Revolution Ms. Blakk For President!
- Drag Queen Joan Jett Blakk (Terreance Smith) campaigns for Mayor and President of the United States. - Pioneered efforts in human and women's rights. - Rocky Horror Picture Show'esque campaign chants - Activism-inspired play starring Tarell Alvin McCraney at Steppenwolf's award-winning theater pr…
Episode 134: December 7, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News
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The Presidential Fringe Audiobook by Mark Stein
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: The Presidential FringeSubtitle: Questing and Jesting for the Oval OfficeCategories: Biography, Politician, PoliticsAuthor: Mark SteinNarrator: Keith Sellon-WrightPublisher: Blackstone PublishingRelease date: 02-01-2020Language: …
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