# William Dorsey Swann
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william dorsey swann (c. 1858) was an American gay liberation activist. Born into slavery, he was the first person in the United States to lead a queer resistance group and the first known person to self-identify as a "queen of drag".
Life's a DRAG, become a QUEEN! Joanna and Ken discuss it all!
In this week’s episode, we're chatting with the fabulous Ken Lambert, who takes us behind the scenes of his journey into the world of drag—from discovering his love for performing, to creating a fierce persona that lets him shine in every sense of the word. He spills the tea on what it's like to ru…
Reason Rises #03 (Bad Recording) - Larry Clemson **DVD EXTRA**
THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL EPISODE, AS THE RECORDING SESSION WAS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS. PLEASE ENJOY AS A "DVD EXTRA" FEATURE OF THIS SERIES.
Fact Checks: "Transgender, not transsexual" - "Elvira was not the first drag queen - That was William Dorsey Swann (c. 1880)"
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From the Vault - William Dorsey Swann- Queen of Drag
It's Black History Month, so let's pull a story from the vault, that of one William Dorsey Swann, who entered the world enslaved and would be the beacon of ballroom. Joy is an act of resistance, so listen up to the story of the first Queen of Drag!
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Cubbie Chats the Queer Media That Has Me Questioning Everything + Toy Story 5 Review
This week on Cubbie Chats, I'm diving into some of the most fascinating books and movies I've experienced lately.
First up is Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, a queer horror novel that explores religious trauma, identity, and the dangers of conversion therapy through a terrifying supernatural lens. …
The First Drag Queen in America Was Born Enslaved — And They're Trying to Erase Him
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The first person to ever call himself the Queen of Drag in the United States was not a reality TV star or an algorithm’s invention. His name was William …
The Good Bi Podcast: Queer History🌈 William Dorsey Swann, Queer Resistance & Dyke Day
This week, we do a deep dive into the very first drag queen who also was the first queer American Hero, William Dorsey Swann, Queer Resistance, and Dyke Day.
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Hong is Popular, Trump is NOT, Furry Friends, & Happy Pride!
Hong is popular, Trump is NOT, Furry friends, & Happy Pride!
In this week’s episode, Dr. Long dives straight into the heat of Wisconsin’s primary season, where Francesca Hong is shaking up the race with a surge that no one saw coming. Mark breaks down why Hong’s working‑class story, progressive pla…
Drag Will Set You Free Pt. 1 (ft. Junior Mintt, The Lexapro, Paradox, & Sarah Calise)
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 curren…
Drag Will Set You Free Pt. 2 (ft. Pattie Gonia & Klondyke)
Hello again, Darling! Welcome to Part 2 of our exploration into the fabulous world of Drag Performance... In this episode, we got to chat with Drag artist and climate activist Pattie Gonia about her upbringing in Nebraska, her tireless advocacy for Planet Earth, and how Drag can be harnessed as a s…
In The Basement with McLemore Episode #11 - The Culture of Ballroom - Host Bryant McLemore kiki with House of Balenciaga's star Rio Balenciaga.
Ballroom Culture: The Houses of Balenciaga, Carcon, Xtravaganza, Diori, and LaBeija, Jose Guitierez Xtravaganza, Dashaun Wesley, and Pepper LaBeija.
Before Ballroom became a global force in fashion, music, dance, and pop culture, it was a bold underground movement created by Black and Latino LGBT…
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