And the category is? : nside New York's vogue, house, and ballroom community

Tucker, Ricky, 1982-2021

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Here is a love letter to the legendary Black and Latinx LGBTQ underground subculture, uncovering its abundant legacy and influence in popular culture. What is Ballroom? It is an underground subculture founded over a century ago by LGBTQ African American and Latino men and women of Harlem. Arts-based and intersectional, it transcends identity, acting as a fearless response to the systemic marginalization of minority populations. Tucker pulls from his years as a close friend of the community to reveal the complex cultural makeup and ongoing relevance of house and Ballroom, a space where trans lives are respected and applauded, and queer youth are able to find family and acceptance. With each chapter framed as a 'category', this book offers an impressionistic point of entry into this subculture, its deeply integrated history, and how it's been appropriated for mainstream audiences.