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We're Here: Selma, Alabama
Event Description:We're Here: Selma Alabama
Please join us on October 18 from 8:30-9:45pm for a discussion of the “Selma, Alabama” episode of the celebratory, touching and exhilarating, Emmy-winning documentary series, “We’re Here.”
Bob the Drag Queen asserts that: “My freedom as a black, queer person is directly linked to Selma.” In an era of “don’t-say-gay” bills, book bannings, and transphobia, this documentary series catalogues the experience of three RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni connecting with and celebrating queer excellence and vibrance throughout America. In an especially poignant and impactful visit to Selma, Alabama, the drag queens explore the intersections of race, gender and sexuality; of history and present; of pain and growth. You’ll laugh, cry, and hopefully discover something new.
See a trailer for the episode here: https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYXll5wrna7GzIwEAAAKC:type:extra
And the full hour-long episode here (requires HBO sign-in): https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYVuJwQctR4HDwwEAAAAE:type:episode
The episode is also available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. Look for We’re Here, Season 2, Episode 4: Selma, Alabama.
Articles discussing the episode, including a recap:
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https://decider.com/2021/11/01/were-here-season-2-episode-4-recap-selma-al/
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https://www.newsweek.com/were-here-hbo-interview-bob-drag-queen-selma-1644365
A fascinating conversation between Kimberle Crenshaw and Bob the Drag Queen, on intersectionality and drag and more: https://soundcloud.com/intersectionality-matters/44-drag-at-the-intersection
Bonus for those interested in racism within the drag community: https://www.billboard.com/video/bbspillintheteaep04-drag-and-racism-peppermint-v3-8487795/
A note on pronouns: https://lgbtmedialanguage.wordpress.com/2019/02/28/my-preferred-pronouns-are-drag-queen/
Consider as you watch, read, listen:
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How does the episode make you feel?
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How do the communities represented here contend with and overcome systems of oppression?
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How does race interact with the performance of gender?
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What can drag do to contend with and push back against social injustice?
Join us on Tuesday, October 18 from 8:30-9:45pm.
The event is free, but you need to register in order to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-6tqD4pHtdbHixe_Q9xUf4kEODCsvKV
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The Work Group for Racial Equity is a “drop in group” for EGPS members and not-yet members. You are invited to participate whenever you can. We meet monthly on the third Tuesday evening of the month to discuss relevant books, films, podcasts and articles. Further information can be found on the EGPS website at https://egps.org/work-group-racial-equity.php
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Location:
Time: Tuesday, October 18th, 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Contact #1: Rudy Lucas
Contact #2: Christine Schmidt
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