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Inside the Black and Latino Ballroom Resurgence

Season 1 Episode 5 | 10m 08s

Devin-Norelle steps into the vibrant underground world of Ballroom and explores how this transformative art form has become a beacon of acceptance, providing a chosen family for Black and Latino Queer youth. Meet the people who are cultivating the resurgence of Ballroom in Buffalo, New York, building community and creating a brave space for expression, celebration, and support.

Aired: 08/28/23
Funding for BRAVE SPACES is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Two dynamic faith leaders share their efforts to create Queer-affirming religious spaces.
Toronto filmmaker, Lulu Wei, documents Queer Asian joy at a Dim Sum drag brunch.
Gay fathers Rob and Rahsaan create an online community supporting other gay families.
Discover Lesbians Who Tech & Allies and how the Queer community can confront bias in AI.
Lyla Harrod, a sober, transgender woman, heals by hiking the country’s longest trails.
For decades, this LGBTQ+ Bowling League has challenged homophobia in sports.
In the face of censorship and bans against LGBTQ+ stories stands a courageous book club.
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Two dynamic faith leaders share their efforts to create Queer-affirming religious spaces.
Toronto filmmaker, Lulu Wei, documents Queer Asian joy at a Dim Sum drag brunch.
Gay fathers Rob and Rahsaan create an online community supporting other gay families.
Discover Lesbians Who Tech & Allies and how the Queer community can confront bias in AI.
Lyla Harrod, a sober, transgender woman, heals by hiking the country’s longest trails.
For decades, this LGBTQ+ Bowling League has challenged homophobia in sports.
In the face of censorship and bans against LGBTQ+ stories stands a courageous book club.