Drag queens of HBO’s “WE’RE HERE” risk arrest to change minds

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Published 2024-04-26
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with “WE’RE HERE” stars Latrice Royale, Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall, and Priyanka about building queer community in small town America and the power of voting.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Xxsorafan
    If they come for Latrice we’re going to have some problems
  • @kuppo1560
    Some people should ask themselves why it’s ok for straight people to do drag (Martin, Tyler, etc) but not gay people 🤨
  • @MalenkyGoblin
    No one threw a hissy fit over Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Flip Wilson, Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, or Tyler Perry in drag.
  • One size doesn't fit all. If you don't care for the art of drag, don't watch. It isn't complicated.
  • @_TASK
    This show is IMPORTANT! There is a humanitarian crisis in this world!
  • @bcb7443
    LGBTQ is not a “choice”, not a “lifestyle”…just how some people are born!! 🌈
  • @kbrown5523
    This is one of the many reasons that I get so frustrated when people say that both political parties are the same, they're not, and this is one of the many reasons that it's so important to VOTE!
  • @jocendan7879
    I just don’t get the school of “being gay is a choice” So you’re telling me that you chose to be straight… so that means that you could be gay….. So then you’re ACTUALLY bisexual.. So you’re LGBT 😂 Like…. I just don’t get it.
  • @jossgreen9318
    any cop who would dare to arrest Latrice is getting a one-way express ticket to hell by my hands
  • @Marymary-ik1bx
    Went to a drag show in 1984, I still remember how much fun it was. Good energy. You are all beautiful and talented. Here is to supporting every human.🌏💖
  • @shawnbay2211
    These queens r more punk rock than most “punks” 2day. It’s always the ppl who don’t look like it who actually embody radical progressivism.
  • @hshoustontx
    If you don’t like it. Don’t watch it. Like fuckin duh.
  • @AKayt-nm2yc
    You would learn alot about life and the human spirit if you watch ONE episode with an open mind ❤
  • @bell9930
    I wasn't going to watch with the new recast until i saw they added Latrice Royale HUNNNEEEYYYY
  • @sidsid6380
    This combination of queens is very correct
  • @wendybutler1681
    Jaida Essence Hall designs and constructs every garment she wears. Others do as well. I thought I was creative until Drag Race exposed the world to the art of drag. I stand in AWE of the talent these entertainers possess. Here are four of the finest. My deepest respect to them. All four are very special for different reasons. Two have the most famous lip syncs EVER on Drag Race. Latrice's Natural Woman (who wasn't in tears at the emotion!) and Sasha's I Get So Emotional with high anxiety and rose petals in her wig (who wasn't cheering their lungs out at that!).
  • Very well said! Drag brings JOY, LOVE, ACCEPTANCE, CELEBRATION & FUN into the world. Bigotry brings hate, negativity, violence, fear, repression, harm, and suffering into the world!
  • @shayne8980
    Being gay is not a choice it comes naturally as a child it's a tough journey but you cant change who you are?