Chicago Black Drag Council Highlights 6.20.2020
Channel: Insane Films
Date: 2020-06-21

Highlights from Chicago Black Drag Council Presents: Town Hall 
Saturday, 6/20/2020 8PM
Hosted by: Lucy Stoole
Mediator: Shimmy Laroux
Speakers: Lucy Stoole, Zola, Trannika rex (Trex), Shae Couleé
Black queer performers have made a list of demands and accusations for Trannika Rex, who is probably the most important drag show promoter in Chicago. Trex produces shows at bars including Berlin, Roscoes, and Scarlet and is the main producer of Drag Race talent related shows here. The George Floyd protests have seemingly empowered several performers who claim to be victimized by Trex, and these are some highlights of a multi-hour discussion on the subject, including a shocking accusation by current Drag Race star, Shea Couleé.  Zola, who is also in this video, is absolutely brilliant. They are only 22 years old but the way they wield the English language as a weapon against white supremacy is profound, amazing and shocking. Search for their speech at Drag March for Change Chicago 2020.This is activism and this is direct action and it is so inspiring.