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Were in fucking Nubia!
Theyre working forus, okay?
In other words,Nubiafelt special.
There is no seat at the table for you?
You create your own opportunity.
The attention a lot of the time is not put on Black queens.
Ownership as an entertainer, Heart says, is paramount.
Monique says, nodding admiringly toDrag Racecreator and host RuPaul.
RuPaul is a genius.
BeBe says thatNubiahas plans to expand beyondDrag Racealum, to include creators without that national platform.
(The latter had her memorablygoing toe-to-toe with RuPaul at the reunionbefore she walked off set.)
But it definitely proved that what I was experiencing was age-old and tried-and-true, the Vixen says.
Even if you didnt like what I said, you heard me.
(Bob and others have since cracked the million follower count.)
I dont think any of us have not been subject to that, BeBe says.
That is whats always preached, she says.
Bob says that Moniques assessment is a true representation of what this show is.
Its not about, We need representation because were black and people dont like us.
It is, We deserve this attention.
We work hard for it.
And Im glad that its happening.
Everything that we do isnt necessarily in response to white people.
Some of it is just a celebration of ourselves in and of ourselves.
Shea says she relished the opportunity to bring such different queens under one roof to stand in solidarity.
[Black drag queens] are often compared to each other.
Were not allowed to stand as individuals.
Were very much still put into certain boxes and they expect certain performance styles.
This is something that I do find myself thinking about a lot, she says.
We are the people who are trying to overcome these adversities.
Bob echoes Shea, saying that step No.
On a personal level, its a feeling Bob doesnt take for granted.
When you have these professional experiences that are mostly Black, its just such a great, positive impact.
Its a wonderful feeling.
It feels like Wakanda.
