Jose Sarria was a Drag Queen and Trailblazing Politician | Masters of Drag | American Masters | PBS

[@KristenWood317]

Not sure how this series came across my feed, but I am really glad that it did. I have been watching these one by one now for a while now. Thanks, PBS!

[@abbystewart400]

Such an important story to tell, both about the social and political histories of that period! Thank you!

[@jean-francoisdaignault9612]

This person’s courage and strength of character truly is an inspiration.

[@jlee4039]

I've always wanted to know more about Rrose Selavy, Marcel Duchamps's alter ego who self-identified as female. I'm not sure if there's a there there, and there's not a lot of information out there about Rrose, but I'd be grateful to anybody who digs into this deeper and shares their results with the world!

[@rebekah1180]

It just shows how truly important Drag is. Not just to the lgbtq+ community but the world.

[@rickysencion4609]

Now this should be a film documentary or otherwise! Love hearing these stories.

[@margaretmullin425]

Love you, Peppermint!

[@patriciaadams4171]

Nobody tells another person who they are. We choose.

[@user-yn9os7uc1v]

that footage was not from 1961, they didnt have digital zoom

[@emiliestafford5422]

Okay, Sarrio in the Audrey Hepburn in my fair lady-inspired dress is goals!

[@missshellybeach]

I had heard of the imperial court system but knew nothing about it founding until now would love to know the history of the sisters of perpetual indulgence too

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

Hi, I'm now 72, and I along with a friend started the franchise of the Imperial Court in San Joaquin County, in 1972.. It was a fun time , and did much work earning thousands of dollars for the AIDS charities and other nonprofit organizations. I was was known as Monique 1 first Empress and my Emperor was Terri 1 ...

[@learningtoyoutube9033]

Elllaaaaaaa. Que Barbara la muyertz!

[@iTHINKiCANiWILL]

WTF

[@josuetorres2394]

WOW IVE NEVER HEARD ABOUT THIS EMPRESS.....I AM IMPRESS WHAT A LEGACY SHE LEFT .TO TRIED TO BECOME THE FIRST GAY SUPERVISOR IN CALIFORNIA ESPECIALLY DURING THOSE TIME IS UN HEARD OFF.THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THAT STORY .I LEARN SOMETHING NEW.I WISH SOMEONE WILLMAKE A MOVIE ABOUT IT. 🏛🌎