A Quote by Bob the Drag Queen

For me, I think it's important to spread Black queer joy and acknowledge Black queer excellence and the achievements that have been made by my people, specifically meaning Black queer people.

Bob the Drag Queen

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Achievements Acknowledge Been Black Excellence Important Joy Made Me Meaning People Queer Specifically Spread Think

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Bob the Drag Queen
American - Celebrity
Born: June 22, 1986

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Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

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Keiynan Lonsdale

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Alicia Garza

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