How Drag is Different from Blackface

Even if we think it’s a dumb question, we should have a smart, simple answer, so, let’s talk about it: why is drag different from blackface?

Drag is an expression of yourself; blackface is an attack on someone else. Blackface reinforces an imbalance of power; drag disassembles an imbalance of power. Blackface is a relic; drag is what we all do, every day, every time we put on clothes.

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