"Lessons in Drag" author Kareem Khubchandani speaks with Kris Manjapra, as they discuss the power of Drag to hold together precarious communities through uncertain times.
The in-person audience also experienced firsthand the power of drag with live performances by Boston’s most illustrious artists, Candace Persuasion and Chanel The Angel.
In "Lessons in Drag," a thought-provoking dialogue between scholar Kareem Khubchandani and his drag persona, LaWhore Vagistan, Khubchandani delves into the lessons LaWhore’s drag practice offers about academia—shaping his approaches to research, teaching, and writing. At the same time, Vagistan reveals how Khubchandani’s scholarship influences her performances, inspiring her understanding of fashion, music, divas, and aunties. Together, their reflections and conversations weave a compelling tapestry of drag’s instructive power.
