Some have even canceled their events at the venue in support of Davenport. In response, fellow drag queens and producers have expressed their standpoint against the bar. For real change to happen, we need to keep fighting." The Monster is going to wait this out and hope it blows over. Black people and people of color have had a long history of fighting for our community and we need our community to fight for us now. We must embrace and fight for our queer brothers and sisters of all races. We have always been a community that fights hate. Not speaking up would be like saying 'You just have to take this.' Our art has no home in a place where we are not respected. Other performers need to know that they don’t have to be mistreated. I had to speak up because I knew that not doing so would mean I was complicit in perpetuating these attitudes towards other artists. I’m saddened by the stance that Italo (and in their refusal to respond, The Monster Bar) has taken but unfortunately, I’m not surprised by it. Taking this step away from a place that I had considered my home was terrifying, and it’s a huge comfort to know that my nightlife family has my back. "First, thank you to everyone who has reached out and spoken up in support. #blackgirlmagic #blackexcellence #blackisbeautiful #endracismĪ post shared by Honey Davenport on at 10:47pm PDT My art has no home where my people are not welcome.
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