Ball Culture of New York City

The video explores the history and evolution of LGBTQ+ safe spaces in America, starting from the 1860s with the creation of drag culture through masquerade balls. It highlights the development of ball culture in response to homophobic laws, leading to the formation of underground houses where drag competitions thrived. The 1980s saw the emergence of voguing, a dance style that gained global recognition after being featured by Madonna. Ball culture provided a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals to express themselves and contributed to the rise of civil rights groups and social change.

In what ways did ball culture provide a sense of community for LGBTQ+ Americans?

What role did civil rights groups play in the evolution of LGBTQ+ culture?