Beautiful! As a white heterosexual male and Artist, I thank you for sharing this. I didn't want to point out my self identification, but it's important because I want to say how privileged I feel to be a part of such a wonderfully diverse spectrum of the best of humanity. Love to ALL! The Dude abides ! 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦🕊️
Thank you to PBS for telling our stories, and elevating the work of LGBTQ+ People Of Color in Western New York! Thank you to everyone for all the love. I encourage all of you to attend a ball, continue to support the community, and believe in yourself!
I love the culture of Ballroom and what it has done for the Black & Brown queer/LGBTQIA+ community. Finding spaces that allow self expression, creates family, and gives safety is so invaluable. I hope that with more documentaries coming out and lights being shone on this, that Ballroom continues to thrive and be a beacon for the people it was created to embrace.
Ballroom was created by African Americans. Latinos are participants in some places. I hate that the "Black and Brown" narrative exist because it's not true at all. This is cultural appropriation and it needs to stop.
It's one thing to find a life. It's another to live that life. But it's a whole 'nother thing to SHARE that life. Sharing like this thrills me, to see the spaces where lives can thrive.
God bless and Jesus loves everyone ❤️🙌 God loves us so much that He gave Jesus to save us from our sins so we can go to Heaven does anyone want to know Jesus Christ
I wish all sentient beings much respect. We can get comfort without causing and in not causing discomfort. Be 'Vegan' until common sense and decency without prejudice or hypocrisy doesn't need a label, please. Love doesn't have ulterior motives, nor does it wait.
Living life on your own terms, love, forgiveness and gratitude are the key to physical longevity, spiritual growth in mental wellness. I salute the community and Pbs for giving them this outlet.
@pbsvoices
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
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@undisputedtruth6176
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Stop attaching Black Americans to immigrant Latinos, there is no connection
@bjdefilippo447
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Fascinating story! I love ballroom dancing, and I love how this art is supporting people on their journey.
@colinleat8309
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Beautiful! As a white heterosexual male and Artist, I thank you for sharing this. I didn't want to point out my self identification, but it's important because I want to say how privileged I feel to be a part of such a wonderfully diverse spectrum of the best of humanity. Love to ALL! The Dude abides ! 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦🕊️
@bpbutler7562
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Thank you had a blast Paris da commentator ❤️❤️
@PhDiva02
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
So basically Blacks started it and when it got some notoriety the latinos came…as usual.
@cameronvansant2108
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Love this!
@oofboxer
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
its all fun and games until you realize your the minority
@RC_KAI
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
PBS I expect nothing less 🤦♂️
@TheSouthernMensch
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Congratulations Tajé
@user-zc7md7lb9c
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
De'Air Bentley – what a beautiful, emotionally intelligent soul. Thanks for this great short doc.
@alexandreburgos9725
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Thank you to PBS for telling our stories, and elevating the work of LGBTQ+ People Of Color in Western New York! Thank you to everyone for all the love. I encourage all of you to attend a ball, continue to support the community, and believe in yourself!
@chioma916
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
loving loving loving the sharing of this legacy. respect ballroom roots! don't let ytness and yt supremacist violence dilute it
@tlightsylvan
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
"from new york to new york"
@JulyMoon82
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
I love the culture of Ballroom and what it has done for the Black & Brown queer/LGBTQIA+ community. Finding spaces that allow self expression, creates family, and gives safety is so invaluable. I hope that with more documentaries coming out and lights being shone on this, that Ballroom continues to thrive and be a beacon for the people it was created to embrace.
@skyllalafey
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Much love and respect to the community builders
@skyyboundperry246
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Ballroom was created by African Americans. Latinos are participants in some places. I hate that the "Black and Brown" narrative exist because it's not true at all. This is cultural appropriation and it needs to stop.
@flymypg
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
It's one thing to find a life. It's another to live that life. But it's a whole 'nother thing to SHARE that life. Sharing like this thrills me, to see the spaces where lives can thrive.
@ollieroo3334
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Yes thank you for this!
@tomiodatanuki7600
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
💚💚💚💚💚💚
@chat-arina
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Such a beautiful atmosphere!❤❤
@mascadadelpantion8018
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
The LGBTQ+ Community is still a long way from being equal to equal to your average married couple
@brookiepoo4812
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
God bless and Jesus loves everyone ❤️🙌 God loves us so much that He gave Jesus to save us from our sins so we can go to Heaven does anyone want to know Jesus Christ
@nicolesherman8974
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@starcasita
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
This makes me so happy! Yes to the sacred space that is ballroom 💗
@BHawkSnipes3
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Love! ❤
@zericseymor9311
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
WERK De’AIR!!!!! 💜💜
@meander112
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Engagement for the engagement god!
@ItsSTARMONIQUE
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Go KIAM bby THATS MY BBY we loveeeeeeeee youuuuu 😍😍😍😍😍😍
@foxgloved8922
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
This is so beautiful wow
@alarcon99
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
I imagine that the only way for an outsider to go to a ballroom is to be invited to a ballroom. Kinda like Fight Club rules 😢
@ciannaamani6301
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Congratulations De’Air❤️🌟
@ombe0224
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
I wish all sentient beings much respect. We can get comfort without causing and in not causing discomfort. Be 'Vegan' until common sense and decency without prejudice or hypocrisy doesn't need a label, please. Love doesn't have ulterior motives, nor does it wait.
@doladext2862
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
THE LIES 💀
@MentalStillness
April 24, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Living life on your own terms, love, forgiveness and gratitude are the key to physical longevity, spiritual growth in mental wellness. I salute the community and Pbs for giving them this outlet.