Host Kacee Ochalek sits down with Malaiya Marvel and Lenda Jo to talk about the mission of the Milwaukee Drag Alliance. We discuss the formation of the Milwaukee Drag Alliance in response to mistreatment by venue owners, what the Alliance’s demands of establishments are, and how negotiations are going.

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Malaiya Marvel

Lenda Jo

Action Steps:

Malaiya and Lenda Jo’s action steps include:

1. if you see a microaggression, say something

2. show monetary support to queens either directly or by coming to shows

3. talk to owners/management about your appreciation for performers

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