Drag queen advocacy with Brigitte Bandit

Everyday Trans Activism

#14 This episode’s guest is Brigitte Bandit! Brigitte (she/they) is a drag queen and activist based in Austin, TX. She’s known as the "Dolly of ATX" and is a cast member at Oilcan Harry’s, Coconut Club, and Cheer Up Charlie's. Their advocacy work for the LGBTQIA+ community includes testifying at the Texas Capitol and serving on the City of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission. Brigitte was also one of the plaintiffs in the recent successful lawsuit filed by ACLU Texas that blocked the Texas drag ban from taking effect.

Most recently, Brigitte made history as the first drag queen to speak at the Texas Democratic Convention. AND she was recently voted Best Drag Performer and Best Activist in the Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin 2024.”

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You can find Brigitte on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, and Twitter/X.

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Everyday Trans Activism is a production of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids.
Host Mandy Giles (she/her) is the Texas parent of two transgender young adults and a fierce advocate for trans kids, their families, and the transgender community.
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