The queens of ‘We’re Here’ talk about where they grew up & what it means to have “hometown pride”
We’re Here has always been more than a “drag makeover” show.As queens travel the country, welcoming small-town queer folks and allies into their drag families and putting on a special one-night-only performance, they spread much-needed messages of love and acceptance along the way.
It’s a noble mission, and one that’s only felt more urgent as anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has been on the rise.Not coincidentally, the Peabody Award-winning series made some notable changes for its current fourth season.
Yes, there’s a new group of fabulous queens at the forefront—Drag Race title holders and fan favorites Jaida Essence Hall, Latrice Royale, Priyanka, and Sasha Velour—but there’s also a shift in format, spending multiple episodes in a single town (and its surrounding area), as opposed to a new destination every week.Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.And the results thus far have been incredibly affecting; not only is We’re Here empowering individuals, but its empowering community.
By devoting more time to each town, we get to better understand the impact the queens have on the places they visit, sowing seeds and building bridges in the hopes that LGBTQ+ individuals can feel proud to call their hometowns “home,” no matter what part of the country they’re from.With that in mind, before the queens sashay from Murfreesboro, TN to Tulsa, OK this week for the remainder of the season, we sat down with the We’re Here hosts to reflect on where they grew up, how their hometowns shaped their outlooks on life and drag, and vice versa:What does hometown pride mean to you?
