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Brave Spaces
Inside the Black and Latino Ballroom Resurgence
Season 1
Episode 5
Devin-Norelle steps into the vibrant underground world of Ballroom and explores how this transformative art form has become a beacon of acceptance, providing a chosen family for Black and Latino Queer youth. Meet the people who are cultivating the resurgence of Ballroom in Buffalo, New York, building community and creating a brave space for expression, celebration, and support.
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