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Drag, Salsa and Resistance — The Story of Escuelita, a Haven for LGBTQ+ Communities of Color

Escuelita, also known as La Escuelita or Esco’s for short, was a pivotal LGBTQ+ nightclub in Manhattan that primarily catered to the Latino and Black communities, prominently showcasing drag and trans performers of color for over 50 years. Seen as a major New York institution, the club had several locations since first opening in the […]

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