And the Category Is...And the Category Is...

"An oral history and story-driven look inside New York's House-Ball Culture"--
Explores the legacy and influence of New York's ballroom culture, an underground subculture founded in the early twentieth century by Black and Latinx people in Harlem. Tucker pulls from his years as a close friend of the community to reveal the complex cultural makeup and ongoing relevance of house and Ballroom, a space where trans lives are respected and applauded, and queer youth are able to find family and acceptance. With each chapter framed as a "category" (Vogue, Realness, Body, et al.), And the Category Is... offers an impressionistic point of entry into this subculture, its deeply integrated history, and how it's been appropriated for mainstream audiences. Each category features an exclusive interview with LGBTQ/POC Ballroom members including Lee Soulja, Benjamin Ninja, and Twiggy Pucci Garçon.