Pepper LeBeija

Pepper LaBeija, a prominent figure in Jennie Livingston's documentaryParis Is Burning, was a trailblazer in the Harlem drag ball scene.Remembered as the last queen of these iconic balls byThe New York Times, LaBeija's influence extended beyond the stage. By establishing the first of the four renowned Harlem drag houses, she provided a sense of community and belonging for those seeking acceptance and a place within New York City's vibrant gay scene. Despite identifying as a heterosexual woman and