People talk about ballroom, but they don't really understand the history. Crystal Labeija, Avis Pendavis, Paris Dupree, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey. These were the women that really brought ballroom to life. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
A lot of us just want to lead normal, regular lives. I want to go in for a role and if I can play… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
I learned that I have purpose and my experiences no matter how horrible taught me heart, strength and forgiveness! — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Once you start crossing over and displaying feminine ways, you're a target. It's sad, it's humiliating, and it's confusing. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
You're actually putting someone down by saying that you don't understand their culture and hence it's not normal. Perhaps some things we find 'new'… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
In the realness categories, what happens is you walk and your peers judge you, because if you're not able to walk amongst your peers… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
When I was introduced to balls, it was only in New York, now it's spreading everywhere. I couldn't be happier. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Ball culture saved my life, and many people don't understand that. But ballroom is where I found chosen and proven family. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
People told me that if I were to become post-op, that they would have nothing to do with me. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Don't tell me about tolerance. Don't tell me about acceptance. Look at me as the woman that I am and respect that. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
I did not realize how many people would not be happy with my success. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Trans women are often fetishized, which sometimes makes us feel important in a world that doesn't always accept us. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
I started hormone therapy illegally and I thought I looked good enough for my family to accept. I was wrong. It was a disaster.… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
