Drag is a leadership role model for everyone - kids, too | Marti Gould Cummings | TEDxProvincetown

When New York City drag queen Marti Gould Cummings posted to Twitter a 20-second video clip of her performance of Baby Shark that delighted a young child, the Internet erupted with fans and fury and a community activist was born. Cummings explains how her world view changed and how "leading with kindness" is her platform for activism. martigcummings.com #BabyShark #drag #leadwithkindness #joy #martigouldcummings #TEDxPtown #TEDxProvincetown #CapeCod #Provincetown #lgbqt #dragqueen Marti Gould Cummings, a drag queen, asks “What makes a role model and how can a drag queen be one?” in response to their viral “Baby Shark” video and the widespread feedback and pushback it created. #BabyShark #drag #leadwithkindness #joy #martigouldcummings #TEDxPtown #TEDxProvincetown #CapeCod #Provincetown #lgbqt #dragqueen This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx