Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15, has been using her platform to speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the US and to support the trans community. Colby recently detailed what she would say to Harry Potter author JK Rowling if given the chance.
In an interview with Logo, Colby did not hold back when discussing how she would respond if confronted by Rowling. She coolly delivered a read that referenced Rowling’s magical world, saying, “Muggle. No magic.” Colby also highlighted the importance of seeing and being seen by those on the same level, stating, “Only diva can see diva. Only goddess can see goddess.”
Colby’s words come at a time when the trans community is facing increased discrimination and marginalization. Anti-trans legislation has continued to pass in several US states, despite widespread opposition from advocates and allies. Colby’s decision to complete her final Drag Race lip-sync in just diamanté underwear was a powerful statement against these attempts to erase trans people.
Colby’s activism has not gone unnoticed, with Jill Tokuda, the Democratic representative for Hawaii’s second congressional district, even paying tribute to her Drag Race win in the US House of Representatives. Colby continues to use her platform to advocate for the trans community and to stand up against hate and discrimination.
In a world where hate and discrimination against the trans community persists, it is more important than ever to amplify the voices of advocates like Sasha Colby. Colby’s willingness to speak truth to power and to defend her trans siblings is a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable society.