Thank you for seeing me,Broadway!
I should not be up here as a queer, nonbinary, fat black lil baby from Massachusetts.
Newell added thanks to their mother for loving me unconditionally and teaching me what strength is.
(L-R) Alex Newell and J. Harrison GheeGetty Images; Steve Eichner
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Ghee, who prefers the pronouns they/them, hit on a similar theme onstage.
That attitude is how I live my life, Ghee said, with intention and with love.
They said they are seeking to be that inspiration.
…Its wonderful to walk every day and give myself the grace to grow.
I go to my closet every day and I say, Whats the vibe?
How do I feel?'
People see me and say, I can never wear that!'
but their response is you havent given yourself the space to do that.
Ghee said the key has been taking on the mantra, You have to free yourself to see yourself.
