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This course introduces students to Black Gender Studies through the art, work, and lives of performers. Students will engage works of theory, theater, film, poetry, music, and more - from the opera stage to the juke joint, from the church to the club, and from the Harlem Renaissance to Beyonce's Renaissance. Focusing on Queer, Trans, and Feminist performance in the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries, students will reflect on core issues including representation, identity, appropriation, justice, and authenticity. We will explore how performers strategically conformed to and rebelled against dominant racial and gender discourses and politics of their time, in order to imagine and work towards new futures. The course will incorporate film screenings, guest lecturers, and live performances, as is possible.