Queer Wisconsin — A living history of LGBTQ+ life in Wisconsin

A living history of LGBTQ+ life in Wisconsin

Person

Tempest Heat aka Jonathan Carthell Hughlett

Milwaukee

Biography

Drag performer Advocate, Black Queer inclusion Advisory Panel, Wis. LGBTQ History Project Tempest Heat has been a staple in the Wisconsin Drag community for over 20 years. Tempest was an advocate and community supporter for years before becoming a performer. Tempest possesses a depth of knowledge not only about the Wisconsin drag community, but specifically, the black LGBTQ community.

Images

Tempest passes on Miss LaCage title / (OutBound vol. 8-05, May 2009) / / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project
Tempest appearance in sold-out UWM drag show / (see center of article) / (Wis. Gazette vol. 1-09, March 2010) / / OutBound