Christopher Rufo, the far right activist who intentionally turned a college-level school of thought to examine social structures for systemic racism into a fear-mongering right-wing nationwide panic, is now focusing his attacks on LGBTQ people, by effectively...
A Long-Awaited Return
After over a year of limited operations, Richmond's LGBTQ bars -- and its LGBTQ community -- finally got a taste of post-pandemic life, just in time for Pride month. On the first Thursday night after Governor Northam lifted mask and capacity restrictions statewide,...
Social Distancing with Fierceness, Drag Queens Get Creative During Coronavirus
Driveway drag shows are showcasing Richmond's drag queens in a whole new light. Every business has struggled to adapt to the new normal since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been no small feat for the businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues of...
Embracing Our Differences: Drag Queen Story Hour Comes To Richmond
The newest chapter of the fast-growing Drag Queen Story Hour movement comes to Richmond's Fountain Bookstore for the first time on Saturday, March 14. Childhood can be rough. Inner conflicts fuel external confrontations, which only make the inner conflicts worse. In...
Lectures And Lashes: The Life Of A Collegiate Drag Queen
For VCU student Francisco Ramirez, aka Ivanna Vakavich, performing in drag helps him stay confident and express Pride in bold, fearless fashion. “Drag makes me feel like a superhero.” In front of piles of makeup laid across a bathroom counter, Francisco Ramirez begins...
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