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Coming Out... As A Drag Queen

Every member of the LGBT community is alike in one way, and different from the heterosexual community in one way. We never stop coming out of the closet. From our first time, when we grieve over the emotional catastrophe that could be our coming out to our family and friends, to the umpteenth time on the street with a random passerby, we are constantly having to justify our sexuality and ourselves to others. It's not right, but it's our current reality. In a similar way, I've discovered that I constantly have to "come out" as a drag queen. It's not as emotionally traumatic as my first time coming out, but it's as irritating as each minor coming out experience. It's not enough for people for me to simply say that I'm a performer. I've been a performer since I was in elementary school. Plays, musicals, concerts, you name it. But when you say you're a performer, the follow up questions always lead to the inevitable, what kind of performin...

Bringing Worlds Together

The onset of pride month usually sees an insurgence of LGBT-related events and news around the world, both for the positive and negative growth of the community as a whole.  It is my belief that every little bit of positive, and inclusive exposure the LGBT community has within the general population does wonders to improve visibility and acceptance. There are plenty of organizations working to accomplish this task every day of every year, especially during pride, and this year has been no different. Every day we hear stories of countries around the world and their journeys towards an accepting community. Unfortunately positive stories are often few and far between, but I am pleased to share a few drag-related events from my own community in hopes to excite and inspire others to take similar efforts organizing events.  First off, let me congratulate and celebrate the House of Homo-cidal ( FACEBOOK LINK ) for everything they do to spread drag through Edmonton, Alberta, and ...