Wednesday, July 4, 2018

DAYS OF LOT: Drag Queen Story Hour Coming to More Public Libraries

DAYS OF LOT: Drag Queen Story Hour Coming to More Public Libraries

A public library in Virginia Beach, VA is the latest location set to host a “Drag Queen Story Hour,” (DQSH) event for kids as young as two. Several of these events involving drag queens reading to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores, have been held across the country as part of a national initiative. The programs have also taken place internationally.


The expressions on these children’s faces at recent drag queen library events show a variety of emotions as they attempt to process what they’re experiencing. After an anonymous tip, CBN News confirmed that an event is listed on the Virginia Beach Public Library’s website.   “Drag Queen Story Hour With Gillette Black” is slated for July 28, August 25, and September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the TCC/City Joint-Use Library. READ MORE

Transgender woman will be the first to compete in Miss Universe pageant

Transgender woman will be the first to compete in Miss Universe pageant
A Spanish model is set to become the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. Angela Ponce was crowned in the countrywide Miss Universe Spain 2018 over the weekend, becoming the first transgender woman to win the title. The 26-year-old beat 22 fellow contestants to claim the top spot in the Spanish city of Tarragona, Pink News reported. Her win grants Ponce a place to compete in the worldwide Miss Universe contest set to be held in Philippines in December 2018. Transgender contestants were first allowed to compete in Miss Universe six years ago. The change was enacted after trans contestant Jenna Talackova was disqualified from Miss Universe Canada when organizers discovered she had transitioned from male to female. READ MORE