News Briefs for 03.20.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 03.20.20.
Thor: Dragnarok
An Interview with Thorgy Thor
Season eight contestant Thorgy Thor (aka Shane Galligan) is a classically-trained musician — a violinist and violist who also taught themselves to play cello.
The rise of the ballroom scene through the ages
LGBT History Month: Culture, Houses Provide Space for Creative Expression
What is ballroom? The first time Jacen Bowman attended a house meeting, he had no idea what LGBTQ ballroom culture was.
For celebrities, an off-screen journey to on-screen equality
LGBT History Month: Exploring the Faces of Media, TV and More
ABC News correspondent Gio Benitez says that as a young reporter in Miami, he was inspired by the greats of television journalism: Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw, Barbara Walters and Katie Couric. He didn’t seek out gay role models in the media, “because at the time I was very conflicted about it myself.”
Pride Journey — Providence, Rhode Island
Queer Travelogue: Plenty of Fun in the Nation’s Smallest State
Being a proud gay journalist, I’ve travelled to dozens of Pride events around the world. From São Paulo, Brazil to Nashville, Tenn., I’ve seen just about everything. But, the one thing I had never seen was a night-time parade. That all changed in Providence. Yes…Providence, R.I.!
Buff Faye’s Top 12 ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Songs
Dishing with Buff Faye
I never realized how many “RuPaul’s Drag Race” songs I actually listen to. I am sure you have your favorites, but these are my “Top ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Songs.”
Take the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 11 Trivia Queen Quiz
Dishing with Buff Faye
You knew it was coming. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 is here. I decided to do another one of my Drag Queen Trivia Quizzes about the drag queens on Season 11, just for you.
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