While the current administration wages a war against those who identify as LGBTQ, the Foundry in Waynesboro will celebrate pride with a drag show on June 7.
Hosted by Alejandro Queen, the event features some of the Shenandoah Valley’s most known and iconic drag performers.
The “Pride or Die with Drag and Shag” show will feature Shagwüf and Stellar Disco.
The show will celebrate pride, individuality and self-expression with an “unforgettable night of fabulous performances, electrifying music and all things queer.”
Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. The show is for ages 18 and up.
Local vendors will also be set up.
Tickets are available online for $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
LGBTQ rights stripped away in Trump’s America
President Donald Trump has been on a crusade to strip away fundamental rights and freedoms from those who identify as LGBTQ since he took office in January.
Among his actions, he has signed an executive order banning trans troops from serving in the military and made moves to shut down the suicide helpline for LGBTQ youth. Under his admin, the government will now only recognize two sexes: male and female, including on passports, removing the X, or other option.
During his campaign, Trump and other Republican candidates targeted transgender people with attack ads making outrageous claims that schools were performing gender surgeries on children.
Many of the president’s executive orders related to the LGBTQ community are being challenged in court.
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Crystal Graham
