In New York, the epicenter of Black drag ball culture, dance and performance has always been a protest and a claim, say founders and members. Jack Mizrahi Gucci of the House of Gucci: “Doing it on the street, doing it in front of a cop car – it’s letting you know, ‘I’m here. I matter.'” – The New York Times
Tag: 06.20.20
Are Sex Scenes Over Now?
At least, until we get a vaccine? – The Atlantic
Federal Judge Rules The Trump Administration May Not Block John Bolton’s Book
Bolton’s lawyer; “The full story of these events has yet to be told—but it will be.” – Slate
Why The National Trust Changed Its Stance On Confederate Statues
After the murders in Charleston and in Charlottesville, the National Trust for Historic Preservation encouraged contextualization of monuments to the Confederacy. But now, “we thought long and hard about that and decided that it was really important for us to go ahead and make a firmer statement that when they’re used for the purpose of which they were intended — to glorify, promote and reinforce white supremacy overtly or implicitly, we support their removal.” – Los Angeles Times