Laura Flanders & Friends | What are mainstream media getting wrong about the attacks on Drag Story Hour? #shorts #lgbtq @LauraFlandersAndFriends | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, we focus on recent events during Pride Month 2023 and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community — including the rise of right-wing extremists targeting family-friendly events like Drag Story Hours, which aim to promote literacy, diversity, and safety.
One of the guests, Naomi Dix, a drag artist, activist, and member of Durham's BIPOC Operated House of Cox, shares her personal experience as a direct target of attack in North Carolina.
Another guest, reporter Sam Zachar, discusses his two-part podcast series for Epicenter NYC, highlighting the attacks faced by Drag Story Hour in New York City.
The conversation also addresses the shortcomings of mainstream media in covering these issues accurately. It emphasizes the importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) media outlets like URL Media, which bring a unique perspective and deeper understanding to this significant story.
Overall, the discussion sheds light on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, the rise of right-wing extremism, and the importance of accurate media representation in telling these stories.
#pridemonth #newsupdates #lgbt
In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, we focus on recent events during Pride Month 2023 and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community — including the rise of right-wing extremists targeting family-friendly events like Drag Story Hours, which aim to promote literacy, diversity, and safety.
One of the guests, Naomi Dix, a drag artist, activist, and member of Durham's BIPOC Operated House of Cox, shares her personal experience as a direct target of attack in North Carolina.
Another guest, reporter Sam Zachar, discusses his two-part podcast series for Epicenter NYC, highlighting the attacks faced by Drag Story Hour in New York City.
The conversation also addresses the shortcomings of mainstream media in covering these issues accurately. It emphasizes the importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) media outlets like URL Media, which bring a unique perspective and deeper understanding to this significant story.
Overall, the discussion sheds light on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, the rise of right-wing extremism, and the importance of accurate media representation in telling these stories.
#pridemonth #newsupdates #lgbt
