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The Evolution Of Drag In The Age Of Social Media

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on June 25, 2021 · Drag performances began in LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and community events. Now the art form is accessible to millions thanks to Rupaul's Drag Race and the power of social media.

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I SEE U, Episode 65: The Show Must Go Black

Eddie Robinson

Posted on November 4, 2022 · The most Tony Award-winning Black producer in history, Ron Simons, is leading an historic effort on Broadway to hire more people of color in creative and leadership positions, as well as develop more onstage narratives and storytelling about underrepresented minority communities.

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George Floyd’s family plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye

Matt Adams, NPR

Posted on October 19, 2022 · The announcement of the lawsuit comes after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, made comments about Floyd's death on the podcast Drink Champs.

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Former cop gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding in George Floyd death

Associated Press

Posted on September 21, 2022 · Thomas Lane is already serving a 2 1/2-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights.

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Criminal Justice

Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd after recommending one to Greg Abbott

Texas Tribune Staff

Posted on September 16, 2022 · The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction.

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