Friday, June 17, 2016

Roxxxy Andrews, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Queens, Share Grief And Love In Wake Of Orlando Tragedy

"We were family, we were a community—I started drag here!"
From: NewNowNext
 Pulse wasn’t just a nightclub—it was one of the premiere drag venues on the East Coast, and played home to many members of the RuPaul’s Drag Race family.

Kenya Michaels was actually at the club the night of the shooting but managed to escape unharmed.

Over the last few days, many RPDR queens have shared their grief and memories on social media

For Roxxxy Andrews, Pulse was a second home.


The tragedy hit home for Jade Sotomayor, whose cousin Eddie was among those killed.

Ginger Minj wants us to fight hate with love.

Like the rest of us, Latrice Royale is shaken to her core.

As is Phi Phi O’Hara.

Honey Mahogany isn’t just sad, she’s angry.

Yara Sofia recalled those she knew.

Bob the Drag Queen makes a valid point.

And Michelle Visage and the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons poured their grief into a touching performance of “Take a Bow” Monday night in Minneapolis.


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