The Las Vegas drag scene is back after being shut down during the pandemic. We talk to the performer in the show about the excitement of being back on stage. One of the shows having to go dark was Rupaul's Drag Race LIVE! at the Flamingo. The pandemic took a hit on the entertainment industry in Las Vegas.įor many LGBTQ performers it was how they made a living.
We also look at the importance of representation in media.īlack LGBTQ people face an increased risk of violence and harassment. We will speak with the Human Rights Campaign on how far Nevada has come and what changes still need to be made in the state. Nevada is ranked among the best states when it comes to LGBTQ rights. Matt's close friend shares memories of him with KTNV. His legacy lives on through the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Matthew Shepard was beaten, tortured, and left to die near Laramie, Wyoming in 1998. In part 1 we take a look back at the major milestones in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement and talk about how far equality has come but that there is still a long way to go.
Here is the full list of topics that will be included in the series:
RELATED: Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive Read moreĭuring the month of June, 13 Action News will present a special Bridging the Divide series that will take an in-depth look into the LGBTQ community's fight for equality. The New York City Police Department had begun raiding known lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) bars and establishments and the LGBTQ community, prominently trans women, started to fight back and stand up to the police for what they felt was unjust treatment. RELATED: Pride flags explained: Flags take different forms to represent different LGBTQ+ groups It all started on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the New York City neighborhood of Greenwich Village. The upstairs boasts a nice bar and lounge area with an. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Annually, the month of June represents Pride Month around the world, yet many wonder why June? Just off the freeway and accessible from Chinatown, Share is the next chapter in Vegas gay nightlife.