{"id":111038,"date":"2026-01-24T14:18:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/111038\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T14:18:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:18:30","slug":"a-drag-queens-erika-kirk-imitation-raises-raises-thousands-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/111038\/","title":{"rendered":"A drag queen’s Erika Kirk imitation raises raises thousands for charity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Drag queen Lauren Banall as her character, Erika Qwerk. |
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And to get you started, remember when the teen voice actor from Disney\u2019s quasi-gay film Luca surprised fans by coming out as bisexual<\/a>? How about the saucy 9-year-old girl who had the best response to a granny who said she lost her appetite when she saw a gay couple on TV<\/a>? And what about the heartwarming story of the 91-year-old man who finally celebrated Pride after coming out at age 89<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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Drag queen raises thousands for charity after her Erika Kirk performance goes viral<\/a><\/p>\n

Erika Kirk was criticized for her flashy appearances following the death of her MAGA influencer husband.<\/p>\n

Landmark commission unanimously approves church\u2019s rainbow steps<\/a><\/p>\n

The church responded to the nearby erasure of the queer community with color and style.<\/p>\n

Japanese pop group Xtraordinary Girls changes name after member comes out as nonbinary<\/a><\/p>\n

The new name \u201crepresents the innate creativity, individuality and forward-thinking energy embedded within each member of XG.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch out for bad drivers during weekend winter storms!<\/p>\n

Elon Musk\u2019s trans daughter Vivian Wilson stars in Rihanna\u2019s latest lingerie campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

Wilson is one of the faces of Savage X Fenty\u2019s 2026 Valentine\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

Democrats celebrate as anti-trans provisions are removed from Health & Human Services funding bill<\/a><\/p>\n

The church is responding after a nearby Pride crosswalk was forcibly removed.<\/p>\n

Virginia takes one step closer to enshrining marriage equality in its state constitution<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s up to the voters now.<\/p>\n

That mirror ball looks a little\u2026. erm\u2026 restrained<\/p>\n

These trans collectives are fighting hate with a lot of laughter & a little lube wrestling<\/a><\/p>\n

Swamp Bois & Doll Dynasty are rooted in a belief that joy, play, & social connection are essential to mutual aid and caring for a community.<\/p>\n

Faith Deconstruction For Dummies: Why I became a gay Black pastor in the South<\/a><\/p>\n

I never wanted to be a pastor. Yes, I know it may seem almost sacrilegious\u2026<\/p>\n

Comedians & pundits clown Trump for taking winner\u2019s Nobel Peace Prize<\/a><\/p>\n

The late-night hosts and political commentators certainly didn\u2019t pull any punches!<\/p>\n

Remember to always find inspiration in the unlikeliest places!<\/p>\n

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