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Cuba’s Transformistas Bring Their Drag Performances Out in the Open

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At a recent bolero concert at Havana’s Cine Acapulco, emcee and lead crooner, Alberto, had the audience entranced. He poked fun at himself and them. He also recited a love poem. Later, three other … [Read more...] about Cuba’s Transformistas Bring Their Drag Performances Out in the Open

Mimi Imfurst is First American Drag Queen to ‘Express Herself’ in Cuba: WATCH

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RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars alum Mimi Imfurst became the first American drag queen to lip sync for her life in Cuba, performing Madonna's "Express Yourself" on New Year's Eve in Havana. Mimi … [Read more...] about Mimi Imfurst is First American Drag Queen to ‘Express Herself’ in Cuba: WATCH

WATCH: Gay Poet Richard Blanco Reads His Poem ‘Matters of the Sea’ at U.S. Embassy Opening in Cuba

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Secretary of State John Kerry is in Havana today to speak at the re-opening ceremony for the U.S. Embassy in Cuba. He is joined by openly gay poet Richard Blanco, who was asked by the Department of … [Read more...] about WATCH: Gay Poet Richard Blanco Reads His Poem ‘Matters of the Sea’ at U.S. Embassy Opening in Cuba

Gay Poet Richard Blanco to Read Poem at Reopening of U.S. Embassy in Cuba: VIDEO

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Gay Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco, who was chosen by President Obama to compose a poem for his second inauguration, has been asked by the Department of State to compose a new poem for the … [Read more...] about Gay Poet Richard Blanco to Read Poem at Reopening of U.S. Embassy in Cuba: VIDEO