Kevin Aviance, featured on Beyoncé's "Renaissance" album, discusses how politics & hate affect LGBTQ+ community on "The Point"
Kevin Aviance, a top drag performer, discusses the impact of politics on the world of drag and how Drag Queen Story Hour, a program intended to teach empathy and deter bullying, has led people to feel hatred toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Then, Gale Brewer, a key voice on the New York City Council, discusses the asylum seekers crisis, illegal cannabis shops and other key issues facing the city right now.
Talking Points
Kevin Aviance, a featured performer on Beyoncé's "Renaissance" album, discusses how politics and hate are affecting the drag community.
Watch Aviance's conversation with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer in the players below, or click here.
Related stories:
- New York City Council members say they continue to endure attacks for supporting Drag Story Hour
- Human Rights Campaign issues first-ever state of emergency declaration for LGBTQ+ Americans
City Council Member Gale Brewer represents a Manhattan district that has lots of issues, from illegal cannabis shops to finding housing for asylum seekers. She also has a front row seat to the problems at City Hall.
Watch Brewer's conversation with Kramer in the players below, or click here.
Related stories:
- New York prepared to shut down illegal cannabis shops, Gov. Hochul says
- Asylum seekers camp outside Roosevelt Hotel for 2nd night after being told the Manhattan relief center is at capacity
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"The Point with Marcia Kramer" airs every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CBS2, right after "Face the Nation." Then turn to CBS News New York at noon for "Exclamation Point," an extended conversation with our guests.
