How To LA: Hundreds Marched Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in LA

If you were anywhere near West Hollywood yesterday, you probably saw hundreds of people in vibrant, elaborate drag marching. Why were they protesting?

Drag March L.A.

In case you missed it, Drag March L.A. organized a protest against the record number of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has been sprouting up all throughout the country. And even though California is known to be a liberal state, there are some lawmakers in conservative pockets that have pushed for anti-LGBTQ laws.

My colleague Caitlin Hernández talked to several protesters who attended the Drag March about why this event was special to them. Read more why the organizers chose Easter for the day of the march and how you can get involved in supporting LGBTQ people.

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Aurora Sexton attends the Los Angeles Drag March in West Hollywood, protesting against Anti-Drag and Anti-LGBTQA+ legislation in the United States.

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THREE — Mark your calendars on April 8, 2024, friends. It’s time for a solar eclipse. 

Have you ever seen a total solar eclipse? Well, next year will be your time to see one. NASA officials said that it will be the last time to see one for more than 20 years in the U.S. Do you know what you’ll be doing at that time? Here’s some chitchat on Twitter about this grand event.

TWO — The L.A. Lakers advance to the NBA Play-In Tournament 

Angelenos LOVE to see the Lakers win. LeBron James and the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz on Sunday, claiming the No. 7 seed. Their next game will be on Tuesday where they will play the Minnesota Timberwolves — the No. 8 seed in the Play-In Tournament. The winner will face No. 2-seeded Memphis in Round 1 of the playoffs.

ONE — Drag March photos on Twitter: 

Remember the Drag March I mentioned earlier in the newsletter? There were tons of pictures on Twitter of folks out there marching against anti-LGBTQ legislation at WeHo park. There were sights of dogs in pink tutus, presenters during the march and drag queens.