‘Drag Race’ Star Gia Gunn Anxious About Pride Events, But Still Celebrating

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Gia Gunn says she has much more nervousness surrounding this yr’s Pride festivities after a swarm of threats towards LGBTQ+ organizations, however she would not assume that ought to cease people from celebrating.

We obtained Gia at Dialog Cafe Friday in WeHo, the place she admitted she’s been extra cautious this yr about going to Pride occasions — strolling us by her many feelings she’s been feeling just lately as a transgender lady.

Gia gave us her ideas in regards to the latest threats surrounding the Mid-South Pride Festival Saturday in Memphis, which, as we reported, is being protested by the Aryan Nations — however regardless of the potential dangers, she tells us why it is vital to nonetheless present up.

You’ll recall, the Tennessee bash has beefed up safety after a number of threats have been made in opposition to the org, the performers, and even Festival Director Vanessa Rodley — who advised us she’s been working with legislation enforcement to verify everybody’s secure.