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"Shantay, you stay!" B-Bob's Downtown in Mobile is a popular stop for touring drag performers, including contestants on the iconic reality TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." Jerry Ehlen owns the nightclub, which is one of the longest operating gay bars in Alabama. He talks with with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about LGBTQ+ life in the Port City, the popularity of drag along the Gulf Coast and misconceptions about queer acceptance in Alabama.

June is Pride Month. The annual commemoration is a time when many LGBTQ+ Americans embrace who they are. However, not every Alabamian may be celebrating this year. Alabamians offer their own advice to those struggling on their queer journey.

The city of Mobile is sponsoring its third annual, Pride-themed ArtWalk. It comes as several residents publicly criticize the event, calling for the removal of its drag performers.

Montgomery’s LGBTQ+ community will march today to protest a bill making its way through the state’s House of Representatives.House Bill 401 was introduced on April 27th. The Alabama House of Representatives has yet to decide on the legislation.

Alabama is the latest state attempting to pass new laws that prohibit drag performances. The bill, which was filed, is similar to the Tennessee’s recent anti-drag legislation. Supporters say the legislation safeguards children.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A drag queen who was an early advocate of LGBTQ rights in Alabama has died.The performer known as Libertee Belle was among the…