If the goal was to squash the success of a recent fundraiser meant to support LGBTQ+ youth and their parents, a group of neo-Nazis have egg all over their masked faces. During “Columbus Conversation: Why Drag,” the latest in the Columbus Dispatch series, Corey Williams (drag artist Anisa Love) said the small group’s plan backfired majorly. More: Nazis protest at Land-Grant drag brunch: Here’s what you need to know now Instead of raising the goal of $5,000 for Kaleidoscope Youth Center at the April 29 event at Land-Grant Brewing for people 21 and older, Willams, the event’s organizer, said more than $65,000 was raised due to the publicity the hatemongers brought by showing up and drawing national attention. Corey Williams (Anisa Love) COREY WILLIAMS Mike DeWine: From Holocaust to Nazis at Columbus drag brunch, history teaches, can repeat “They think they’re doing so much harm. What you did was rally the community. Columbus (people) if nothing else will stand down together,” he said. “Thank you very much for your hate because you helped LGBTQIA+ children, youth and their families.” Once again, love wins.
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