The University of Limerick’s Hate and Hostility Research Group (HHRG) hosted a conversation with Michelle Visage, celebrity LGBTQIA+ activist and judge on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and Ireland’s Got Talent. Michelle is a longstanding and vocal advocate for gay rights and equality. The event, which was attended by a capacity crowd of 450 people, was hosted by Dolan’s Warehouse as part of the ‘academic meets activist’ series of HHRG events.
Michelle spoke about identity, anti-LGBTQIA+ hostility, the mainstreaming of drag, and being an LGBTQIA+ ally with the HHRG’s co–director Jennifer Schweppe of the School of Law.
Before the event, Jennifer said:
“Core to the work of the Hate and Hostility Research Group is addressing prejudice and violence against minoritised members of society, and we are thrilled to be welcoming Michelle Visage this week, an individual who has worked tirelessly as an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.”
Photos: Cian Reinhardt/ilovelimerick
