After a drag queen show during prom, an Albuquerque high school principal is removed


by NBC News

NBC News— The principal of a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been replaced and multiple employees have been put on administrative leave as the district investigates a drag queen show that took place during prom. Earlier this week, the chief of Albuquerque Public Schools, Channell Segura, sent a letter to parents confirming the performance occurred during April 20's prom and said an investigation would determine how it happened and how it may have affected students. Segura was unavailable for...

TheBlaze—Principal replaced and officials on leave after viral video shows drag queen performing at New Mexico high school prom. School officials are in hot water after parents found out about a drag queen performance at a high school prom in New Mexico. Channell Segura, Chief of Albuquerque Public Schools, admitted to parents that the drag queen performed at the Atrisco Heritage Academy on April 20. A viral video on social media showed the drag queen, whose stage name is Mythica Sahreen, dancing provocatively while students stand around in a circle. Students who attended the prom told KOB-TV that they weren't offended by...

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Metro Weekly—Drag Queen Gets Death Threats After Performing at School Prom. Officials place the Albuquerque high school's staff on leave and installed an acting principal as they investigate the performance.