Fury as High School uses $4,000 in left over Covid funds to pay for a Pride Day ... trends now
A High School in Manchester, New Hampshire, has come under fire for using $4,000 in left over Covid funds to pay for a Pride Day drag show event that includes paying $500 to performers.
Democratic mayor of the city Joyce Craig, who is contemplating a gubernatorial bid, approved the controversial grant application made by Manchester West High School which is hosting the event on June 2.
News of the funds being approved sparked fury from Republicans who raised questions over whether it was an acceptable use of the funds provided for pandemic relief.
'Is this really the best use of taxpayer funds?' New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner and Republican Frank Edelblut told Newsweek.
It comes at a time of national divisiveness over LGBT issues, including companies such as Bud Light being boycotted after partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Democratic mayor of Manchester Joyce Craig (left, with First Lady Jill Biden, right and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, center), who is contemplating a gubernatorial bid, approved the controversial grant
Manchester West High School (pictured), who are paying $500 to drag performers, are hosting the event on June 2
Target, meanwhile, faced widespread backlash over its Pride display, which included 'tuck-friendly women's swimwear. In fact, the company's share prices continued to plummet for an eighth-straight day on Tuesday as the retailer faces its biggest losing streak in five years.
The High School's application requested $4,000 in funds from the city's American Rescue Plan for items such as photo booth film, decorations, food chafers, Pride decorations and drag performers.
Manchester West art teacher Richella Simard wrote in her grant application: 'We are looking to get equipment that is sustainable and durable for many more Pride celebrations and activities at
