Vermont public school hosts drag ball (teachers and students participate)
Critics are speaking out after teachers hosted and participated in a controversial event in Vermont. A teacher at Burlington High School in Vermont came up with the idea to host a drag ball runway fashion show. Andrew LeValley, who is also an adviser for the school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance came up with the idea to host the show during halftime at a school football game. For those who don’t know what a drag ball it is an event that usually includes men and women dressed in the opposite clothing of their gender (in some cases very provocative clothing.). About 30 students and teachers in total participated wearing gowns, wigs, and makeup to look the part. The crowd according to the Associated Press chanted “Drag Ball!” as participants paraded across the field. The school’s staff and students were supportive according to reports. Social media users heavily criticized the event calling it clear indoctrination. One user even commented, “Vermont is losing it.”
SNBC NEWS Update: NSBA apologizes
The National School Board Association has apologized for its recent criticism towards parents. The NSBA released a statement following nationwide criticism for their request to have parents investigated by the Department of Justice. According to the six-page letter, the association claimed parents’ objections at school board meetings were a threat to the well-being of school board members nationwide. The letter compared parents to domestic terrorists for objecting to school curriculum or policies. The situation turned into a contentious battle in Washington last week when the US Attorney General was called to testify before Congress. During the testimony US Attorney General Merrick Garland admitted no one in the Biden Administration had advised him concerning the School Board Association’s request. This means the DOJ was going rogue when they requested the FBI to investigate parents. The entire case stemmed from a father being arrested after he questioned a school board in Virginia following the sexual assault of his 14-year-old daughter. The girl was the second victim of a male student who claimed to be gender fluid. The student was allowed in the girls’ restrooms due to his identifying as gender fluid and frequently wearing a skirt. The victims were attacked and assaulted while in the school restrooms.
The father was arrested after an emotional outburst when he attempted to question the school board about his daughter’s assault. A board member has since resigned following the incident. The National School Board Association says the organization will be better moving forward and apologized for language used in the letter towards parents. Parents around the nation have been protesting mask mandates, critical race theory curriculums, and controversial transgender and gender fluid rights being introduced into public schools.
VCC prayer event for Sheriff’s Department
VCC was invited to participate in prayer for the sheriff’s department here in Mecklenburg County. 65 people attended the event praying for the officers, community, and other issues concerning the department. The ministry was also invited to pray and asked to follow the leading of the Lord concerning other issues in our area. The group prayed for government leaders from local to national government and for officers and their families. SNBC NEWS spoke with Minister Freddie Allen who recapped the event. Minister Allen described the event as “awesome” and said she was able to minister to two women during the event, one of whom accepted Christ as her personal Savior. Allen says she was excited to be a part of the event and says the sheriff’s department was very pleased with the turn out concerning prayer for their officers and families. This event was organized by VCC’s Jail and Prison ministry.
SNBC HEALTH REPORT: the health benefits of polyphenols. According to Doctor Steven Gundry, this nutrient is important to the human body and is seen as a part of the body’s defense as we age. Dr. Gundry says polyphenols help in the prevention of heart disease and various issues. The nutrient is plant based and rich in antioxidants. Doctors report polyphenols are beneficial to digestion issues, weight management, and neurological issues. Researchers believe side effects to the nutrient are more frequent when taking a polyphenols supplement and advise using food to receive full benefits. Foods rich in polyphenols include: black coffee, dark chocolate, olive oil, berries, black pepper, cherries, apples, and plums. Hazelnuts and pecans are also high in polyphenols followed by almonds and walnuts.