Iowa mom Kimberly Reicks heads a group called Mama Bears Iowa and she recently appeared before
the Ankeny School Board in an outfit similar to what a drag show performer wore during an on-campus drag show.
Reicks asked the board for an apology and resolution "to make sure that this doesn't happen again on school grounds."
The Des Moines Register newspaper reports:
"Ankeny High School's Gay Straight Alliance in May hosted the after-school drag performance as part of an end-of-year meeting, inviting guest performers from the Iowa Youth Parade Pageant, according to the school district at that time…
She questioned the drag performer's outfit for the school performance — a black, one-shoulder leotard with nude tights and matching black boots.
To prove how "inappropriate" the outfit was, Reicks stepped away from the podium and took off her jacket and sweatpants to reveal the same outfit.
She questioned the drag performer's outfit for the school performance — a black, one-shoulder leotard with nude tights and matching black boots.
To prove how "inappropriate" the outfit was, Reicks stepped away from the podium and took off her jacket and sweatpants to reveal the same outfit.
"I want to know: Does this outfit make you turn your head?" she asked, stepping away from the board and turning to the small audience gathered for the meeting. "Is this outfit appropriate for anybody here to see?
"Because if this makes your head turn, if this p----s you off, then it should.”