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Drag queen Mari Con Carne leads us through their makeup routine while discussing the issues that the drag and LGBTQ+ communities face today.
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Get ready with Mari Con Carne, a drag queen based in Washington, D.C., who advocates for women and queer individuals through community-based action. As they go through their makeup routine, Mari Con Carne discusses the misconceptions of drag, the dangers that children face in school, and the importance of supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
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