Some drag queens use their persona to perform and entertain. Others use it as a way to draw attention to the causes they believe in. Donna Sachet, born in South Carolina, fits into the second category. That's not to say she didn't once love to perform though - her second name is a reference to the swagger that she demonstrated on stage when she was younger.
Sachet has been a tireless and constant worker for the gay community in California. She's been Grand Marshal at San Francisco Pride, and sits on the board of the LGBT Community Center, among many other roles including assisting the organization of the AIDS Emergency Fund. In 2009, she became the first drag performer in history to sing the National Anthem at a Major League Baseball game. She still performs occasionally to this day, hosting 'Sunday is a Drag' at Harry Denton's Starlight Room.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.