As Pride Month draws to a close, there's a twist in the "cops at Pride" discussion emerging from San Francisco. Deputy George Dowens of The Sheriff's Department, has an interesting double life. By day, he fulfils his duties as a deputy, but by night, Dowens transforms into one of San Jose's prominent drag queens, WooWoo Monroe. Despite recent unsettling U.S. Supreme Court rulings affecting the LGBTQ community, Dowens stands as an inspiring figure, balancing his roles in law enforcement and the drag scene. KPIX offers a peek into the unique journey of WooWoo Monroe, demonstrating the notable transformation from deputy to drag queen.
WooWoo Monroe has made significant contributions to the drag scene in San Jose, even receiving special recognition at a City Council meeting in March. The drag queen persona was created by Dowens around 2012, aiming to infuse the San Jose drag scene with the subversive spirit found in San Francisco's alternative drag shows. For those interested in supporting or experiencing what WooWoo Monroe is doing, Dowens hosts a monthly drag show called Cirq-Us at the San Jose queer nightclub Renegades. Continue Reading the Full Story with more Images on SFist -->
