First Male Homecoming Queen in Missouri Speaks Out Amid Controversy

Today, Zachary has more than 2.3 million followers, many of whom engage with his content ranging from “get-ready-with-me” vlogs to videos tackling serious social issues like homophobia, hate crimes, politics, and broader discussions about identity and inclusion.

For Zachary, social media became both a platform for self-expression and a way to confront the public discourse that his historic win generated.

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine recently, Zachary reflected on the renewed attention surrounding his homecoming queen victory.

“I feel like some of these articles that have come out recently are meant to enrage people,” he said.

He noted that headlines often emphasize the novelty of a male student holding the traditionally female title:

“‘Homecoming queen in the state of Missouri — who is a man.’ I’m like, ‘Oh my God, this is so obviously trying to rage-bait people.’”

A key misconception that fueled criticism was the belief that Zachary somehow took the spot “from a girl.”Continue reading…

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