A large group of drag queens, including alumni from the show RuPaul's Drag Race, and their allies will perform in a telethon fundraiser against 'anti-drag' and 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws.
A large group of drag queens, including alumni from the show RuPaul's Drag Race, and their allies will perform in a telethon fundraiser against"anti-drag" and"anti-LGBTQ+" laws.
In a campaign titled"Drag Isn't Dangerous," Producer Entertainment Group , GLAAD, Q.DIGITAL, OUTTV, Five Senses Reeling, Trixie Cosmetics, and Serv Vodka have joined together to make the event happen.According to the campaign, a measure signed by Gov. Bill Lee last month prohibiting gender transition procedures for minors actually"bans age appropriate, medically necessary care to transgender youth under the age of 18.
"These bans are an attempt to put LGBTQ+ people, particularly transgender and non-binary people, back in the closet and labeled as dangerous," it added, also referencing the recently signed measure restricting drag performances in public.The event will raise money for"charitable LGBTQ causes." It will feature a mix of live and pre-taped sets from performers such as Alaska, BeBe Zahara Benet, Bob the Drag Queen, Brandon Stansell, Darienne Lake, Desmond Is Amazing, Divina De Campo, Eureka, Frankie Grande, Ginger Minj, Jackie Beat, Jiggly Caliente, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Justin Martindale, Katya, Kerri Colby, Manila Luzon, Miz Cracker, Monét X Change, Nina West, Peppermint, Salina EsTitties, Sherry Vine, Trinity The Tuck, and Trixie Mattel, according to Entertainment Weekly.
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