The Drag Defence Fund
Award: Graphite Pencil
Graphite Pencil / Writing for Advertising / Outdoor / 2024
On the 4th July '23, RuPaul’s Werq the World Tour and Voss Entertainment stood up to anti-drag bills with a billboard in Times Square. The poster featured an 18th century painting of the Founding Fathers signing the declaration of independence, accompanied by a statement written in hot pink - highlighting that drag is protected by the First Amendment like any creative expression such as dance fashion and music. The declaration of independence was written by men in wigs, heels & tights.
This came at a time when drag performers and the LGBTQ+ community are facing multiple threats across the US.
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