Members of the Proud Boys sparked a hate crimes investigation when they protested and shouted slurs outside a Bay Area library hosting Drag Story Hour, where drag queens read to kids, last June. But I got a lot of fabulous people and fabulousness behind me.” I don’t want to have intimidation stop me from growing,” she said. “I know that there are a lot of anti-drag folks out there, and they are very loud, right? But I also don’t want to live my life under the shadow of fear. “Whether it’s through a tragedy or to celebrate an occasion, she really has been a leader in this community and supporter of so many others,” Breed told The Associated Press.ĭrollinger said she felt both nervous and honored when she was told the job was hers, given the recent violence targeting drag performers, even in the Bay Area. The city’s mayor called Drollinger a “bright star in San Francisco″ for her advocacy and elevation of the city’s drag community. Her duties will span from producing and participating in drag events to serving as a spokesperson for San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community to helping officials to ensuring the city’s drag history is “shared, honored and preserved.” The job posting sought someone who will “embody San Francisco’s historic, diverse and inclusive drag culture, elevating the entire community on the national and international stage.” In San Francisco, Drollinger will inaugurate the role three weeks before Pride Month begins. In New York, where the Stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, a 2021 effort to create such a position has languished in a committee, reflecting the challenges of creating such jobs even in liberal cities. West Hollywood is on the verge of appointing its own drag laureate later this month, though at a much lower salary and with limited engagements. “I feel very honored to be able to take that one more step.” “There’s a lot of power for the drag community in San Francisco,” she said. She noted San Francisco’s drag community is already politically engaged and active. “I’m going to be in drag pretty much 24/7 for the next 18 months.” She expects to be in drag for the entirety of her role. I think that is part of why drag is so successful,” said Drollinger, a man who uses feminine pronouns when in drag. I think drag performers bring a lot of sparkle and humor and glamor and silliness to the world. “My goals are to make San Francisco sparkle. D’Arcy Drollinger, a well-known drag performer and nightclub owner, will receive a $55,000 stipend in her 18-month role as the city’s inaugural drag laureate. In a city known for its support of LGBTQ+ rights, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says it was a natural step to create a position that not only embraces drag culture but puts government resources toward it. San Francisco is fighting back Thursday by naming the nation’s first drag laureate, an ambassador-style position designed to represent the city’s famous LGBTQ+ community at a time when rights are under attack. Violence and vitriol are turning children’s drag story hour events into headline-news protests. Bills prohibiting drag performances are cropping up in statehouses. reserves the right to deem "what -is- Cash".SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Anti-trans legislation is roiling the nation. Any and all Used Trailers are Sold AS-IS No Warranty Written or Implied by Selling Dealer. Dealer Demos, Black Tag and Red Tag Units are subject to "Warranty Exclusions". All new trailers are sold with Full Factory Warranty and are Sold AS-IS by as they sit on the lot for The Advertised Cash Price. Trailer parts, components, tires and wheel changes as well as recalls, can affect any and all in-stocks trailers and are subject to be changed without notice to buyer or photo ad. Those Warranties are backed solely by the Parts distributor. No Axle, Battery, Tire or Wheel Warranty is written or implied by or Manufacturer. reserves the right to correct any pricing errors at any time. Dealer reserves the right to refuse any sale due to pricing errors and will not be held responsible for any errors resulting from out of stock units, typos, inaccurate detail information or technical mistakes. We strive to ensure all pricing and information contained in this website is accurate. Out-of-State Buyer's Using Our Lenders are also charged TT&L on behalf of their respective States. Please Call Dealer for Details on availability, accepted methods of payment and/or deposits prior to purchase or pick-up. Mileage on Shipping Incentives is Limited. DISCLAIMER: * Combined Truck/ Trailer GVWR cannot exceed 26,000lbs.
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