The Big Picture In an exclusive revealed by Variety, the hugely poignant Drag Defense Fund, a fundraising campaign set up between RuPaul's Drag Race and the American Civil Liberties Union, has officially surpassed a staggering $2 million. After highly controversial political campaigns to ban drag have forced some states into taking horrifying action, this fundraising project provides light to a dark time in the Drag community.
In an attempt to raise funds, recent episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race have included a QR code prompting viewers to make a donation, with this, combined with plenty of campaigning, proving more than fruitful. In the world of drag, art, and freedom of expression in general, crowdfunding is vital to the continuing progression the world has toward acceptance and peace.
"Drag has a long history in the queer community as not only a source of joy and creativity but as a source of power. Thanks to the hard work and promotion of MTV, World of Wonder, and the queens of ‘Drag Race,’ the Drag Defense Fund continues to fuel our work defending LGBTQ rights across the country at a time those rights are under relentless attack. We’re so thankful for this partnership and the support it provides our critical work defending LGBTQ people, our rights and our families.
RuPaul's Drag Race is also helping the cause outside the fund, with the most recent season of All Stars seeing the winner receive a $200,000 donation to charity, with each challenge adding more and more money to the prize pot. The fight for Pride has some way still to go, especially considering the frustrating fightback from bigots across the world. However, with funds like this proving fruitful, there is plenty of hope as the battle continues.
The Drag Defense Fund has now surpassed $2 million. To catch up on the most recent season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, in which contestants compete for charity, streaming is available via Paramount+.Watch on Paramount+
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