Drag Night Chicago: A voter registration kiki that slayed the house down
the place to be on Wednesday night, but don’t worry if you missed it—Drag PAC’s first-ever drag show wasn’t just a local moment; it was a rallying cry for queer communities everywhere.As the DNC buzzed across town, this voter registration kiki at the iconic Metro blended drag, politics, and activism into a night that’s sure to leave its mark far beyond the Windy City.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!Drag PAC is the brainchild of some of our favorite RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty.
Founding queens Alaska, BenDeLaCreme, Jinkx Monsoon, Monét X Change, Peppermint, and Willam are using their platform to inspire voters and keep anti-LGBTQ+ politicians out of office.
With the goal of registering 100,000 new voters this election season, they’re not playing around.BenDeLaCreme herself graced the stage and didn’t hold back, reminding everyone that the queer vote matters, and it’s time to take action.
She was joined by activist and politician Honey Mahogany, who echoed these powerful sentiments. Both queens, along with Chicago’s own Lucy Stoole, energized the crowd and challenged everyone to help uplift and strengthen our community.Stay calm, carry on, and follow these 10 LGBTQ+ people to feel empowered to act this election season:Now, let’s get to the performances.
