We should not be castigating people based on their lifestyle or based on how they want to express themselves. “People are trying to enjoy themselves and provide entertainment. “Drag performances go way back to Shakespearean times,” Green said. Green said that showing up for the photoshoot was important because it illustrates the progressive history of the city and that “we need to continue to uphold that mantle even as we’re seeing these negative things happen across the country.” “And as mayor, I will be fighting like hell to keep our human rights.”ĭerek S. “I think it’s important to show we’re going to stand up to because these are human rights and we have to stand up to anyone that tries to take away our human rights,” Brown said. Jeff Brown echoed that statement, noting that “there is no better way to express that than being involved with everyone, enjoying life together and having fun together.” If they’re a Philadelphian, I’m for them.” “I don’t care if they’re Democrats, Republicans, or working parties. “I am going to be the mayor for every person in the city,” Domb said. He went on to affirm that anti-drag legislation across the country would not discourage him from supporting every Philadelphian. He said he is “a big supporter of every citizen of this city” and noted that he would’ve attended the photoshoot even if he wasn’t running for mayor. “I think it’s really important to live in a city like Philadelphia that’s so welcoming to its cultural diversity and to show that to other cities and states, especially now when drag queens, LGBTQIA+ communities and marginalized communities are constantly under attack by new legislation,” Brittany Lynn said on organizing the drag performers with VinChelle.Īllan Domb was the first candidate to show up for the photoshoot. 2022 saw record numbers of anti-LGBTQ bills filed nationwide - including restrictions in schools and in gender-affirming healthcare - and the pressure has not slowed in 2023. Furthermore, 15 states have either restricted or introduced legislation restricting drag performances. Events such as Drag Queen Story Time have been the subject of protests that have led to acts of violence, forced disruptions, and cancellations, including for events at the Cherry Hill Library and Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. The event comes at a time when the drag community is under attack across the country. Green, Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker, Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Rebecca Rhynhart. Surrounded by portraits of former mayors of Philadelphia, they posed with candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Derek S. Other performers in the March 21 photoshoot included Dominique Lee, Eric Jaffe, Morgan Wells, Poochie, Rocceaux, Domingo Chiquito, Tina Montgomery, and Yari.
(Photos by Kelly Burkhardt.)Įight Philadelphia mayoral candidates let their city know that they are not participating in the national war on drag performers.ĭrag queens Brittany Lynn and VinChelle brought drag performers from around the city together for a PGN photo op with the mayoral candidates at City Hall. (Clockwise from top left) Yari and Jeff Brown VinChelle, Helen Gym, and Poochie Morgan Wells and Cherelle Parker Tina Montgomery and Allan Domb Rebecca Rhynhart and Domingo Chiquito Dominique Lee, Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, and Rocceaux Brittany Lynn and Derek Green Amen Brown and Eric Jaffe.
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