San Francisco names nation’s first drag laureate

By Jenny Goldsberry

Published May 18, 2023 7:45pm ET

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San Francisco names nation’s first drag laureate — San Francisco unveiled a drag queen laureate Thursday in an attempt to improve the image of drag performers. D’Arcy Drollinger is a drag queen and nightclub owner who also sings, acts, choreographs dances, and directs films. Now Drollinger will be given a stipend of $55,000 over 18 months of being an ambassador for the lifestyle, […]

San Francisco unveiled a drag queen laureate Thursday in an attempt to improve the image of drag performers.

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