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Drag Queen Story Hour Renames Organization Drag Story Hour
The organization's new name and logo are meant to reflect the diversity of performers and represent greater inclusivity.
Drag Queen Story Hour has changed its name to Drag Story Hour (DSH) to "reflect the diverse cast of storytellers" in the organization. With the announcement of the new name, DSH unveiled a new logo, as well.
“The original name extends beyond the San Francisco roots where we began: with global reach, our storytellers include not only drag queens, but drag kings and many other royal beings," said Beatrice Thomas aka the Reverend Black Benatar, the president of Drag Story Hour and leader of its San Francisco Bay Area chapter. "We’ve always welcomed a diverse range of approaches to drag, and now that’s more accurately reflected in our name!”
Nothing will change about the nonprofit's programming or mission, which is to celebrate reading "through the glamorous art of drag."
The new website is dragstoryhour.org, however, dragqueenstoryhour.org will redirect automatically.
Read the full press release below.
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Welcome to the Stage: Drag Story Hour “Drag Queen Story Hour” Announces Name Change to “Drag Story Hour”
San Francisco, CA — Drag Queen Story Hour, the world-renowned children’s literacy non-profit organization, announced today that it has officially changed its name to simply Drag Story Hour to include programming not only by drag queens but also drag kings and other drag artists. It has also introduced a new logo, website URL, and social media handles. The organization was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions, under the leadership of Julián Delgado Lopera and Virgie Tovar. Since its conception in 2015, the organization has grown and chapters have been started all around the world.
“Our board of directors recently voted on an official name change to reflect the diverse cast of storytellers we work with,” said Jonathan Hamilt, Executive Director. “This is a step in the right direction in becoming a truly inclusive organization with an inclusive name. Drag is for everyone and we want that to reflect in our name.”
Drag Story Hour chose National Coming Out Day, celebrated annually on October 11, to announce the name change.
“A lot has changed in 7 years, and as an organization trying to create change in the world, we knew we needed to show leadership in our own backyard,” said Beatrice Thomas aka the Reverend Black Benatar, the president of Drag Story Hour and leader of its San Francisco Bay Area chapter. “The original name extends beyond the San Francisco roots where we began: with global reach, our storytellers include not only drag queens, but drag kings and many other royal beings. We’ve always welcomed a diverse range of approaches to drag, and now that’s more accurately reflected in our name!”
Drag Story Hour will continue to offer programming that audiences know and love: drag performers reading books to children, singing songs, and creating arts and crafts in libraries, bookstores, and other community spaces. The organization encourages its audiences to get more involved by attending events, volunteering with the organization, and advocating for more LGBTQ family-friendly programming in their communities.
Drag Story Hour Mission: Drag Story Hour celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Our chapter network creates diverse, accessible, and culturally-inclusive family programming where kids can express their authentic selves and become bright lights of change in their communities. More information: https://www.dragstoryhour.org.
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