TOKE N' DRAG

500 South Western Avenue,Oklahoma City OK 73109

19 June, 2021

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TOKE' N DRAG, AN AWARENESS FUNDRAISER DURING PRIDE MONTH. SEEING STRAIGHT THROUGH DRAG!! Proceeds donated to various lgbtq organizations! The Toke n’ Drag Benefit Show provides an opportunity to benefit organizations such as SISU in their mission to aid displaced youth across Oklahoma, Urban Pride Events, that works with main steam prides to provide cultural programming. Many of whom are members of the LGBTQ community. This ticketed event will take place on June19th, 2021 at Relax Park in Oklahoma City. Showtime is slated from 9 o’clock until midnight. Our goal is to develop a program that honors the tradition of Drag as we spread knowledge about the historical and contemporary efforts within both Drag and LGBTQ culture. We’ve requested the guidance of local community leaders to helpus understand this rich history so that we can incorporate it into our show. Sponsor Today, go to tickets to view where you can help! We’re moving fast, with a show date of June 19th, 2021. The following information will help you decide best how you can get involved and help us generate a massive donation to gift just in time for Pride weekend! What is Drag? Drag has been a developing and influential culture for more than 150 years in the American landscape. Most people recognize drag to embody male actors impersonating female characters with exaggerated dress, makeup, and personas. Drag has evolved to include all genders engaging in performance and advocacy. Drag culture developed amongst enslaved and formerly enslaved men, notably William Dorsey Swann, who hosted Drag Balls to provide a safe space for people to come together and connect – a community that provided safety in numbers. Drag has a rich history of disenfranchisement and abuse that can be traced through blackface minstrel shows to Vaudeville, ultimately leading the community to advocate for their humanity, legitimacy, and visibility alongside LGBTQ activists. In the evolution of drag, many drag Queens and Kings came to provide homes for youths in their communities who didn’t have supportive homes. These Moms and Dads make sure that the youth in their communities are sheltered and provided for by tapping the resources of their vast and influential networks. Come Watch 2 communities toke and drag together! Charities Sisu Youth Services sisuyouth.org Leveauv Foundation https://www.leveauxfoundation.org Okc Pride Alliance https://www.okcpridealliance.org Urban Pride Events https://www.urbanprideevents.com