RuPaul Defends Drag Queen Story Hours in Emmy Acceptance Speech

Amid Legislative Backlash, RuPaul Champions Knowledge and Power in Drag Queen Library Events

RuPaul, host of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', used his Emmy acceptance speech to defend drag queen story hours at libraries, stating 'knowledge is power' and criticizing attempts to restrict such events.
RuPaul's comments come amid a wave of anti-drag show bills being introduced around the country, with at least six states enacting laws restricting 'adult' or drag performances.
Drag queen story hours, which began in San Francisco in 2015, are designed for drag queens to read to children in a comfortable environment, promoting acceptance and diversity.
Despite the educational and inclusive intentions, these events have been targeted by groups like the Proud Boys, who have protested and harassed the drag queens, yelling homophobic and transphobic slurs.
RuPaul's Drag Race won the Emmy for Best Reality Competition Program for the fifth time, with RuPaul also holding the record for most Emmy wins by a performer of color.