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THE WEEKLY INSTADRAG: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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February 11, 2020

It’s time for a special celebration of Black History Month as THE WEEKLY INSTADRAG spotlights ten of our favorite recent African-American drag-related Instagram posts!

If you’re a drag performer or photographer and would like a chance to possibly be featured in an upcoming edition of THE WEEKLY INSTADRAG, be sure to tag your IG posts with #WERRRK or @ mention us so we don’t miss any of your shots, be they stunning photography, sickening looks or amazing moments!

In the time we’ve been doing this feature, the #WERRRK hashtag has been used nearly 80,000 times and we’ve given the spotlight to over 700 different drag artists, 100 different photographers in over 200 different locations and we will proudly continue to do so! Seeing the reaction of someone excitedly repost their first feature on our site and in many cases, their first national exposure is worth the time and effort we put into this series!(Shoutout to G ina Tonic for putting together all the spreadsheet data for us!)

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KARDI REDD DIAMOND (PHOTO by ARGONIAN PHOTOGRAPHY: CLEVELAND

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I’m coming into the year 2020 knowing my worth, loving myself and remaining unapologetically Kardi Redd Diamond ? • • ? @argonianphotography The Shoot was Amazing! Thank you baby ! • • #showgirl #dragqueen #boyqueen #cleveland #hurricane #dancing #diva #queenofdeathdrops #hausofdiamond #DemDamnDiamonds #DDD #mua #instabeauty #instagay #gay #gayboy #lgbt #lgbtq #pride #transformation #entertainer #blondehairdontcare #melaninpoppin #blackgirlmagic ?
A post shared by Kardi Redd Diamond (@thekardiredddiamond) on Jan 16, 2020 at 2:47pm PST

LUNA DUBOIS: TORONTO

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K’HEM TRAILZ, LEILANI JACKSON-ROSS, DYNASTY BANKS, TOMMIE ROSS, CHLÖÉ CRAWFORD-ROSS, HU’NEE B & BLACKBERRI (PHOTO by ASOV PHOTOGRAPHY): HOUSTON

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Uniquely Shaded In Black ? @asovphotography @khemtrailz @leilani.jackross @dynastybanks @tommieross @chloecrawfordross @theofficialhuneeb @theblackberri . . . . . . #drag #dragqueen #dragqueensofinstagram #blackdragqueen #rpdr #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #houstondrag #houstondragqueen #texasdrag #blackberri #chloecrawfordross #tommieross #dynastybanks #huneeb #leilanijacksonross #khemtrailz #asovphotography #uniquelyshadedinblack #berealblack
A post shared by Blackberri (@theblackberri) on Feb 1, 2020 at 7:11am PST

VENUS ANN SERENA (PHOTO by ROXY TAYLOR): NASHVILLE

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Never let anyone tell you that Black isn’t beautiful. Celebrating Black History Month as the Queen of Wakanda. Outfit: @hausofcurio Hair: @chyna_tubbs6704 Make up: Myself Photography/Editing: @theroxytaylor #evildragqueen #drag #dragqueen #dragmakeup #gothicnerdcosplayer #nerd #punk #goth #queen #supernaturalbeauty #nashville #nashvilledrag #supportlocaldrag #werrrk #werrrkdotcom #draglife #lgbtq #dragperformer #360nerd #blackexcellence #cosplay #cosplaygirl #blackgirlmagic #blackcosplay #mcu #marvel #blackpanther #wakanda #wakandaforever
A post shared by Venus Ann Serena (@venus_ann_serena) on Feb 11, 2020 at 3:19pm PST

MISS TOTO (PHOTO by DRAG FILES): CHICAGO

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STALLI WILDE: DENVER

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Positivity is the only thing that can turn “FAIL” into “FIERCE” #2020 #dragqueen #dragrace #rupaulsdragrace #beyonce #fashion #fashionista #mua #pokemon #melanin #vh1 #blackhistorymonth #blackgirlmagic
A post shared by Stalli Wilde (@stalliwilde) on Feb 9, 2020 at 9:09am PST

MISS FIERCALICIOUS (PHOTO by KRISTY BOYCE): TORONTO

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? I want it? I got it ? ______ Photo: @kristyboyce Jewelry: @lagconcepts1 Shoes: @stevemaddencanada Outfit: @lucindamiu (Inspired by @mindylamour’s outfit for @arianagrande ?)
A post shared by Miss Fiercalicious ? (@missfiercalicious) on Jan 15, 2020 at 1:05pm PST

RILEY POPPYSEED (PHOTO by DRAG COVEN): COLUMBUS

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When you see a delicious booty. ?: @dragcoven. . . . . #vest #bandana #Drag #DragKing #DragKings #DragKingsOfInstagram #MakeUp #tounge #selfie #genderfluid #Columbus #Ohio #DragQueen #ColumbusOhio #DragPerformer #blue #red #blackartist #DragMakeup #king #2020 #blackhistorymonth #axisnightclub #beard #performer #blackboyjoy #dragkingmakeup #ohiodragking
A post shared by Riley Poppyseed (@rileypoppyseed) on Feb 3, 2020 at 3:40am PST

COCO BARDOT: DENVER

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"No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in." . "Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome." . Rosa Parks was one of the first people I learned about that fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement. She advocated for sexual assault survivors and those effected by racism through the NAACP, until she made one decision that started one of the largest social movements in history. Honoring her for her birthday, Day 4 of my #odetoblackgirlmagic for Black History Month is dedicated to Rosa Parks! ✊?✊?? . . . #rosaparks #naacp #blackhistorymonth #28daysofblackcosplay #cocobardot #cocoiscunty #CocoTriggeredMe #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsdodragtoo #dragqueen #ladyqueen #femmequeen #fauxqueen #hyperqueen #bioqueen #biodragqueen #femmedrag #dragqueenmakeup #dragartist #drag #instadragqueen #dragqueensofinstagram #werrrkdotcom #werrrk #welovequeens #instadrag #femalefemaleimpersonator #qwerrrkout
A post shared by Coco Bardot (@theecocobardot) on Feb 5, 2020 at 8:59am PST

MERRIE CHERRY: BROOKLYN

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DAY 1- Harriet Tubman, born March 1822 was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and became a warrior in the freeing of slaves, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. Born in Maryland, Tubman was beaten and whipped by her various masters as a child. Early in life, she suffered a traumatic head wound. After her injury, Tubman began experiencing strange visions and vivid dreams, which she ascribed to premonitions from God. These experiences, combined with her Methodist upbringing, led her to become devoutly religious. In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, then immediately returned to Maryland to rescue her family. Slowly, one group at a time, she brought relatives with her out of the state, and eventually guided dozens of other slaves to freedom. Traveling by night and in extreme secrecy, Tubman (or "Moses", as she was called) "never lost a passenger". During the American Civil War, she served as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army. The first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war, she guided the raid at Combahee Ferry, which liberated more than 700 slaves. After the war, she retired to the family home on property she had purchased in 1859 in Auburn, New York, where she cared for her aging parents. She was active in the women's suffrage movement until illness overtook her, and she had to be admitted to a home for elderly African Americans that she had helped to establish years earlier. Makeup by ME Photo by @neoncalypso Skirt by @caleb.krieg Editing by @tinaturt – – – – #blackhistorymonth #harriettubman #blacklivesmatter #blackqueens #blackwomenempowermentproject #bhm #february #merriecherry #merriecherry #pride
A post shared by Merrie Cherry (@merrie_cherry) on Feb 1, 2020 at 5:25am PST

NOTE: Be sure you’re following Merrie’s page to see even more photos from her “Black Women Empowerment Project” and Coco’s page to see more of her #odetoblackgirl magic, plus check out this writeup of Mrrie’s work on All Arts here! Kudos ladies!

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In this article:Argonian Photography, Blackberri, Chloe Crawford-Ross, Coco Bardot, Drag Coven, DYNASTY BANKS, HU’NEE B, Kardi Redd Diamond, Kristy Royce, LEILANI JACKSON-ROSS, Luna DuBois, Merrie Cherry, Miss Fiercalious, Riley Poppyseed, Roxy Taylor, Stalli Wilde, Venus Anne Serena

Written By Chiffon Dior

(she/her) Despite being a drag journalist for over a decade, Chiffon only recently realized that she missed a golden opportunity back then to change her drag name to Rhoda Story.

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