JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Weekend With a Memphis Drag Queen as Tennessee Tries to Restrict Her Art.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ross, Janell 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the impact of recent legislation in Tennessee that regulates drag performances, highlighting the experiences of Keleigh Klarke, a Memphis drag queen. The law, which has faced legal challenges, aims to restrict adult cabaret performances in public spaces, raising concerns among performers about potential censorship and the chilling effect on artistic expression. Klarke, who has been performing for over two decades, emphasizes the importance of drag as a form of entertainment and self-expression, asserting that such laws will not deter her from making people happy. The article also discusses the broader context of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the U.S. and the historical significance of drag culture in Memphis, a city known for its vibrant artistic community. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/04, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:162988604
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