West Hollywood’s The Abbey was overflowing with star energy for the launch of National PrEP Day (October tenth).
Organized by MISTR, the occasion featured a few of tradition’s most notable drag performers, pop stars, DJs, actors, influencers and advocates for a joyous evening devoted to a significant and mandatory trigger.
“Everyone’s healthcare should be accessible and affordable, especially when it comes to lifesaving medication like PrEP,” mentioned Demi Lovato who attended the occasion, and even popped within the DJ sales space to debut her new single, “Kiss“. “It’s so important to talk about sexual health … and talking about medications like PrEP is a big part of that.”
“Knowing your status is super important and having a national holiday is going to spread awareness,” shared Bob the Drag Queen who hosted the celebration, alongside MISTR Founder and CEO Tristan Schukraft. Bob wasn’t the one iconic drag performer who graced the stage, although. Other acts included Symone, Aquaria, Trinity the Tuck, Shea Couleé, and Plastique Tiara, all of whom carried out songs by none apart from LGBT ally and pop icon, Dua Lipa.
If all of that wasn’t sufficient, Dua Lipa herself shocked the viewers by approaching stage and performing hits “New Rules,” “Don’t Start Now,” and “Houdini” alongside the queens and dancers for a glowing finale.
“Last night was glitter, drag, Dua Lipa, Diplo, and pure joy, and it was history,” mentioned Schukraft. “National PrEP Day is bigger than a party. It was community, sex positivity, and healthcare all in one room. When we come together without shame, we can save lives and finally put an end to HIV.”
Also in attendance was a very A-list crew of expertise. Attendees included Monét X Change, Omar Apollo, Matt Bomer, Kim Petras, Tom Daley, Cynthia Bailey, Nene Leakes, Colton Haynes, Tamar Braxton, Colton Underwood, Cooper Koch, David Furnish, Bianca del Rio, WillamWillam and none apart from Cardi B, recent off right here whirlwind promotional dash for her new album, Am I The Drama?
Everyone was there to unfold consciousness and help the first-ever National PrEP Day, with a acknowledged purpose of enrolling 10,000 new individuals on PrEP in simply 10 days.
They had been additionally there to convene and bask within the communal pleasure, with Diplo and SG Lewis on the decks offering the sound observe to the dance ground. “I came up in New York City with queer people like Peppermint, who would literally have testing at her shows and [share] the numbers of different [sexual health] clinics [with her audience],” shared Monet X Change, connecting National PrEP Day to the legacy of drag performers and queer artists utilizing their platform to unfold consciousness across the sexual well being points affecting the LGBT+ neighborhood.
The evening was a continuation of that legacy, combining artwork, pleasure and neighborhood round a shared and pressing battle.
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