'Queens of Queen City' Wins National Press Photographers Association Award

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Morgan Varnado
Pulitzer Center Staff

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Writer Rae Garringer and photographer Michael Snyder look at what drag culture means for the legacy...

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Envy Devine performs at Cumberland Pride in Cumberland, Maryland, on July 15, 2018. Conservative groups in the region have protested the presence of drag queens at events that are described as "family friendly." Image by Michael O. Snyder. United States.

The Queens of Queen City, a Pulitzer Center-supported story and photo series by grantees Rae Garringer and Michael O. Snyder, has won a National Press Photographers Association award. The project explores the drag culture of the Appalachian town of Cumberland, Maryland, and its significance for both the legacy and future of the LGBTQ+ community in the region.

For his compelling visual storytelling, Snyder earned first place for the Cliff Edom New America Award, which celebrates excellence in photojournalism highlighting underreported communities and underreported issues across the country.

See the full project The Queens of Queen City and explore more Pulitzer Center-supported reporting on LGBTQ+ rights.