23 October 2024 ~ SHOUT-OUT and BIG CONGRATS to The House of Hopelezz ( Amsterdam’s first & biggest DRAG family, at home in @clubchurch Winners). They just won the prestigious Amsterdam prize for their work as activists and educators !! The jury praises dragmothers Taka Taka ( DAI, 2017) and Jennifer Hopelezz for "their coaching of new generations towards performance and self-expression by means of their endless curiosity, empathy, acceptance, patience and honesty". We commend the jury for understanding how important and empowering their decision is in todays chilling political climate. Taka Taka you are such a beacon of light to us !