Fagbug
Fagbug is a Volkswagen New Beetle owned by Erin Davies of Syracuse, New York, who, in response to graffiti on her car, embarked on a cross-American road trip to raise awareness of LGBT rights.[1][2][3]
History
On April 18, 2007, Davies, an art education graduate student at Sage College of Albany, found the words "fag" and "U R gay" [sic] spray-painted on her car.[4] In response, she dropped out of college and started on a Script error: No such module "convert". trip through 41 U.S. states, during which she interviewed 536 people and spoke out against hate crimes.[5][6][7] Davies received a sponsorship from Volkswagen Group of America and HD Radio to use for gas money, car expenses, and the film.[8]
See also
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References
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External links
- Fagbug.com
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- Erin Davies Radio Interview, National Public Radio
- Erin Davies Video Interview, Syracuse.com
- Dear Vandal, The Huffington Post
- The Fagbug Reaches All 50 States, The Huffington Post
- Fagbug Filmmaker Is Driven To Fight Intolerance And So Is Her Car, Lexington Herald-Leader
- Fagbug Car Sparks Controversy At High School, Journal Gazette
- Fagbug Vandalized Again, Vanity Fair