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The drag mothers of Los Angeles
The drag mothers of Los Angeles
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 10, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Drag culture is one of the most iconic forms of expression within the LGBTQ community. For outsiders looking in, drag culture looks fun and flamboyant. But for lots of queens, it’s about so much more than the flashy fun. It’s about family.Today, we dig deep into drag, specifically drag mothers who keep the culture afloat and show us what family can be for some in the LGBTQ community.Read the full transcript here.Host: Times producer Ashlea BrownMore reading:All hail the drag queens raising L.A.’s tight-knit familiesEssential California: A drag laureate for West Hollywood?How drag has changed the face of art, fashion, and beauty
Released:
Jun 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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