keschmaderMay 14, 20213 min readCovid-19 Impact on Drag Queens - Athina DarrusThere are three things that every human being needs for life, food, water and shelter. Unfortunately, these resources are not distributed...
keschmaderMay 14, 20212 min readDrag Throughout the Years - Jessica JourdenJust like in everyday fashion, the style trends change. Often trends will resurface many years later. The world of drag performance is no...
keschmaderMay 14, 20213 min readChicago Drag Queens and their Impact on Change by Emma NelsonSince the beginning of the gay rights movement, The Stonewall Riots, black drag queens have paved the way for change in the community....
keschmaderMay 13, 20216 min readVaginal Davis: Drag as Intersectional Politics (+ The Origins of Queercore)Confronting queerness, race, and “the other” in alternative spaces. (cw: racism, homophobia... confederate flag further down the page)...
keschmaderMay 13, 20213 min readDrag in South Korea: Facing Conservatism by Erika JanaszWith South Korea’s predominantly conservative views, it is difficult for drag performers and LGBTQ people to operate in mainstream life....
keschmaderMay 13, 20214 min readIt’s Time for Dusty History Books to Gracefully Sashay Away, and a Lesson in DRAG to Sissy That WalkIt’s not unknown that the American education system lacks an educational standard, however what is more concerning is the absence of...
keschmaderMay 12, 20213 min readThe History of Drag in The United States in 2000 By Xavier RestoDrag in the United States has a long history, as it is visible in Shakespeare's writings. The ancient history of drag is rooted in...
keschmaderMay 12, 20214 min readThe Political Her-story by Avery Lareau The Political Her-story As gay liberation changed from resistance against police raids into a full-fledged movement, it was time for Drag...
keschmaderMay 12, 20213 min readThe Chicago Black Drag Council's impact on 2020 and beyond The Chicago Black Drag Council is a relatively new organization that I wanted to present on. The CBDC was formed in June of 2020,...
keschmaderMay 12, 20215 min readWho Influences Who? Drag Makeup History and Trend Influence (Clara Radcliffe)The influences of drag makeup and how drag influences today’s makeup trends. We know that men originally performed as women in theatrical...
keschmaderMay 10, 20212 min readBeing Deaf in Drag by Sarah ShawIn the world of Drag it is often seen as a aspect of LGBT culture dominated by sound, with music and lip synching being a central...
keschmaderMay 10, 20213 min readChicago Drag in the 1920s and 1930s by Zoe BudaWhile doing my research, one name that kept coming up was Alfred Finnie. Alfred Finnie was “a Black gay street hustler and gambler” known...
keschmaderMay 10, 20211 min readDanny La Rue: An Elegant & Charismatic Entertainer in 1960's LondonReferences: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/jun/01/danny-la-rue-obituary https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/use-this-image/...
keschmaderMay 9, 20213 min readDisability and DragIn the world today, being disabled and being queer are discussed as separate issues in most cases. Because of this, the importance of...
keschmaderMay 9, 20215 min readThailand: The In's and Out's Of This Supposed LGBTQ+ "Paradise"By: Suprajira Morakotjantachote Thailand is no stranger to drag. In fact, Thailand is often known for having a large transgender...
keschmaderMay 7, 20214 min readThe Presence of Drag and LGBTQ+ Within Latin AmericaCitations hyperlinked in post
keschmaderMay 6, 20214 min readFrench Drag (Shannon Davis)Drag in France is a very interesting topic. In the 1920s, “[g]ay nightlife and drag balls flourished” (“LGBT Culture in Paris”). Some...
keschmaderMay 5, 20214 min readMexico Y La Más Draga - Ashton SaucedoDrag in Mexico is a tough journey, queens are paid little to nothing and face death due to the macho nature of Mexico. Many cannot dress...
keschmaderMay 2, 20215 min readDrag Film History: Nobody’s perfect, Some like it HotA Review and history lesson of Billy Wilder's film Some Like It Hot.
keschmaderApr 28, 20215 min readSex/Gender Diversity and Drag in Germany: Pre, During, and Post World War Two --Marcus Klein Spr.21Today, Germany is known for being widely accepting of LGBT+ people, with its capital, Berlin, famous for its vibrant and diverse gay...
