S2E4 Dragging Up Dallas

As the art form of drag is undergoing scrutiny from politicians and the media, we dive into the history of both drag in the United States and the local drag scenes in Dallas and Denton. We get insight into how drag became what it is today, how Dallas' own Rose Room achieved its iconic status, and what the work of past Queens and Kings has enabled the newer generations to achieve.

Select Sources for this Episode:

https://dallasvoice.com/the-legacy-continues/

https://nmaahc.si.edu/gladys-bentley

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/dallas/rose-room-dallas-drag-venue-how-to-support

https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/king-drag-queens-fascinating-julian-eltinge