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Sep 2021
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Drag

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The art of drag has seen a rapid rise in popularity since the premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2009. But drag has been around for centuries; sometimes a source of entertainment, other times a means of survival. Featuring Simon Doonan, author of Drag: The Complete Story and Atlanta-based drag performer TAYLOR ALXNDR.

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