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The First Self-Proclaimed Drag Queen Was a Formerly Enslaved Man

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In the late 19th century, William Dorsey Swann's private parties attracted unwelcome attention from authorities and the press

The First Self-Proclaimed Drag Queen Was a Formerly Enslaved Man

A really good read, and it delves a little into the etymology of "drag" in addition to the intersectional history which I thought was pretty fascinating!

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