'Untucked' The History Of Drag -Part 2 - with Mya Crafone

In Part two of 'untucked' the history of drag and it's influence on queer culture Shaun & Mya pick up right where we left them in the 60's.

Part two explores the unlikely connection of the Mafia and the Queer community in NYC, the Stonewall riots and the Drag ball scene of the 60's and 70's.

This episode delves into the 80's and the Aids epidemic and how the Queens of the times educated, supported and entertained the community through one of it's toughest trials.

in the 90's we saw the rise of Drag in the mainstream with representation in movies and TV, all the way to RuPaul, Drag Race and the Drag culture we recognise today.

this is another hilarious yet educational episode you will not want to miss.

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articles referenced in this episode:

The History Of Drag Queens And The Evolution Of Drag (allthatsinteresting.com)

History of Drag: From Antic Greece to RuPaul's Drag Race - LEVEL (different-level.com)

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