
The return of the U.S.'s oldest drag king
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Exploring the World of Drag Kings
The chapter reveals the untold story of Aldanya, the oldest drag king in the U.S., tracing her journey from male impersonator to embracing the term 'drag king'. It discusses the subversive nature of drag king performances and the challenges faced by drag kings in the drag community. An interview with Mo, a drag king since the 90s, sheds light on the political aspects of drag king shows and the initiative of preserving drag king history through a dedicated website.
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