Queers and Allies concludes week with Brown Bag Drag

By By Neil Mulka

Friday, April 22, 2005

Queers and Allies will hold the 12th annual Brown Bag Drag at noon today in front of the Kansas Union.

Brown Bag Drag, which is part of Queers and Allies’ Pride Week, is a drag show where men dress like women in a fashion and talent show-setting.

Drag shows sometimes feature transgendered women.

According to wikipedia.org, in the homosexual community, drag queens often serve as official or unofficial spokespersons, fundraisers or community leaders.

It is free and open to the public.

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