47abc June 30, 2021 47 ABC – As society moves forward, the drag scene is becoming more mainstream. And that includes here on Delmarva. “Now you can turn on the tv and see it there. I mean RuPaul was on an Old Navy commercial, so I mean it’s pretty much everywhere,” said Jeremy Bernstein, who performs as Magnolia Applebottom. With the help of shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race, by seeing it more society is, in turn, accepting it more. “It’s become normalized which is what you need to make people more comfortable with things,” said Charles Bounds, who performs as Roxy Overbrooke.
47abc June 29, 2021 47 ABC – Big Heels. Big Wigs. Dramatic Makeup. And a whole lot of accessories. That’s just what you may see on the outside as you watch Drag Queens perform. But understanding what they do starts with understanding, just what drag is. “Drag is another type of art. It’s taking theatre and costuming and fashion and makeup and putting it into this art form that you can do anything with,” said Dakota Whitlock, who performs in drag as Miss. Mann. That art form can range from dancing or singing, to even comedy and hosting game shows. All in all, it’s a performance. But for those who do it, it holds a deeper meaning.
Nadya Miryanova explores the stories behind some of the nation’s most loved Christmas carols by Nadya Miryanova Tuesday December 22 2020 Christmas carols carry a distinctive kind of midwinter magic, conjuring images of snow-tipped forest trees and candle-lit beginnings. They’ve undoubtedly become a central part of the festive season, ringing out in churches and homes while brightening Christmases all round the nation. With Christmas fast approaching, what better time is there to reflect on their origins? Many themes swirl round their mystical beginnings, from dubious author attributions to continuously evolving traditions. Much is unknown, yet there is much to be found.