A different
look at a
"drag queen"

The definition of a drag queen is a blurry one. More often than not, a drag queen is a performer: A man who dresses like a woman and lip-synchs to some of the entertainment industries most famous female artists.

B.B. is considered to be a drag queen because she performs on occassion.

She does however, consider herself a transgendered individual.

B.B. ponders what it means to her to be a part of the drag and transgender community in Albuquerque.

She said she has been crossdressing since she was 12.

"And I don't mind saying, I'm 59 now, so it's been a long time," she said.

B.B. is what she considers to be a transgendered male in the transition phase to female. She is legally married to her wife who she said is very supportive.

B.B. is happy with her life and feels like weight has been lifted since she began crossdressing.

She has chosen to be open only with her wife, boss, and friends at the Albuquerque Social Club. She said, in regards to the rest of her family, she “has taken the philosophy that until they need to know, why tell them.”

B.B. has several shows scheduled in the coming months at the Albuquerque Social Club and says performing the shows serves as an outlet for her.