Drag Queen is the performance of transformation

by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 8, 2020 | A Southern Soul

“I am Madame Hex. Drag queen is a performance of transformation. I love transforming and the attention it gets. I know I am sexy. When I start doing the eyes it starts coming together. Pop the lashes on and the diva comes out. Then the wig makes it. I have been doing...

I want to be the Governor one day and help fix our state

by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 7, 2020 | A Southern Soul

“I have been a part of Saraland since elementary school. I grew up dreaming of being an Azalea Trail Maid and I became an Oakleigh Bell instead. I led house tours and represented the more historical side of Mobile. I am a member of DAR, Daughter of the American...

I didn’t have that ‘I want to be like you when I grow’ up figure in my life. I want to be that for him.

by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 6, 2020 | A Southern Soul

“i went to Walmart across the bay. I was checking out and had $123 worth of food in my basket. The cashier was ringing me up and I reached for my wallet. No wallet. She suspended my groceries and I ran to the car to get it. There was a couple behind me. She was...

I was shot in the head at a house party. I am using my experience to help others and give them hope

by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 5, 2020 | A Southern Soul

Kearria: I have been in Mobile all of my life. I went to school at Alabama A&M University. I was majoring in food science and minoring in marketing and wanted to work in a test kitchen with flavors. During my sophomore year, I went with my best friends to Panama...

Listening and understanding each other is how we grow as a people and a country

by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 4, 2020 | A Southern Soul

“I was born and raised in Mobile. I want to be a doctor and was accepted into the early acceptance program at the University of South Alabama. My uncle is a cardiologist and I am inspired by him, but I am not sure which direction I will go. There is a...