# @depauljournalism on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCgQO_n-2q
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12659402-depauljournalism-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/8e76480892.jpg
- **Posted:** 2019-04-09T15:03:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** DePaul Journalism (@depauljournalism) — https://gondola.cc/depauljournalism

## Caption

Omani Cross organizes a makeup case in her Logan Square apartment. Born Omar Cruz, Omani Cross moved to Chicago from the suburb of Elgin to study game design at DePaul University. "Before doing drag, I was kind of this shy and reserved kid, and it wasn't easy to make friends," Cross said. “It’s not just female impersonation or performing—it’s being a part of the community that makes me feel special. I’m able to be my most authentic self through drag, and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.”
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📷: babymurtz for #JOUR276 in this week’s thedepaulia
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#dragqueen #dragqueens #drag #chicagodrag #depaul #depauluniversity #lgtb #lgtbq #cmndepaul #depauljournalism #repost

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