Dream Defenders is a Black-led, feminist, socialist, abolitionist, and internationalist political formation fighting for a world without prisons, police, capitalism, and imperialism. This bold group envisions communities where safety is […]
A radical revisitation. In this world premiere, held on October 10, 2025 at BAM, director Stephen Winter revisits the ghosts of Jason Holliday and Shirley Clarke, unveiling new footage and […]
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will screen Having a Ball on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Having a Ball! profiles the supportive, hugely creative LGBTQ+ family that formed around Chicago’s House […]
The revolutionary history of ball culture in the LGBTQ community is not just about fabulous dance styles. It’s a profound intersection of sexuality, race, and gender nonconforming individuals defiantly living […]
The Black and Latino LGBT community created voguing. Willi Ninja, considered the godfather of vogue, drew inspirations from some unlikely sources such as mimes and martial arts. Willi Ninja is […]
Ronald Murray, also known as Father Ron ‘drama,’ is a founding father of the House of Xclusive Lanvin. One of the curators of the House, and a visible figure not […]
These dandies definitely understood the assignment! The 2025 Met Gala celebrated the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 5, 2025 in New […]
Stephanie Coleman, a seasoned videographer and realtor in Chicago, has a unique and inspiring background in the arts. Her film, Having A Ball! With the House of Avant Garde, was […]
With The House of Avant-Garde Filmed and directed by Stephanie Coleman in 1992 with The House of Avant-Garde, this 30 minute film immerses us in Chicago’s vibrant, Black, LGBTQ+ ballroom […]
This year, Asher HaVon has become the first out LGBTQ+ person to win the hit reality singing competition show, The Voice. Best Performances from Season 25 Winner Asher HaVon from […]