Taking Black Pride

Join SEATTLE GAY NEWS in celebrating a wonderful new chapter !!
5-7 p.m., June 27; Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 8 Gallery, Seattle; free; spl.org.

Check out ***rTheLand Summer Camp this year!

Unleash your inner green thumb and spark your creativity at Q***r the Lands Summer Camp, designed for kids aged 7-12! 🎨🌻

Join us for 9 weeks of unforgettable fun, learning, and adventure every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10-4 at the QTL House. We'll dive into exciting activities that blend science, art, and nature each week, creating a vibrant and enriching summer experience.

Weekly Schedule:
Week 1: July 2, 3, 4
Week 2: July 9, 10, 11
Week 3: July 16, 17, 18
Week 4: July 23, 24, 25
Week 5: July 30, 31, August 1
Week 6: August 6, 7, 8
Week 7: August 13, 14, 15
Week 8: August 20, 21, 22
Week 9: August 27, 28, 29

Check out some of the things we’ll be doing this summer:

Eco Science Adventures: Discover mini ecosystems and learn about Indigenous science and basic gardening skills.

Food Fun: Enjoy popsicle making, outdoor cooking, herb sampling, yoga, and mindfulness.

Field Trips: Explore Beacon Hill Food Forest and other local parks and food systems.

Creative Workshops: Engage in flower pressing, composting workshops, garden tile mosaics, terrarium making, and more!

📅 Mark Your Calendars! Additional registration details will be emailed with a payment link for confirmation.
Join us for a growth, learning, and fun-filled summer. Can't wait to see you there!

Join us next Saturday for a laid-back afternoon in the park! What started as a small charcuterie picnic among friends has now turned into an open invitation for le****ns and sapphics to hang out, connect, and make new friends (and Lovers?) in a relaxed, friendly setting.

We recognize that opportunities to genuinely connect with other sapphics can be rare, especially outside of loud, overstimulating (and infrequent) bar events. This is a random hangout—no organizational connections, just a space to chat, chill, and enjoy the beautiful weather.

**Details:**
📍 **Location:** Cal Anderson Park in the grassy area north of the playfield.
📅 **Date:** Next Saturday May 11th
⏰ **Time:** 4PM
🥖 **What to Bring:** Your favorite snacks, beverages, blanket to sit on, and yourself and friends. Leave your cis male friends at home babes!

Let’s enjoy some sunshine,music, charcuterie, spring time cutie pies, and good company. Spread the word and come as you are!

Dive into a new era of s*xy at .parties Fire & Desire!! Join us for ’s Official Birthday Celebration on Saturday, February 24th from 10pm-1:30am at . Experience the heat with sultry sounds from an insanely talented DJ lineup, fiery performances, and an ambiance that will leave you craving more!! Unleash your desires on the dance floor and get ready for the most high energy q***r function of February!! ❤️‍🔥

🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 24th, 2024
📍Location: | 2505 1st Ave Seattle
🕘 Time: 10PM -1:30AM
❤️‍🔥 Theme: Lingerie & Intimate wear (encouraged but not required)
😷 KN96 Masks Provided

Don’t miss the flash tattoos, piercings, tooth gems, caricatures and vendors!! The vibes will be unmatched this weekend!! Tickets available now, link in their bio 🔗

This is a 21+ event

https://gofund.me/adb0c749

Almost 30% of Trans & Gender Diverse people are denied shelter due to their gender identity.

One in five transgender people in the United States has been discriminated when seeking a home

More than one in ten have been evicted from their homes, because of their gender identity.

The impact of housing discrimination for Trans and gender diverse people of color are often compounded due to race, disability status and socioeconomic class.

Currently there are NO safe options for shelter for trans and gender diverse people in Seattle and even fewer safe options for those who are BIPOC.

Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network seeks to provide transitional housing and healthcare access support to BIPOC trans folks with House of Constance.

⚡️EVENT PERFORMER SCHEDULE⚡️
YOU DON’T WANNA MISS OUR LINEUP!!!!

🎤 HOSTED BY &
🎤 BURLESQUE & DRAG SHOW HOSTED

🎶PROGRAM🎶
12:00PM DJ TOYA B
1:00PM LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1:06PM DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME
W/ D'MONICA LEONE
1:29PM BABY STORME
1:52PM MORGAN BRITT
2:05PM SASSIE THA CAP
2:25PM CECE T
2:51PM BOBBY SANCHEZ
3:04PM DJ TOYA B
3:27PM DIVINE AUGUSTINE
3:40PM ALEX DA P
3:53PM ARIYAH JANÉ
4:16PM DJ ISH
4:36PM HOLLY MICHELLE
5:09PM ALEYANNA GRAE
5:22PM CJ THE TRAINER
6:10PM KUTT'N'UP
6:42PM FLYANA BOSS
6:57PM TRAP BUNNIE BUBBLES
7:45PM JABRIEL GAYMESS
8:07PM HOWIE ECHO-HAWK
8:20PM JUE VÉ JONES
8:33PM MS. KITSCHY KUPID
8:46PM KING LEO MANE

VENDOR MARKET! FOOD! TABLING ORGS! SPONSOR TABLES!

👀Check out all our amazing vendors, food, tabling organizations & resources, and our sponsors tabling!

VENDOR MARKET

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FOOD VENDORS



Def Chef Kitchen

Food sponsored by

TABLING ORGS



Care-A-Van Vaccinations








SPONSOR TABLES

***rtheland

INTRODUCING 4 BURLESQUE & DRAG SHOW


Art, intelligence, s*x, power, and money. He's all of that and so much more. He's a fantasy land treat you can't wait to eat. Born from the ashes of Tacoma's finest F**kboy, he has risen to the throne and has no intention of getting up. Co-Founder of the Emerald City King's Ball, an international festival honoring and highlighting Kings and Beings of Drag, Mr. Gaymess has been taking the drag world by storm since day one! Even when presenting femme, he only answers to HE/HIM. Drag King? No. He's DRAG EVERYTHING! The King in the North! Jabriel Gaymess.

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Bringing you the kitsch and the class, Ms. Kitschy Kupid is a member of House De Corvo, and a graduate of Seattle’s very own Burlesque Basics with Mx. Pucks A’Plenty and Lavish Leone. Ms. Kitschy’s work has been described as Neo and Post-Neo Burlesque. She’ll give you feelings of both loving nostalgia, and the heat of the unknown. With her whimsical style, her need for attention, and lots of love, this babe with classy vibes with tacky taste, will keep you guessing until the very end.

INTRODUCING 4 BURLESQUE & DRAG SHOW!

Reigning from the Gritty City, The Sovereign of Seduction brings forth reform, advocacy, equitable action and trans masc representation to the art of Drag Kingery. He is a resident cast member of Sissy Butch: an all trans masc showcase at Kremwerk where he also produces the open stage showcase, Studio Saturdays. Undoubtedly, he is an eye f**kery elitist and can swallow a stage whole with his regal presence. Tagged by the Emperor Rainier 47 of the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle as the “Dancing Daddy of the West”, King Leo Mane has featured, headlined, judged and emceed throughout the states sharing his love for millennial hip hop & R&B. He will suck you in with his passionate slow grinds and possesses a smile that'll turn any seat into a splash zone. He commands your erect attention for his alluring royal treatment.

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Jue Vé Jones, also known as the “Sweetheart you wish you still had” appears to the community as a recently minted burlesque babe through the SHOWTHEM Spring 2023 Cohort of Mx. Pucks A’Plenty and Lavish Leone. Known for her energetic approach to entertainment, this Damsel in Demand is both a sweetheart and a seductress. Here to Woo you with her…. Assets, this majestic muse graces the stage with a presence that is both delightful and dazzling. This sensuous wild thing hails from the Concrete Jungle, with a perspective so fresh you’ll want to take a bite out of her “Big Apple”.

👀AFTER 7PM GET READY FOR A SULTRY PRODUCTION!
A BURLESQUE & DRAG SHOW HOSTED BY THE AMAZING MX. PUCKS A’PLENTY

FEATURING
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YOU DON’T WANNA MISS THIS 👀

ALSO JOINING THE STAGE TO HOST & PERFORM DIVINE AUGUSTINE

Divine Augustine is a singer, emcee, and performing artist. His influences include funk, hip-hop, and neo-soul. His mission is to spread infectious energy through the eternal spirit of song and dance.

RETURNING TO BE OUR DAY SHOW HOST, THE LOVELY

Ms. Briq House
As seen in 21st Century Burlesque Magazine's 2020, 21, 22, and 23 Top 50 Most Iconic Burlesque Industry Figures of the World list, Autostraddle ‘s 23 Black Q***r & Trans Femmes to Follow as well as: BlkTouch, The House of Knyle, Seattle Times, Time Magazine and the cover of The Stranger Seattle.
Erotic Entrepreneur, Intuitive, Professional Dominant, Intimacy Consultant, Master of Ceremonies, and Burlesque Goddess Briq House is the founder and owner of Briq House Entertainment. Under this umbrella she produces:
*All Black/Brown Burlesque R***es
*Inclusive S*x Educational Events
*Adult Lifestyle socials and retreats
*Spiritual Gatherings/Ceremonies
*Creative Space Activations
*Erotic Performance and Visual Art, including Films
*Kink Based Anti Racism Trainings
Goddess Briq House is a master facilitator, public speaker, and consultant. Workshops/Talks including but not limited to S*xual Healing through Movement, Body Love, Kinks/Fetishes for Beginners, B**M for Survivors, Black/Brown S*x Work History, and S*xual Attitude Reassessment Training. Her monthly Burlesque production (co produced with Sin de la Rosa) The Sunday Night Shuga Shaq is the longest running monthly all BIPOC Burlesque R***e in the PNW.
Her quarterly event - Quink Social Club: A kink friendly social exclusively for People of Color is the longest running all BIPOC kink/s*x educational event in the PNW.
As a proud Black Woman/God, Briq’s mission is to harness the power of her bright light to stimulate and educate the masses to work towards a mutual goal of liberation.
To keep up with and support her latest love projects, like her new inclusive Bikini Barista stand, please go to www.msbriqhouse.com and follow on all social media platforms, including Onlyf@n$ 😉

Goddess Briq House
Stimulating, Educating, and Liberating the masses!

INTRODUCING

Drag story time with D’Monica Leone! Reigning from Tacoma, WA they are a two-time title holder as Seattle’s Q***r Monarch and honorable community workshop leader in self confidence building . They’re a headliner and feature performer throughout the United States. When at home in the PNW, they lead Q***r youth workshops building self confidence and teaching the art of drag. As a disabled, trans masc nonbinary artist, they are dedicated to redistributing wealth within the community and advocating for representation and equity for marginalized groups. They are a zoo of artistry at its finest.

INTRODUCING

Alex Da P is a Cali Made/ Seattle Raised Artist Who Unapologetically Does Them.

Growing up, Alex Always Wanted to Be on stage and TV and perform for others. Alex was on the TV show ( Bad Boys Auditions On Zeus Network ) early June of 2022 and ever since has sky rocketed into the music industry. With Going Viral and Getting Prepared For Reality TV... Alex Da P has been a staple for the LGBQTIA Plus Community Through their Music, RAW PERSONALITY and Ballroom Phenomenon

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Toya Harris, she/her AKA DJ Toya B is a Seattle based DJ from Tacoma. She’s known for her eccentric DJ sets, blending many genres from pop, hip hop, house, techno, and club. When Toya B is not playing the bangers, she loves being on that mom life and teaching her preschool homies art along with building self confidence with kindness.
Toya B embraces her community through her love of art ,music, and self expression.

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Howie Echo-Hawk (AKA theres more) (they/them/she/her) is a q***r, trans-nonbinary comedian, musician, DJ, burlesque performer, writer, event producer, visual artist, and all around Native person. Howie wishes you would leave them alone, but you wont, so here we are. They are perhaps best known for their comedy, which has been called “at least standup adjacent” by the Juneau Empire, and “punishment comedy” by themself. They have been featured as one of the top 26 Native American comedians to watch by UPROXX, and have several fun articles written about their comedy, such as “Pawnee comic Howie Echo-Hawk wants to see you squirm,” and “Meet the Seattleite who does 'punishment comedy’.”
Several of their poems and short stories have been published, including a trans erotica piece titled “Tuesday Adams Burns their village to the ground.” They have a podcast called “Every Native Episode” and produce events as the founder of Indigenize Productions. They play music, dj and perform under the name theres more.
Most importantly, a video they made for one of their jazz fusion songs was accepted into a circus film festival.

INTRODUCING

Cece T, originally from Waipahu, Hawaii.
Raised in Seattle. 25 years young & have been culturally doing music since I was 7. Recently been on the Seattle Music Scene more this year. From opening up for mainstream Artists to doing open mics and the weekdays I plan to be a voice in all of my communities that have surrounded me with love and care.

INTRODUCING

Ariyah Jané is a Black Trans-Woman from Montgomery Alabama with years of musical experience from Musical Theatre to Gospel as an ordained Pastor. She creates soul-stirring melodies inspired by her years of performance experience. Performing in musicals such as Aint Misbehavin’, graced the stage of the historic Carnegie Hall, and even sang with the top contests of the 2019 Sunday’s Best Tour. Ariyah shines as she graces the stage. Her transition has allowed her to blossom into a force to be reckoned with as her Gospel Quartet and Blues background informs her musicial decisions. She released her first single Voodoo which has quickly become a local favorite as she has relocated to Seattle, Washington to continue her work in Public Service and Healthcare Advocacy for Q***r/Gender Non-conforming LGBTQIA+ folks. She has taken Seattle by Storm performing at TransPride, Black Pride and the esteemed Capitol Hill Block Party within her first year here, and this is only the beginning—she is The Southernbelle Ariyah Jané

Aleyanna Grae is a local singer, spoken word artist and organizer. As someone who spent their youth in the Seattle Arts community, they aim to create the spaces they seek…spaces that honor blackness, q***rness, and anything creative. As a creative, their dreamy lyrics and and genre expansive sound is like no other, and can best be described as an experience rather than just music or poetry. As a human, they aim to represent those who think in paragraphs and feel immeasurably. You can find their music on all major streaming platforms as Aleyanna Grae, and follow them on IG .dreamer”

INTRODUCING BABY STORME

Baby Storme is an alternative pop songwriter, producer, and artist. Coming onto the scene in 2021 with her single “JACKSON,” Storme saw her first release go viral. After that, her release “Everybody Knows” garnered 5 million+ streams and was featured on tastemaker publications like Earmilk and Lyrical Lemonade. Following this, Storme kept releasing music independently leading to major press appearances from Flaunt, Alt-Press, TIDAL, Tik Tok Weekly, and more. In the latter part of 2022, Baby Storme released her hit song “BAD GIRLS CLUB” which saw major traction on Tik Tok even before it was live on digital streaming platforms. Following this release, Storme was approached by Meta to partner together to create her debut live performance, a 3-D experience in the metaverse exclusively for Oculus users. This was also in partnership with TIDAL’s rising program who have championed the artist throughout her career, consistently placing in New Music Weekly and many tastemaker editorials. In December 2022, Baby Storme released her single “DREAMS” independently. The song has gone massively viral across all platforms with a zero dollar marketing spend behind it and distribution via DistroKid. The single reached #105 on the Shazam charts in South Korea, 100K Youtube views, 1M aggregate stream. In 2023, Storme connected with Melanie Martinez’s main producer, CJ Baran, to create “This City is a Graveyard” which has gotten over a million views over a few platforms.

INTRODUCING Trap Bunnie Bubbles

Lilliane Catherine Diomi, known professionally as Trap Bunnie Bubbles. Formally known as Ppcocaine, is an American singer and rapper, who first gained popularity in mid-2020. She gained fame for her song DDLG, which is just one of the many s*x-positive songs to go viral through TikTok, as many popular TikTok stars have used her songs. She is active on TikTok with over 6.8 million followers. She has a YouTube channel, which has over 680,000 subscribers. Her most popular songs to date include PJ, DDLG, and 3 Musketeers, which have been featured by The New York
Times and Vulture to compare her music to other s*x-positive songs by female rappers.
Trap Bunnie Bubbles was born in the Panorama City, neighborhood of Los Angeles, on the 1st of June 2001. Her father is African while her mother is Caucasian. She was mostly raised by her grandparents and her father. She was educated in the Canyon, Birmingham, and Golden Valley High Schools. During her time at school, she also took dance classes in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz as well as hip-hop. She worked as an erotic dancer as well.
She gained prominence in the summer of 2020, after her songs PJ, DDLG, and the 3 Musketeers went viral on TikTok at the same time. Along with TikTok, she also created a YouTube channel, Ppcocaine Inc, where she began posting her work. The video Trap Bunnie Bubbles- 3 Musketeers is the most popular video on her channel, with over 35 million views as of September and over 102 million streams on Spotify.

We’re just a week away from this year’s Taking B(l)ack Pride!! AAoC will be offering bodywork and energywork again at TBP - read more about all the folks providing services here! 🧡

Introducing FLYANABOSS

Hailing from Detroit, MI and Dallas, TX - MCs and multi-instrumentalists Bobbi LaNea and Folayan met at a music college in Los Angeles, CA. They immediately hit it off and began collaborating, eventually naming their group, Flyana Boss, (rhymes with Diana Ross). Embodying the spirit of flyness and bossness, this fierce duo repping the va**na dynasty aim to entertain, make you laugh and always remind you that you are listening to the direct descendants of all the boss-ass bi***es that came before them through generations of humanity, from Cleopatra to Harriet Tubman to Michelle Obama to Beyoncé!

****** Taking Black Pride still needs about 20 more volunteers******

Come volunteer at this year's Taking Black Pride! This event will take place at Othello Park on August 19th at 12 PM, and we believe your support could make a significant difference in creating a memorable and inclusive celebration. If you cannot volunteer please forward this to a listserv you may be a part of or a friend who may be interested.

The theme for this year's Taking Black Pride is "Trans Family Reunion," and we are excited about the impact this event will have on our community. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals like you to join us in celebrating the QT2BIPOC community! Prior to TBP there will be two volunteer orientations to go over all the logistics and answer any questions. We will be having one on Sunday August 13th from 1-2:30PM and the other on Monday August 14th 6-7:30PM, both will be held virtually over zoom. One of these will be recorded in case anyone can't make it.

We have a range of volunteer roles available to suit your interests and availability, including:

General On-Site Volunteer: Assist with various tasks and support the event's smooth operation.

Food Service Volunteer: If you have a food health permit, we welcome your help in ensuring everyone is well-fed and nourished.

Loading and Unloading: Help with setting up and packing down the event area.

Supply Donation: Assist with organizing and managing donated items, or general supply donation.

Media: Capture the vibrant moments of the event through photography or videography.

De-escalation Services: Be a compassionate presence to help defuse any potential conflicts or concerns.

Sanitization Services: Help maintain a clean and safe environment for all attendees. Replacing toilet paper, picking up trash, sanitizing surfaces, and refilling sanitizing supplies.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about the event or your role, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can reply directly to this email, or you can contact us at [email protected].

We truly hope you can join our amazing volunteer team and be a part of the magic that is Taking Black Pride 🌈

A lil correction to the flyer!!! *Flyana Boss* feel free to share this one!!!

The Taking Black Pride 2023 Line up! *A lil late but still on time! 😉*

Flyana Boss
CJ The Trainer
Baby Storme
TrapBunnieBubbles (formerly known as PPCocaine)
Morgan Britt
Sassie Tha Cap
Alex Da P
Comedy w/ Howie
Aleyanna Grae
Bobby Sanchez
Ariyah Jane
Holly Michelle
Dj Toya B
Cece T
Drag Story Time w/Toya B

And Sultry After 7 Burlesque w/ a special curation of talented performers by Mx Pucks A’Plenty (Flyer coming soon!)

Who are YOU most excited to see?

Are you an amazing tattoo artist and want to share your skills with the QT BIPOC community?

Are you a Drag Queen passionate about reading to children about the beauty in our differences?

Are you a vendor with tasty cold beverages and frozen treats to share?

Are you someone who would like to give back to community?


Reach out to us!
For more information contact [email protected]