In Our Own Voices

We're going LIVE on Tuesday with Dominique Jackson of Pose FX royalty 😏

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary community members: tune in for candid conversations around identity, kink, boundaries, intimacy, self-expression, and more!

Dominique will speak from her own lived experience and perspective, and you'll 🫵🏽 have the chance to join the conversation, offer your own insight, and connect in real time.

Hosted by Dominique, in collaboration with IOOV and Kasey Charles, streaming live on Instagram ⬇️

🗓️ Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30pm

The theme of The Legacy House Ball this year honors two decades of BIPOC Pride, while also paying tribute to Jah Sier Naquel "Juju" Tucker. Their lasting impact on our community continues to inspire generations, and their legacy lives on through the resilience, artistry, and joy that Ballroom has always cultivated.

💜 Whether you're walking a category or coming to cheer from the sidelines, everyone is welcome.

Join us this Saturday, July 11 at 7pm | Lark Hall

🟣 Project Violet meets again next Wednesday, July 15 at 6pm!

Join us for this soft landing spot made by and for LGBT women and non-binary folks who are comfortable in spaces that center women's experiences.

Wednesday, July 15 from 6–7:30pm
📍 21 1st St, Fl 2, Troy, NY | YWCA of the Greater Capital Region

With snacks and dinner provided 😋

It's now time to choose your category ⬇️

The official category lineup for The Legacy House Ball is here!

As we continue celebrating 20 years of BIPOC Pride, this year's ball honors the legacy of Jah Sier Naquel "Juju" Tucker with a night rooted in the creativity, resilience, and excellence of BIPOC q***r Ballroom culture.

This year's categories include:
✨ Realness
✨ Face
✨ S*x Siren
✨ Butch Queen with a Twist
✨ Performance
✨ Best Dressed
..and this year's Grand Prize category: The Architect, an upcycled runway challenge inspired by Mother Juju's creativity and style.

Whether you're walking a category, supporting your House, or experiencing Ballroom for the first time, we'd love to have you with us.

And yes, because it deserves repeating, admission is 🆓

We'll see you on the floor.

This Saturday, June 11 | Doors at 7pm | Lark Hall

ICYMI: Check out our latest IG live with Dominique Jackson and Kasey Charles below ⬇️

During this S*xTRANSations, we talked about how "kinky" is often misunderstood and emphasized the importance of minding your own business in sexual expression ☝🏽

Catch you at the next lives on July 14 and July 28 at 6:30pm!

IOOV SEXTRANSATIONS TOPIC: THAT’S KINKY….. OR IS IT!