Tale as old as time. Listen and uplift their voices!
*Censored for Insta* Unreleased suspension image (hung from my ankle) from @night.gowns on @quibi captured by @nathannoyes 🔪 Bespoke corset and sleeves by @misty_couture / Hat, broom, and ropes by me / Shot @dungeonwest which will unfortunately be closing it’s doors October 15, 2020 so get your rental in while you can. So many great memories there 🥰
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
“Nobody knows for sure who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. But it’s widely believed that it could have been Stormé DeLarverie, a lifelong gay rights activist and drag performer, who died in 2014. Prior to her participation in Stonewall, DeLarverie was a groundbreaking drag performer whose publicity photographs show a dandyish approach to zoot suits and black tie.” – @gq #blm #blacklivesmatter
Look at the stars in the winter sky 🌟 Transformed by @miyatamlynmua 🖤 Dress by me 🧵 Nails by @bemoredesignstexas . Application: @miyatamlynmua Photo: @miyatamlynmua Post editing: @vandervonodd Foam latex prosthetic by @morphstore Painted with @melproductsusa PAX and @skinillustratorofficial @ppipremiereproducts alcohol colors using @paascheairbrush Beauty makeup is @kimchichicbeauty Rainbow Sharts Palette and Diamond Sharts Liquid Eyeshadow in Blackout
Look at the stars in the winter sky 🌟 Transformed by @miyatamlynmua 🖤 Dress by me 🧵 Teeth by @scarecrowvampirefangs . Application: @miyatamlynmua Photo: @miyatamlynmua Post editing: @vandervonodd Foam latex prosthetic by @morphstore Painted with @melproductsusa PAX and @skinillustratorofficial @ppipremiereproducts alcohol colors using @paascheairbrush Beauty makeup is @kimchichicbeauty Rainbow Sharts Palette and Diamond Sharts Liquid Eyeshadow in Blackout
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes; American fashion designer, costumer, creator of the iconic Playboy bunny suit, and curated the fashions of countless legendary women of stage and screen including Eartha Kitt, Mae West, and Josephine Baker. “Back in those days, women designers were boiled down to seamstresses,” says Nichelle Gainer, author of “Vintage Black Glamour” and “Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters.” “When you bring black women designers into the conversation, they were almost always photographed in work mode, so they weren’t regarded as artists. Zelda’s achievements deserve to be recognized because no one else was doing what she was doing. She was a true pioneer.” – @shondaland article on Zelda 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #blm #zeldawynnvaldes
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes; American fashion designer, costumer, creator of the iconic Playboy bunny suit, and curated the fashions of countless legendary women of stage and screen including Eartha Kitt, Mae West, and Josephine Baker. “Back in those days, women designers were boiled down to seamstresses,” says Nichelle Gainer, author of “Vintage Black Glamour” and “Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters.” “When you bring black women designers into the conversation, they were almost always photographed in work mode, so they weren’t regarded as artists. Zelda’s achievements deserve to be recognized because no one else was doing what she was doing. She was a true pioneer.” – @shondaland article on Zelda 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #blm #zeldawynnvaldes
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes; American fashion designer, costumer, creator of the iconic Playboy bunny suit, and curated the fashions of countless legendary women of stage and screen including Eartha Kitt, Mae West, and Josephine Baker. “Back in those days, women designers were boiled down to seamstresses,” says Nichelle Gainer, author of “Vintage Black Glamour” and “Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters.” “When you bring black women designers into the conversation, they were almost always photographed in work mode, so they weren’t regarded as artists. Zelda’s achievements deserve to be recognized because no one else was doing what she was doing. She was a true pioneer.” – @shondaland article on Zelda 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #blm #zeldawynnvaldes
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes; American fashion designer, costumer, creator of the iconic Playboy bunny suit, and curated the fashions of countless legendary women of stage and screen including Eartha Kitt, Mae West, and Josephine Baker. “Back in those days, women designers were boiled down to seamstresses,” says Nichelle Gainer, author of “Vintage Black Glamour” and “Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters.” “When you bring black women designers into the conversation, they were almost always photographed in work mode, so they weren’t regarded as artists. Zelda’s achievements deserve to be recognized because no one else was doing what she was doing. She was a true pioneer.” – @shondaland article on Zelda 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #blm #zeldawynnvaldes
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes; American fashion designer, costumer, creator of the iconic Playboy bunny suit, and curated the fashions of countless legendary women of stage and screen including Eartha Kitt, Mae West, and Josephine Baker. “Back in those days, women designers were boiled down to seamstresses,” says Nichelle Gainer, author of “Vintage Black Glamour” and “Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters.” “When you bring black women designers into the conversation, they were almost always photographed in work mode, so they weren’t regarded as artists. Zelda’s achievements deserve to be recognized because no one else was doing what she was doing. She was a true pioneer.” – @shondaland article on Zelda 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #blm #zeldawynnvaldes
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes; American fashion designer, costumer, creator of the iconic Playboy bunny suit, and curated the fashions of countless legendary women of stage and screen including Eartha Kitt, Mae West, and Josephine Baker. “Back in those days, women designers were boiled down to seamstresses,” says Nichelle Gainer, author of “Vintage Black Glamour” and “Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters.” “When you bring black women designers into the conversation, they were almost always photographed in work mode, so they weren’t regarded as artists. Zelda’s achievements deserve to be recognized because no one else was doing what she was doing. She was a true pioneer.” – @shondaland article on Zelda 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #blm #zeldawynnvaldes
Only two days after religious anti-gay hate groups drove a caravan of over 1K cars through my hometown in protest of marriage equality, the body of 22 year old Marilyn Cazares was found in an abandoned building just 3 very small towns over. The family and all media outlets have misgendered and dead named her. I have not seen a single public aldowledgment at the local level that has reported her murder as that of a trans woman. My parents watch the local news and read the paper every day and they had no idea. These “Pro-Family” groups say they just want their faith and personal beliefs respected. If your beliefs encourage hate and feed into the murder of marginalized people, you don’t deserve any kind of respect. Fuck your faith and fuck you too. FUCK YOU. Marilyn. I hope you know your trans siblings loved you. Whether we met you or not, wherever and however you may have led this life, we loved you, and I’m so sorry we couldn’t help you.
Only two days after religious anti-gay hate groups drove a caravan of over 1K cars through my hometown in protest of marriage equality, the body of 22 year old Marilyn Cazares was found in an abandoned building just 3 very small towns over. The family and all media outlets have misgendered and dead named her. I have not seen a single public aldowledgment at the local level that has reported her murder as that of a trans woman. My parents watch the local news and read the paper every day and they had no idea. These “Pro-Family” groups say they just want their faith and personal beliefs respected. If your beliefs encourage hate and feed into the murder of marginalized people, you don’t deserve any kind of respect. Fuck your faith and fuck you too. FUCK YOU. Marilyn. I hope you know your trans siblings loved you. Whether we met you or not, wherever and however you may have led this life, we loved you, and I’m so sorry we couldn’t help you.
If you’re a ⓕ@Ḡ and you’re not supporting this movement in some way, you have no business going to or celebrating Pride ever again. Black trans women have been at the frontlines of our LGBTQIA rights from the beginning. Don’t reap the benefits of their life long battles and then turn your back when they need you the most. Black lives matter. Black trans lives matter. Today I’m inspired by the spirit of Marsha P. Johnson.
Ernestine Eckstein (1941-1992) was a black lesbian and trail blazing activist who helped steer the Lesbian and Gay Rights movement in the United Stated during the 1960’s. Ernestine was often times the only woman, and especially the only black woman, picketing on the frontlines of the LGBTQIA civil right movement in this pre-Stonewall era. In the 70’s she became involved with the black feminist movement where her progressive values were very much ahead of her time. I encourage you to look up the only existing, in depth interview with Eckstein feature in The Ladder: A Lesbian Review. #BLM #blacklivesmatter #ernestineeckstein
Ernestine Eckstein (1941-1992) was a black lesbian and trail blazing activist who helped steer the Lesbian and Gay Rights movement in the United Stated during the 1960’s. Ernestine was often times the only woman, and especially the only black woman, picketing on the frontlines of the LGBTQIA civil right movement in this pre-Stonewall era. In the 70’s she became involved with the black feminist movement where her progressive values were very much ahead of her time. I encourage you to look up the only existing, in depth interview with Eckstein feature in The Ladder: A Lesbian Review. #BLM #blacklivesmatter #ernestineeckstein
Unreleased image from @night.gowns on @quibi captured by @nathannoyes 🔪 Ropes by me 🖤 Shot at Dungeon West which will unfortunately be closing it’s doors October 15, 2020. So many great memories there 🥰
What a beautiful day to die 🔥 Song: The Last Dancer by @ionnalee 🖤 Transformed by @miyatamlynmua 🩸 Dress and Projections by me 🧵 Nails by @bemoredesignstexas . Application: @miyatamlynmua Photo: @miyatamlynmua Post editing: @vandervonodd Foam latex prosthetic by @morphstore Painted with @melproductsusa PAX and @skinillustratorofficial @ppipremiereproducts alcohol colors using @paascheairbrush Beauty makeup is @kimchichicbeauty Rainbow Sharts Palette and Diamond Sharts Liquid Eyeshadow in Blackout
