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Ballroom Season(s)



Positively Aware runs a provocative new article on the house-ball scene based on interviews with on Frank Mizrahi and members of the Chicago chapter of the House of Omni. The article, written by Keith Green, gives a brief history of the house-ball scene as well sharp commentary on the scene's relevance to commentary activist efforts around HIV/AIDs in black communities. Check out the article here.
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The Hetrick Martin Institute, home of New York City's Harvey Milk High School, (a gay high school in Greenwich Village with a black and latino student population of 70%) will be hosting its second annual "Star Awards Ball" this Friday, August 11th at NYU. New York City producer, personality, and Ballroom superstar Jack Mizrahi will commentate the event, which is free and open to the public. Ball starts at 7pm. A sizable audience is expected. More information can be obtained by contacting the event's coordinator, Tyhierry Mizrahi of the House of Mizrahi at dynamicnyc23@aol.com
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The Gay Men's Health Crisis' House of Latex Project will be holding its feverishly anticipated Atlantic Ball on August 26, 2006. As always, the event is free and open to the public. Over 4,000 ballroom personalities and spectators are expected to pack the Roseland Ballroom. The event is undoubtably the year's most highly awaited event. Planning on walking? Find out the categories here.
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The House of Mizrahi, voted by the house-ball community as the "house of the year" in 3 cities (Atlanta, New York, and Miami) has joined myspace. Find out more about these fabulous boys and girls below.

"Who's Who in the House of Mizrahi"

The Hottest Sex Sirens in the Land (click on the boys to find out there names)


The Rulers of Ballroom Runway


BQ Realness of All Kinds


Performance Divas from State to State


"Face It": Mizrahi Reigns Supreme

Posted by the young people's professor on 8/10/2006 at 10:07:00 AM |

I have got to attend on of these, next time I visit the States. We don't get to see such creativity and imagination here in Canada. Not that gay people AREN'T as creative but simply because the black gay community isn't that strong. Sad.

Posted by Blogger Shabaka | 8/10/2006  

Enjoyed the article and I agree with the comment above. The next time they have one of these in Atlanta or DC, I may have to try and see it for myself.

Posted by Blogger C. Baptiste-Williams | 8/11/2006  

Hello Mr.Roberts! I am truly a huge fan! I am an African-American Lesbian female who appreciates absolutely everything that God places in front of me. I am curious to know the name of the lovely Womens Face Diva from the the house of Kahn, that you unfortunately forget the name of. I am a true New Yorker, who is unfortunately living in Florida, and have to rely on the internet,(Frank Leon Roberts), to supply me with some excitement. THANK YOU!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 8/15/2006  

Leyomi turns it!!! You tube rocks

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 8/16/2006  

Thanks for the encouragement Frank. See you at the Latex Ball.

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 8/17/2006  

these are some hot boys. Yummy! lol

Posted by Blogger Stone | 8/20/2006  

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