Ball culture, which emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, was a vital part of LGBTQ culture, particularly for African American and Latino LGBTQ individuals. Balls were competitions where individuals would "vogue" (strike poses) and compete in various categories, such as best dancer or best model. This culture was popularized in the 1990 film "Paris is Burning" and has been celebrated in various forms of art and media.