Originating in the 1970s and 80s in New York City, ballroom culture was created by Black and Latinx trans people and gay men. It introduced concepts like "vogueing" and "realness" to the mainstream, providing a safe space for those rejected by their biological families.
While there is more media representation than ever (e.g., Laverne Cox, Elliot Page), trans people—particularly black trans women—face disproportionately high rates of violence and discrimination.
Originating in the 1970s and 80s in New York City, ballroom culture was created by Black and Latinx trans people and gay men. It introduced concepts like "vogueing" and "realness" to the mainstream, providing a safe space for those rejected by their biological families.
While there is more media representation than ever (e.g., Laverne Cox, Elliot Page), trans people—particularly black trans women—face disproportionately high rates of violence and discrimination. cumming blackshemales