The House of Latex, is a legendary "house" that represents at balls and within the community. House of Latex was founded in 1989 at the Eddie Africa Ball when members of the ballroom community and empolyees of Gay Men's Health Crisis decided to make a change and work together. House of Latex supports the efforts of youth and young adults to stay healthy and prevent the spread of HIV.
While covering the event, I was pleased to hear several announcements of HIV prevention, video PSA's during the intermission, and HIV/STD testing on the upper floors of Roseland Ballroom.
I applaud the efforts of HOUSE OF LATEX for their work in the ballroom community. How else would we reach these youth?
I had a GREAT time covering the ball despite having less-than-ideal vantage points! This ball series serves as my continued committment to documenting all facets of the Black Gay community. Our history is important and needs to be documented.
Check out some highlights from the House of Latex Ball below!
To find out more about Balls or the House of Latex visit www.houseoflatex.com
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