The Butch Caucus

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March 08, 12:29 PM
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“Puh-leeeze don’t like me!”: "
Inspiration from the world of Miss Grace Jones….

“I do what I want and I’m satisfied with it, whether or not it pleases everybody….  Actually, there are certain people I definitely don’t want to please.  There are some people I’m like ‘Oh no, puh-leeeze don’t like me!’”

“If you’re out there you’re vulnerable. People prefer to disappear in life, to repress their personality. That’s not living. It’s dying. I see them all over the place, the walking dead.”

“I wasn’t born this way.  One creates oneself.”










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March 06, 05:26 PM

I follow butch stuff.  I actively seek out things that are not only queer but queer or gay in the way that it relates to masculinity in women.

That's my official stance on why the f*ck I stay on Craigslist.

The Art of Keeping a Good Stud is the perfect example of what I would consider a payoff for such tenacious browsing.

This is the word for word quote from the entire listing. I'm not even gonna correct the spelling.  I'm not sayings she's 1000% correct or this is the way, but she's on to something.

READ!



"I write this post in hopes of helping opther feminine women understand how to keep a good woman, specifically a sexy strong stud. About me, I am very strong willed and minded I have dated women exclusively for 9 years and I realized a good stud is hard to find. I dated fanatics, possible drug rehabilitators, people who thought they ha dit going on. LOL..I even dated someone who I had fun with but at the end of the day I needed more more my 12 year old son and future. Although the relationship I will describe, I am no longer in, I can look back and remember the good times. I met "Shane" (name not real) at a time where I had met plenty of women but none quit perked my attention. My first mistake was I had dated so long I doubted i could never find that "one" so I didn't properly excercise how to act when one I feell for" came. I didn't lay out my my plan or what I would be willing to do but I talked about it. I got scared to love, I should have taken care of me more for her( I began to get comfortable), I didn't allow me to blossom with this woman who I loved so much. We look back and laugh, but my heart still skips a beat when I smell her cologne in the streets, it doesn't quite smell like it does when she wears it. I don't thinks she ever knew the true me that I love to cook, clean, be attentive, it was almost as if I choose to run her away. Studs will be hard and act hard but at the end of the day, they want to be pampered, loved, respected and I think many of us go wrong in not claiming them as if they were a man. I know many of you women are like "WHAT" look I know being with a woman is fundamnetally different but at times I would talk back in ways I would never to a man when I dated one, my family was accepting but my fathers approval or lack there or wasn't as flexible as when I had dated a man. I write this because stubborness doesn't bring love. -Terriisa 

 See actual POST.

#everythugneedsalady
March 02, 04:11 PM

ZANELE



Zanele Muholi was born in Umlazi, Durban [like Capetown a township in South Africa], in 1972. She completed an Advanced Photography course at the Market Photo Workshop in Newtown and held her first solo exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery in 2004.



She has worked as a community relations officer for the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), a black lesbian organisation based in Gauteng, and as a photographer and reporter for Behind the Mask, an online magazine on lesbian and gay issues in Africa. Her work represents the black female body in a frank yet intimate way that challenges the history of the portrayal of black women's bodies in documentary photography.


In 2008 she had a solo show at Le Case d'Arte, Milan, and in 2009 she exhibited alongside Lucy Azubuike at the CCA Lagos, Nigeria. She was the recipient of the 2005 Tollman Award for the Visual Arts, the first BHP Billiton/Wits University Visual Arts Fellowship in 2006, and was the 2009 Ida Ely Rubin Artist-in-Residence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

 
 


Recent News - The opening of an exhibition at Constitution Hill turned sour when Arts and Culture Minister Lulu Xingwana stormed out of the exhibition, calling the work "immoral"


 


See Also: Faces and Phases is an ongoing series of black and white portraits that focuses on the commemoration and celebration of black lesbians' lives, and challenges the public's perceptions of female and male identity. Click Here.


February 28, 08:32 PM
Profile: Sam: "


You can call me… Sam


I identify as… a lesbian-identified bisexual. a (wo)man. a “girl” who has “boy” days… often. QUEER-ish.


As far as third-person pronouns go, … i couldn’t care less. i usually get hit with the “she,” but on the rare occasions when i catch a wayward “he”… it doesn’t really surprise me. i mean…why not?


I’m attracted to… butchy girls. future wnba stars. pantheism. men over 6 feet tall. Liars and Frauds, or anyone who can tell a story and get away with it. other foster faces.


When people talk about me, I want them to… look me in the eye. mean what they say. realize that just because i’m masculine doesn’t mean i’m a dyke. just because i’m gay doesn’t mean i’m a lesbian…


I want people to understand… and just because im not a boy, that doesn’t necessarily mean i’m a girl either. that i wouldn’t give up my black (wo)manhood for the world. and that their son or daughter could get it. bisexuality is not a disease.


About Sam

I will be 19 years next week. My wife just left me, but i wear her ring everyday. I work as an advisor to incoming freshman and transfer students at my university, and although they don’t understand me, they love me just the same. & so should everyone. Foster care fosters creativity, and sometimes, even love. Biracial is beautiful.


» Define yourself. «

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January 28, 02:58 AM

FoxxJazzell is killing me.
Arite, you gone think I'm fucked up but, you can't just sell it to the "community" because you're gay.
Your music, your poetry, your book, your clothing line. Your anything has to be quality.

It quite simply has to be good.

Any questions?
http://formspring.me/TheButchCaucus




Foxxjazell stands 5’10 and is a striking mocha beauty that just so happens to be transgender. However, don’t brush off this young talented rapper because of her gender.Noted is one of the first transgender artists to recieve mainstream success, Foxxjazell performed for thousands of people at the world famous Arena nightclub in Hollywood. She also opened for 90’s divas Robin S., Rupaul and CeCe Peniston. Point Blank, this kid has garned the attention of TMZ and XXL magazine just to name a few. 


Foxxjazell Keva Jackson was born in Birmingham, AL from a family of hardworking hustlers. Both her mother and father worked all types of odds jobs to keep food in her mouth. At the age 6, she became influenced by the likes of Salt n Pepa, Michael Jackson and Madonna. “I would lock myself in my room and pretend I was performing in front of millions of screaming fans. “Her parents didn’t share the same vision that she did instead they encouraged her to pursue a career more “logical” like teaching or nursing. By the age 17, Foxxjazell graduated from high school with honors and was looking to conquer life as an entertainer. Her influences had advanced to 2pac, DaBrat, TLC and Biggie Smalls. 


She took a one-way ticket to Hollywood with less than $20 in her purse. While in Hollywood, she started off modeling with a few print ads and also booked a few music videos doing background work. She quickly became discouraged when she realized these gigs didn’t lead her anywhere. A change had to be made. The change came in the form of 14 year-old Maurice Tito Lopez, a runaway kid with big dream of making it big. The two young artists quickly teamed up and began making and performing music together. They eventually formed a group named One20five with two other local rappers. One20five performed at various venues through out Los Angeles but eventually disbanded in late 2004. Since then, Foxxjazell has performed in the historic Homorevolution tour 07 that hit cities such as San Diego,Houston,Dallas, New Mexico and Phoenix. In 2008, she released her debut album "Introducing....Foxxjazell" which featured the hit singles "Feel the vibe" & "Priority".Her music videos have been in rotation MTV,Logo,HereTV,Fuse and Qtube just to name a few. 


"Feel the Vibe" also recieved heavy rotation on the radio. She also appeared on the Tyra Banks show to talk about queer hip-hop and the politics of the music industry that she has had to endure. At the start of 2008 she toured with Homorevolution 08 and The Pretty Thugz tour and which she headlined. She was also recently featured in XXL magazine,IN magazine and CLIK magazine. Her current single "Spilt Enz" is already recieving radio play while she is busy at work on her 2nd album "Boy,girl,whateva".  Lookout 4 this girl because she's about to serve it up in a major way. 

(via http://www.myspace.com/foxxjazellmusic)






pow.


ps.

sike rupaul...i still love you. now prance!
March 10, 10:22 PM



October 01, 12:40 AM

Pow.
Whatevers.
They are still fly. Way after the fact.
I just found these on my desktop and I had to make sure these survived the very forgetful minds of pop culture.

Art Lives.



Signed,

The Real American Hero.

July 18, 03:42 PM


As I develop the tenants and bylaws of The Butch Caucus I often look to the founding principles of great cultures and morality precedents set by great leaders. In my research I found this.

The Native American Code of Ethics


1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak.

2. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance.

3. Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your path for you. It is your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

4. Treat the guests in your home with much consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honor.

5. Do not take what is not yours whether from a person, a community,the wilderness or from a culture. It was not earned nor given. It is not yours.

6. Respect all things that are placed upon this earth - whether it be people or plant.

7. Honor other people's thoughts, wishes and words. Never interrupt another or mock or rudely mimic them. Allow each person the right to personal expression.

8. Never speak of others in a bad way. The negative energy that you put out into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.

9. All persons make mistakes. And all mistakes can be forgiven.

10. Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind, body and spirit. Practice optimism.

11. Nature is not FOR us, it is a PART of us. They are part of your worldly family.

12. Children are the seeds of our future. Plant love in their hearts and water them with wisdom and life's lessons. When they are grown, give them space to grow.

13. Avoid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of your pain will return to you.

14. Be truthful at all times. Honesty is the test of one's will within this universe.

15. Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental self, Spiritual self, Emotional self, and Physical self - all need to be strong, pure and healthy. Work out the body to strengthen the mind. Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional ails.

16. Make conscious decisions as to who you will be and how you will react. Be responsible for your own actions.

17. Respect the privacy and personal space of others. Do not touch the personal property of others - especially sacred and religious objects. This is forbidden.

18. Be true to yourself first. You cannot nurture and help others if you cannot nurture and help yourself first.

19. Respect others religious beliefs. Do not force your belief on others.

20. Share your good fortune with others. Participate in charity.


While it is not the end all be all of my search when the other shoe drops the founding principles will represent all members as well as they possibly can. Read over what the original Americans thought of themselves and their environment and see if it can't apply to you now, before the butches caucus.


To see other guides I've researched check the tenants of Tupac's Thug Life Gang Treaty [see the Honor post].

wun,

tbc.

July 10, 01:18 AM

Blowin Smarties?! What on God's green earth.


May 20, 06:12 AM

This is a developing blog. I will cover several areas and provide you with resources for getting you the masculine into some non casual gear.


March 18, 10:55 PM


They've been around forever now.
I'ma dig for new music.
Developing....
found it - Click the pic....Booty Clap is bananas.


Now Playing in England.

tbc.
March 18, 08:14 PM

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"*Studs--What the hell is a "Stud"? I mean, if that's slang for a wannabe hoodrat who doesn't shower, writes in Ghetto CamelCase (i.e, SinG1e PR3Ty LaDi3 4 S4ud), and acts and dresses like a fool, then maybe I do know...well, writing like you have a 3rd grade education doesn't make you unique, it just makes you a loser. "

I have no idea what she's read or who she's dated.
Proposal: Some young mackavelli should 1up the lame who's got her twisted.


with love....
TBC.
March 17, 06:45 AM
aka the f*ck kinda sh*t is this.

Read this Caucus. Men in South Africa (websites would end in .za) believe they can "cure" lesbians with corrective rape. I heard this before, at the corner store.





If there is any advocacy group viewing this. I and 20 of my most thuggish masculine lesbian friends would be willing to travel (if sponsored) to South Africa to begin corrective ass whoopings for those ignorant enough to even think this ideology plausible.


December 06, 03:05 AM

We've another celebrity in the ranks. If you see her be sure to ask for preferential treatment, on the basis of your masculinity and/or gender dysphoria.

Read Up. She's a good egg.


November 04, 11:38 PM


October 26, 02:15 PM


I had my own STD scare in college. I had some risky sex and found out through rumors and other networks that I girl I had been with had HPV. I marched my ass to the clinic and put my entire sexual history on the books. I remember having to confess all my dirty dyke secrets to a homophobic west indian physicians assistant. I told her that my face was were disease may have been, WHAT DO I NEED TO DO !

There was no shame in my game. I got every test known to man that day and came up roses (to this day!). What the triflin hoe didn't know is that my first girlfriend in life had HPV but since my EX was a grown ass woman we practiced safe sex. I knew then, just as I know now that you can still have a sex life with an STD. Thank god for honest women.


But this. Wow. I personally consider this a good thing. For all the wimps, punks, and ignoramuses who can't tell you that they have an STD before you have sex there's a new anonymous way to let folks know that you got the bug and they might too.

At least you know right?


STD Notification Service


Play safe Caucus.


Here's my favorite. Wish it had a girl on it. (but that's how I feel about most things.)

October 13, 03:07 AM
California Proposition 8 (2008)

Proposition 8 is an initiative measure on the 2008 California General Election ballot titled Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. If passed, the proposition would change the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. A new section would be added stating "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."

The measure was submitted for the ballot by petitioners with the title "California Marriage Protection Act." The title and summary were revised by Attorney General Jerry Brown to more "accurately reflect the measure." The Superior Court of California ruled in favor of these revisions, stating, "The title and summary is not false or misleading because it states that Proposition 8 would 'eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry' in California. The California Supreme Court unequivocally held that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry under the California Constitution.


This basically says - hey you, LGBTQ - you do not have the same right to partner and build a life with another person. You are disallowed, because of who you are. Sorry it's the law.

If registered to Vote in California - VOTE NO on PROP 8.









Press Play.



Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Why can't we live together?
Tell me why, tell me why.
Why can't we live together?

Everybody wants to live together.
Why can't we be together?

No more war, no more war, no more war...
Just a little peace.
No more war, no more war.
All we want is some peace in this world.

Everybody wants to live together.
Why can't we be together?

No matter, no matter what colour.
You are still my brother.
I said no matter, no matter what colour.
You are still my brother.

Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together?

Everybody wants to live.
Everybody's got to be together.

Everybody wants to live.
Everybody's going to be together.

Everybody's got to be together.
Everybody wants to be together.

I said no matter, no matter what colour.
You're still my brother.
I said no matter, no matter what colour.
You're still my brother.

Everybody wants to live together.
Why can't we be together?


Gotta live together...
Together.
November 12, 09:40 PM
Caucus.



Listen to what he's angry at.

Listen to what he's defending.







If you love something you're going to want to protect it.

Props to the Family Stud.
February 28, 03:10 PM
I absolutely love this video.
Go to their page and support their page Caucus.
Hot girls! Who like Butchies.
um. no brainer. scoot!

Go Team Gina !






November 12, 09:40 PM

Felicia "Snoop" Pearson's fictional character on the wire has been laid to rest.

Boom. Bye Bye.





What's next Fe ?

Read a book Caucus.




November 12, 09:40 PM







Pictures say a thousand words, but I can't seem to think of anything. I mean she went from beast to beast. A pretty stud is a pretty girl is a pretty girl a pretty stud? MediaTakeout the home of many a rumor and random celeb gossip has deemed this tabloid news worthy.
Man I can't call it.






November 12, 09:40 PM



My butch mentor has passed.

I can't get angry or sad enough.

My butch mentor has passed.


I
can tell you how we met. I used to work P/T with LGBT Elders in Brooklyn. I was a Volunteer Coordinator. Regina was the Founder/Executive Director of Griot Circle. http://www.griotcircle.org/. [A queer black elder organization ]

I got a flyer in the mail one day and
it said

"Butch Party:A party for...studs, aggressives, jaspers @ Griot Circle"


I souped it up like it was for networking on behalf of my position.

but. I was so excited. I was going.
You know that feeling when you even start picking your outfit out.

You're thinking if you already own something to wear or do you need to go shopping.


Yea excited like that.


I was more curious than anything. I had already amazed myself and the Philadelphia Police by surviving past 21. I was curious to see what was behind door # 55. What did older out butch women look like, who were their women, is there really a happy ending. Can we have relationships, marriages, friends. Do we live ?


Yes we do and large. There was mad food. All I remember was fried chicken and macaroni and cheese. I think some catfish got mixed in there too. I hung out for a little bit, scoping the scene. I usually get way nervous and paranoid at explicitly gay events that aren't in clubs. This was different, I felt comfortable, like i couldn't have been in more safe and unassuming place. And as if on cue right there in the middle of it. Regina per her funding regulations demonstrated how to put a condom on and how to use a female condom.



Party and Bullshit.


but all fun and jokes. with older dyke folks.


I kept that flyer and went to check in with her off and on.
We were only friends for a couple of years. She was in chemo and doing her thing. I kept her in high regard and counted her among people I wanted to be like when I grew up. It doesn't take a decade to realize that you are talking to someone important. Important enough to you for you, in your heart of hearts, to model their best behaviors.

Seeing her live so real makes me frustrated with the invisible closeted black gay celebs.
I mean, start a foundation or something.
Don't do nothing.
right? right.


Thank you for your life and Rest in Peace Regina Shavers.






Want to know a little more about her life ?




An abridged biography on Regina Shavers.
November 12, 09:40 PM



hmm. i watched the whole thing. and it basically gives you the low down on prep. boi. it's an honest effort to validate and pull up the suburban butch populus. aka the white boys.
I mean, she damn sure ain't talking bout me.
i got some nice ass hats.




December 28, 06:48 AM







Okay, this is dumb funny but I mean to make a statement about aggression and illusion. Babies can't know what their faces mean.

Watch your presentation and each others backs, in no specific order.

2008 HARD.







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October 22, 09:17 PM
Shared by Ruben Anwar Abdul-Azim
Awesome.

If you happened to peep our last post about the collaboration between Sperry Top-Sider x Pensfield and you weren’t to happy, chances are, this post will fix all that. In addition to the Men’s collection, Sperry and Pensfield have included a two pair set of Seamate just for women. The model employ the same rustic feel of the men’s set, though they carry a slightly thinner cut for the women. The Sperry Top-Sider x Pensfield WMNS collection is available now at finer boutiques worldwide.

 

October 21, 12:24 PM
Shared by Ruben Anwar Abdul-Azim
Just beautiful.

It seems like all we’ve seen from Supra as of late are themed pack releases, but today we’re taking a look at a single pair of shoes, the Supra Skytop III. Dubbed the “Black Stealth” version, the shoes take on a monochromatic look that is constructed from canvas, with the only contrasts being the use of a speckled midsole. You can scoop up a pair now at Supra retailers.

Via SN

September 09, 03:33 AM
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August 21, 12:02 PM

This season, Reigning Champ has teamed up with designer Mark McNairy on a small capsule collection. The boxing-inspired line up consists of a zip vest, sweatpants, and a printed T-shirt manufactured using Reigning Champ’s signature 25 oz heavyweight french terry fleece. Silver zippers give the sweats and vest some nice functional detailing as well. Available now in-store and online through HAVEN.

Read more at Hypebeast.com

May 28, 10:00 AM

Celebrity stylist and TV fashion and design guru Robert Verdi asked Vans to create a series of Slip Ons based on artwork from some of his favourite Hermes scarves. The rich, opulent illustrations and vivid colours turn these bare-boned vulcs into decadent displays of art. Of course these aren't an official Hermes colab, merely a eccentric flight of individual fancy. Check out more of Verdi's bespoke creation over at Vans' Flickr. Via Sneaker Freaker Spain.

 

 
May 29, 10:49 AM

As we all know, the Nike Air Force 1 is a perfect summer shoe. Today, a new colorway has been spotted that sports a completely monochromatic beige suede upper. Leather beige accents can also be seen on the Swoosh and tongue tab for a fantastic everyday look. Finally, a dark brown outsole and nylon tongue are used to give this pair a one-of-a-kind, vintage look. Check out more photos below.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Beige

Nike Air Force 1 Low Beige

Nike Air Force 1 Low Beige

Nike Air Force 1 Low Beige

Nike Air Force 1 Low Beige

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May 29, 11:00 AM

TopCar worked their magic on the Porsche Panamera, replacing nearly the entire body with carbon fiber and Kevlar fabric. Performance tweaks mean the car has more than 600hp at its disposal.

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May 27, 03:00 PM

These beautiful cased screwdrivers from Torpedo fill two bills: looks and function. “Aluminum and stainless steel screwdriver set. 8 micro phillips and flathead screwdriver heads are stored inside shaft. Super grip. Assorted colors.” Kikkerland has them but those with with a Sears in town should be able to find comparable options.

This article originally appeared on Selectism.com.

Torpedo 8 Piece Screwdriver Set


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May 19, 10:43 PM

Last month, we showed you preliminary images of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star collaboration. Today, more images have surfaced revealing the creative packaging that the two brands have created. The box retains the overall black color and brown lettering that most are familiar with. However, additional images, relating to Super Mario and his 2D journeys, are printed throughout; they include red turtles, gold coins and the question mark box. Check out more images of this packaging below.

Super Mario Bros x Converse Chuck Taylor Packaging

Super Mario Bros x Converse Chuck Taylor Packaging

Super Mario Bros x Converse Chuck Taylor Packaging

Super Mario Bros x Converse Chuck Taylor Packaging

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May 20, 11:28 AM

PUMA recently unveiled its brilliantly laid out Tokyo store. Aptly named the PUMA House, this Nendo-designed space features “staircases” throughout, including on the walls and ceilings. The staircases not only serve an aesthetic value, they also serve as product shelves for sneakers.

Source: Dezeen

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo

PUMA House Tokyo


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May 20, 07:28 PM

Following the Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low “Solar Red” we showed you earlier, we now have new images of the upcoming Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low “Wolf Grey”. Is this pair better than the “Solar Red” and “Sprite” Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low colorways? It is definitely the most subtle of the three. Metallic Silver and Wolf Grey cover the multiple Flywire/Fuse laced panels, while the midsole and clear full length Air sole unit complete this shoe’s makeup. View detailed photos below.

Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low "Wolf Grey"

Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low "Wolf Grey"

Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low "Wolf Grey"

Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low "Wolf Grey"

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May 17, 01:00 PM

We’re loving the Gucci Hi Top Lace-Up Sneaker which combines the brand’s high-end luxurious look with a stylistic urban twist. These ballin’ kicks are outfitted in a black leather trim with interlocking G’s beautifully patterned for eye-candy. Available in beige or black, you can get them here at Gucci’s online shop.

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May 20, 06:02 PM

Last fall we began offering complimentary style consultations and we learned that a lot of guys just wanted a little help in putting outfits together. A couple of weeks ago we began a series in which we pair several of our items together for a particular look. This one is our spring gala look. It's the time of year when charities throw their yearly benefit and with any luck they're outside on a beautiful spring evening. Time for lighter and brighter colors, although we're still holding off a bit more for the seersucker and linen.

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May 16, 11:00 PM

Warner Brothers is bringing DC comics GREEN LANTERN to live action with the Summer blockbuster. NEW ERA is gearing up for the films June release with a collection of hardware. Here are the two 59Fifty fitted caps that are part of the group. These will be available on New Era flagship stores, www.neweracap.com and Dr. Jays.

May 17, 03:00 AM

Japanese brand OVERRIDE linked withLOVE YONE to collaborate a fitted baseball cap release. While some of you may know Yasumasa Yonehara for his photography, he also has a very large fitted collection. The caps feature various colorways and various uses of Yone’s photography to push the designs. Check out all the pieces they dropped after the jump then hit up Override’s online store to cop any one of these pieces.

May 19, 06:00 AM

CROOKS & CASTLES HAWAII releases their much anticipated Pacman New Era 59Fifty fitted baseball caps. These caps honor both the Philippines as well as champion boxer MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO. 2 caps are currently available using alternative combinations of Red and Blue with the sun and stars embroidered with the Chain C logo. This cap is available at Crooks & Castles Sunset and Hawaii flagship stores with phone orders being accepted.

Crooks & Castles HI
641 Keeaumoku St. Suite 1, Honolulu, HI 96814
808.955.7007


May 20, 01:00 AM

MITCHELL & NESS here with a new series called the “2T XL-Logo Fadeout.” The caps feature NBA and NFL teams with a Heather Grey distressed cotton crown, Black upperbrim, specific teams colors as the underbrim accent and a HUGE tonal graphic embroidered onto the front. Check out a few other teams after the jump and check out the full lineup over at http://shop.amazingstore.jp.

May 21, 02:00 AM

Spice up your Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap collection with this Tiger Camo based NEW ERA fitted. It sports the traditional LA logo on the front and Dodgers emblem on the back. Other details include a Green Tiger Camo base and contrasting accents. Head on over to http://zozo.jp/shop/override to get your size.

May 14, 12:24 AM


May 16, 08:54 PM


The “Untitled Black Lesbian Elder Project” is underway (via AfterEllen.com)

In a youth obsessed culture, and a queer scene where you often have to dig to find good representations of people of color, here’s a breath of fresh air: The Untitled Black Lesbian Elder Project. This new film collaboration is exactly what it sounds like — a feature length documentary on the lives of several black lesbian women in their 60s, 70s and 80s, talking about their experiences in politically important times.

This gem of lesbian history and documentary filmmaking is the brainchild of filmmaker Tiona McCloddenand publisher Lisa C. Moore. If a publisher sounds like an odd accomplice for a filmmaker, have no fear: Moore is head of the fierce Red Bone Press, which publishes books by black gay and lesbian authors.

Red Bone’s mission is to cultivate understanding between black queer culture and black mainstream culture, and their roster has won of slew of awards. Moore herself edited the Lambda award winning anthology does your mama know? An Anthology of Black Lesbian Coming Out Stories, an important collection that documents the black lesbian experience. (Moore actually founded Red Bone Press after publishers told her there was “no market” for the anthology. The book is now in its fourth printing.) She’s also the Board president of Fire and Ink, a much needed organization that advocates for LGBT writers of African descent.

While written anthologies of personal stories are one way to capture queer history, there’s something incredibly powerful about capturing oral histories on film. Filmmaker and multimedia artist Tiona McClodden is the force behind the 2009 documentary black./womyn.: conversations with lesbians of African descent, which won the Best Documentary feature at the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, and a Best Of award at the New Fest, New York’s LGBT Film Festival.

The film gracefully sewed together dozens of interviews with lesbians of African descent, each interview happening more or less as a conversation with McClodden herself. The film included conversations with artists and writers such as Staceyann ChinFiona Zedde and others. Writing about the film, McClodden has said of the project, “I hope this film will provide a way for Black lesbians like me to see each other and be affirmed in our existence as a powerful and strong social force with important opinions. We, as black lesbians, have something to say, and if given the opportunity can and will say it loudly.”

The Untitled Black Lesbian Elder Project is an unprecedented opportunity for these voices to be heard. In describing the project, it’s noted that the stories gathered will reveal underground black lesbian movements which will solidify the place of black lesbians in American black history.

To support the film, McClodden and Moore have rigorous fundraising plans, including a talk to launch the project this month at the LGBT Center in New York. Fans of this project can keep tabs as things progress through the project’s Tumblr. And hopefully soon we’ll be seeing the tales of these women on the big screen. It’s about time.

(via gray37)

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