Black Trans Femmes Create Culture

In their own words, the Artistic Haus of Telfar explains why it’s vital to recognize the impact Black trans femmes have on culture today.

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Meet Iris Telfar

On building sanctuary and the certainty of self-expression.

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A Bite-Sized History of Ballroom

From masquerades to the kiki scene, here's a short rundown on how  ballroom began and how it's evolved.

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Haus of Telfar posing in front of white backgroundHaus of Telfar posing in front of white background
Close-up portrait of Haus of Telfar member Iris on green backgroundClose-up portrait of Haus of Telfar member Iris on green background
Group portrait from Harlem Drag Ball in 1988 in New York Group portrait from Harlem Drag Ball in 1988 in New York

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Haus of Telfar posing in front of white background

Black Trans Femmes Create Culture

By Milk Makeup | June 29, 2023

Meet Iris Telfar

Meet Iris Telfar

By Mikelle Street | June 26, 2023

Group portrait from Harlem Drag Ball in 1988 in New York

A Bite-Sized History of Ballroom

By Mikelle Street | June 22, 2023

Close-up portrait of Haus of Telfar member Symone on red background

Meet Symone Telfar

By Mikelle Street | June 22, 2023

Close-up portrait of Haus of Telfar member Arie

Meet Arie “Rose” Telfar

By Mikelle Street | June 22, 2023

Close-up portrait of Haus of Telfar member Niala on orange background

Meet Niala Telfar

By Mikelle Street | June 15, 2023

Haus of Telfar members Niala, Symone, Arie, and Iris posed together against a white background.

Meet the Artistic Haus of Telfar

By Mikelle Street | June 15, 2023

The Center flag in front of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York

Inside The Center, Where the LGBTQIA+ Community Is Uplifted

By Robert Quick | Updated on May 31, 2024

Pronouns listed they/them, she/her, ze/zim, he/him, xe/xem, ey/em ...

Respecting People’s Pronouns Is an Act of Friendship and Solidarity

By Alisha Acquaye | June 27, 2022

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