The RoyalHouse of LaBeija is a prominent drag family founded by Crystal LaBeija and Lottie LaBeija in 1968.[1] Crystal and Lottie established the House of LaBeija in response to the racially oppressive drag pageant system of 1960s America.[2] Their first event was called "Crystal & Lottie LaBeija presents the first annual House of Labeija Ball at Up the Downstairs Case on West 115th Street & 5th Avenue in Harlem, NY."[1] This is thought to be the birth of house culture within the ballroom scene—as it is known today.[3] Houses serve as alternative families, primarily for gay, gender nonconforming and transgender youth and others who feel ostracized from conventional support systems.[4]
On April 19, 2022, the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the House of LaBeija, a short film created by Fredgy Noël, would be featured at the festival.[5] The film pays homage to the Royal House of LaBeija through a series of letters from its members. The film casts Vivian LaBeija, Samil LaBeija, Krystal LaBeija, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Bougie LaBeija, Jeffrey Bryant, and Diovanna LaBeija.[6][7]
House mothers and fathers
Like other drag families, the House of LaBeija is structured like a family, with a house “mother” and “father” who oversee and direct the group.
Main feature in the Documentary 'PIER Kids: The Life'. She is the First Trans' 'SINGER' to appear on 'B.E.T.(Black Entertainment Television) and 'Apollo Live' in Harlem. WNBA Arizona Mercury - Dancer, Lead Role (Baby Simba) in 'Lion King', Writer & Cast in House Of LaBeija Short Film. She's a Certified Producer for MNN Studios (Manhattan Neighborhood Network) & co-owner of (GHMammalZ~ GHtv) & continues to Advocate for the POC Queer community through Media & Visual Arts & Productions.
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The Royal House of LaBeija is a prominent drag family founded by Crystal LaBeija and Lottie LaBeija in 1968 1 Crystal and Lottie established the House of LaBeija in response to the racially oppressive drag pageant system of 1960s America 2 Their first event was called Crystal amp Lottie LaBeija presents the first annual House of Labeija Ball at Up the Downstairs Case on West 115th Street amp 5th Avenue in Harlem NY 1 This is thought to be the birth of house culture within the ballroom scene as it is known today 3 Houses serve as alternative families primarily for gay gender nonconforming and transgender youth and others who feel ostracized from conventional support systems 4 Contents 1 House of LaBeija Film 2 House mothers and fathers 2 1 House Mothers 2 2 House Fathers 3 Notable members 4 Past events 5 ReferencesHouse of LaBeija Film EditOn April 19 2022 the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the House of LaBeija a short film created by Fredgy Noel would be featured at the festival 5 The film pays homage to the Royal House of LaBeija through a series of letters from its members The film casts Vivian LaBeija Samil LaBeija Krystal LaBeija Jasmine Rice LaBeija Bougie LaBeija Jeffrey Bryant and Diovanna LaBeija 6 7 House mothers and fathers EditLike other drag families the House of LaBeija is structured like a family with a house mother and father who oversee and direct the group House Mothers Edit Name Tenure NotesCrystal LaBeija 1972 1982 Founding House MotherPepper LaBeija 1982 2003 Performed against Avis Pendavis and Dorian Corey at Legends Statements and Stars Part 1 Mother vs Mother 8 Kia LaBeija 2017 2019 9 Victoria LaBeija 2017 2018Aja Labeija 2019 Present citation needed House Fathers Edit Name Tenure NotesTommie LaBeija 1986 2016 8 Freddie LaBeija Powell 2017 2020 10 Soho LaBeija 2021 PresentNotable members EditName Tenure NotesJunior LaBeija Emceed Paris Is Burning Ball and Avis Pendavis Presents Autumn in the Fall both in 1984 8 Andre Ovanhess LaBeija Revlon Dec 1988 1992 8 Founded the House of Mizrahi with Heidi Allure in 1992Gerald Dupree LaBeija Attended Legends Statements and Stars Part 2 Club Red Zone in 1990 8 Portia LaBeija McQueen Peppa LaBeija Portia LaBeija McQueen and John Moschino yo McQueen Ball held in 2000 8 Derek LaBeija Appeared on The Star and Buc Wild Radio Show in 2005 to promote How Do I Look film documentary 8 Krystal LaBeija entertainer producer 2012 present 8 Main feature in the Documentary PIER Kids The Life She is the First Trans SINGER to appear on B E T Black Entertainment Television and Apollo Live in Harlem WNBA Arizona Mercury Dancer Lead Role Baby Simba in Lion King Writer amp Cast in House Of LaBeija Short Film She s a Certified Producer for MNN Studios Manhattan Neighborhood Network amp co owner of GHMammalZ GHtv amp continues to Advocate for the POC Queer community through Media amp Visual Arts amp Productions Aja LaBeija Appeared on RuPaul s Drag Race Season 9 placing 9th and All Stars 3 placing 7th Joey LaBeija DJ producer artist 11 12 13 Past events EditEvent Name Date NotesPeppa LaBeija and the House of LaBeija Presents The Royal House of Sunshine Balls 8 1989Tommie LaBeija Presents The House of LaBeija Ball 8 1990Tommie LaBeija Presents The Labeija Ball Honoring Peppa LaBeija 8 1998References Edit a b Lawrence Tim 2011 Listen and You Will Hear all the Houses that Walked There Before A History of Drag Balls Houses and the Culture of Voguing London Soul Jazz Archived from the original on August 26 2018 Iovannone Jeffry J Jun 29 2018 Crystal LaBeija Legendary House Mother Medium Archived from the original on June 30 2018 Retrieved Jan 12 2019 Street Mikelle August 19 2016 The Iconic Drag Queen Behind Frank Ocean s Endless Vice Archived from the original on June 14 2018 Retrieved January 23 2019 Jones Chanel Isla March 26 2015 A GIF Guide to Voguing Short History Standard Culture Archived from the original on June 12 2018 The House of LaBeija 2022 Tribeca Festival Here are all of the LGBTQ films at the 2022 Tribeca Festival 20 April 2022 Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes Corner Office with Jon Hamm Ray Romano s Somewhere in Queens More 19 April 2022 a b c d e f g h i j k Burrus Kevin Omni April 30 2015 Harlem Ballroom Historic Timeline Archived from the original on December 27 2018 Graham Annabel January 18 2018 The Underside of Glamour An Interview of Kia LaBeija Autre Magazine Archived from the original on January 23 2019 Retrieved January 23 2019 Silva Horacio December 12 2018 Kia LaBeija Is Remodeling One of Ballroom s Legendary Houses For the Future W Magazine Archived from the original on December 12 2018 Retrieved January 23 2019 Michael Michael Love 16 May 2019 Joey LaBeija Is Poised To Become the Puerto Rican Robyn Paper Magazine Retrieved 18 September 2021 Cliff Aimee 18 August 2015 Joey LaBeija Bares His Soul On His Debut Album Shattered Dreams THE FADER Retrieved 18 September 2021 Premiere Joey LaBeija Joey s Inferno Dummy 2016 Retrieved 18 September 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title House of LaBeija amp oldid 1149213245, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
