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From that foundation further marginalized voices began to make their voices heard and presence known. The HUGE BLACK BOY • GAY SHORT FILM Kuya Will Cares K subscribers Subscribe. As such, it is important to take a look at a few of the organizations and events that have provided Black Bears and plus size men of color specifically with representation in the bear subculture and leather worlds.

So, the realization of the need for a Pride weekend specifically focusing on the big boys was born.

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We all know that the Stonewall Riots of is recognized as the birth of the gay pride movement. Although the gay were showing up, there was no specific gathering to celebrate it all! Brave bears of color created their own lane within the larger bear and leather communities to make room for our rich individual presence.

One of the pillars of the movement, Tha Big Boywas created in by Clint Lanvin, in the time before social media was a thing. Created init was launched during Spring Fling in Florida. As the need for visibility and safe spaces came about in our community these gatherings were created to celebrate the beautiful black big brown bears out there.

February is upon us, and we are celebrating that frisky and flirty love holiday, but most importantly it is Black History Month. It is the most widely attended event during the year for bears and big boys. No one is aware that they are creating history until it happens.

Michael Gipson in Detroit, MI. Damon Percy tracks the history of Big Boy Celebrations, a group of events set up for bears and plus sized men of color. BHM is the time we recognize monumental moments in our culture. That is why it is important that these stories be told.

Over the last decade, BBP has grown from one large party to a four-day event. While promoting empowerment by way of brotherhood and bonding, the weekend also includes pool parties, group discussions and seminars. They are based in Atlanta, GA and have monthly events and an annual weekend celebration every Labor Day.

Their example and presence have been instrumental in leading the pack for the last two decades. History must be shared to learn about how we got to where we are and where we should go. Album created by jjkrkwood Updated Monday at AM images 1 album comment 18 image commentsviews.

Particularly amongst black gays, we were still fighting for basic rights as citizens. It is not just about having a good time, it is about creating impact, cultural influence, and a template for the future. Primarily fueled by the neglect we experienced during the height of the AIDS Crisis, a movement was born, and our individualism started peeking through, one bit of representation at a time.

Now, it is an annual event celebrating same-gender-loving larger men and those who support them. For the LGBT community, our stories are not important enough to share with the rest of the world and if we do not continue to share them, it will be as if these things never existed.

For the last two decades, plus size men of color have been breaking stereotypes and traditions one organization at a time.