SPLF2025

From its inception in 1995, ONYX has established itself as the premier national organization formed and operated by men of color who identify with and are active in the leather community. This workshop will explore the ways that ONYX has mixed it up and helped create further diversity within the leather and BDSM community by providing safe spaces for erotic and sexual exploration, education a nd empowerment for gay and misexual men of color; helped men of color connect to and make an impact on the larger leather community; instituted the ONYX Pearls (women of color in leather); and promote discussions on the visibility, challenges and other issues that people of color in the leather community face.