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today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to The Icon Tyra Margiela ( ). Since the early 90s, she has been a force in femme queen face and femme queen runway, and has solidified her legacy in and outside of ballroom.
Black Trans Femmes make NYC Special. From music, to art, & movement work, we are creating the world we want to see. Join us March 31st 2023 as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility #TDOV and take over the city + a special performance at Times Square! More details to come 💜✨
The Door is Officially Open for The Gworls to Pump Thruuuu!!! 💜✨ Congratulations for making HERSTORYYY!! 🏆
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Icon Octavia St.Laurent hails from the 80s era of ballroom. she was best known for her appearance in the “Paris Is Burning Documentary” which featured many individuals from ballroom…
Rest in Peace to recording artist and viral sensation Samantha James/Cookie Tookie. Thank you for blessing us with your love & laughter 💜✨🕊️
We won!!!
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I just been informed Beyoncé featured our @BTFAcollective on her site. 2020 is a fucking movie.
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Under the guidance of Modayvia Labeija, Sinia Ebony ( #SiniaBraxton ) started walking femme queen performance in the early 90s. with a signature catwalk, style and presence, Sinia has became a hallmark in ballroom for femme queen performance.
Here’s a special message from our founder Jordyn Jay! 💜✨
It’s a new year and we want YOU to be apart of it! Let’s work! #BTFASpotlight
Our beautiful HOSTS with the MOST & on The Pink Carpet. They did what needed to be DONE!!! 💜✨😍 #TheList
If y’all wanna support other Black trans femme artists, let’s talk 😉
Share, Donate & Protect Black Trans Femmes 💜✨
Meet our founder, . Jordyn talks about growing up in the arts and what led her to create BTFA.
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11 Black Trans Femmes stepped up to the 🎤✨.
We heard their voices in our 💜s from ☀️ to 🌙.
Shuttin down hate with a few fierce ass tweets.
They gave us 🏡, 💰 & 🍲 so we could stand firm on our feet.
& most of them did this while in 4inch 👠👠 & not missin a single BEAT.
Would any BLACK TRANS FEMMES like to ATTEND? (NYC) 👀💜✨
We have 12 days till X-mas & we already have a few gifts under our tree! Our true loves have givin to thee..12 black trans woman and even a few femmes that are non-binary. To bring us light, hope and love in a future filled with glee. 💜✨
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Our very own Noelle Lanvin ( ) started her ballroom journey and vogue training in February 2020 and walked her first ball in September 2020. Her top Vogue influences are Daesja Laperla, Meeka AO, Kristina Richards, Champagne Icon…
BTFA is creating a directory to be able to continue connecting the community of Black trans femme artists to each other and to the resources and opportunities they need to create and share their work. The link to the form to be included in this directory is in our bio.
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In honor of The Queen BDAY! Enjoy this clip from #TheList Event. Host & performing "Deja Vu & Crazy in Love" 💜 #HappyBirthdayBeyonce
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today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to Icon Tanay Pendavis ( @ladytanaypendavis ). originating from the late 80s as a blueprint in ballroom, tanay is known as 1 of the original femme queen faces, & one of the first icons of femme queen face.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, BTFA is shining a light on #BlackHistoryMakers. This month we're celebrating 8 living Black trans femmes who are making history in real time. It is so necessary that we give Black Trans Femmes their flowers while they’re still here to smell them!
We are so excited to see our sister tomorrow in CHICAGO on BROADWAY!! Also can’t wait to see our sis moderate for the AFTERSHOW! Thank you so much for your love & this moment in HERSTORY 💜
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Icon Alyssa Ebony 💜 reigned as one of the first soft and cunt pioneers of femme queen performance. she was one of the first voguers to aid in the transition from Old Way to what we know today as “Vogue Fem”.
Tis THE REASON to be JOLLY, BTFA is proud to present ft @iconickish “THE REASON” Official Music Video !!! 💜✨
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Layla (Pinklady) Balmain (@prettygirllaylaaa) is a rising statement in femme queen performance. her unique performance was molded in chicago, which has made her a state to state winner in femme queen performance.
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Hey you! Yes you! Are you a Black Trans Femme artist? Then you need to join the #btfalist today! We’re always looking to amplify the voices and works of our community ALL OVER THE WORLD! Let’s get connected! #linkinbio 💜💜💜
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF
This FQF post is dedicated to the Legendary Tutu (Louboutin) West ( ) she stepped out for legendary performance at the Groovy Kiki Ball & delivered one of the best 10s of her career, and took home Grand Prize for Legendary Performance.
Calling all Black Trans Femmes! Join #btfalist today to start your new year off right! We’re always looking to amplify the voices and works of our community so get connected today!
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Sacred is the relationship between mother & child. 💜
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No more fake Trans Allyship. Run these REAL TRANS bops! 💜
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Mother of Dramatics, Icon Ashley (St.Claire). Pioneer of femme queen dramatics. first femme queen to execute the mackaella, the reason so many have found their lane in dramatics. her dips, antics and attitude is still relevant in vogue today. 💜
IT’S FEMME QUEEN WEEKEND!! #FQF 💜✨
Icon Alexis Balenciaga, aka “Sexy Lexy” (@iam_sexylexy) made her name as a vogue diva with the House of Karan, and became the leading femme queen performance of The House Of Balenciaga.
Friends are the people who let you be yourself & never let you forget it. 💜✨ tag your Gworls & show them some love today!!
IT’S A FEMME QUEEN WEEKEND! Get into all this EXCELLENCE! #FQF
Legendary, Madelyn Naiomie formally known as the Iconic Aamina Prodigy “The Empress Of Hand Performance”. Philadelphia Native.She is known for her innate musicality, days with the House of Karan and House of Prodigy.
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Known for her deadly dramatic flair and whirlwind spins, Legendary Jasmine Prodigy ( @chynabadaxx ) stormed femme queen performance in the early 2010s.
Wish a FAB Happy Birthday to a visionary, trailblazer, culture icon & The Founder of The BTFA COLLECTIVE - ! 💜💞🎂
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF 🔟💜✨
today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to the one and only , The Voluptuous Icon Kerri Mizrahi!!!
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Thankful for all the Fem Queens who’ve paved the way & are leaving legacies. The world is better because of the girls! 💜
Femme Queen Friday is curated by archivist 🔟✨
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Here is information on tonight’s protest:
Hey you! Yes you!
Are you a Black Trans Femme artist? Then you need to join the #btfalist today! We’re always looking to amplify the voices and works of our community ALL OVER THE 🌍!
Let’s get connected!
(Link in bio)
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The Beat Catcher, Past The Beat Master, Icon DeeDee Revlon. One of the reasons many have dramatic hands, pass the beat and execute breakdowns. The way she catches crashes & beats is one of the best things about her performance.
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Kimiyah Prescott, also known as “The Beyoncé of Vogue” is known around the world as international dancer, and an up and coming femme queen performance with The House of Balenciaga.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF
Up and Coming Statement Overall Princess Jamiyah Balmain (@iam_jamiyahbalmain) is one of the leading ladies of the new school of femme queen performance.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, BTFA is shining a light on #BlackHistoryMakers. This month we're celebrating 8 living Black trans femmes who are making history in real time. It is so necessary that we give Black Trans Femmes their flowers while they’re still here to smell them! 💜
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF
Icon Niambi Prodigy..empress of the mackaella. A pioneer of femme queen dramatics for 20+ years, her style of vogue can be seen in many. The breakdowns, the hypotonic crash catching & precision. We are so blessed to still have you here with us!!! 💜
We have 3 tickets available to Sisgendered starring and many featured guests tomorrow at 9PM at 54 Below. If you are a Black trans femme in NYC and want to attend, DM us!
ISSA FEMME QUEEN WEEKEND! #FQF
known for her sickening duckwalk, deadly dips & clean dramatics, Legendary Champagne Icon () emerged as one of the top voguing divas from philadelphia during the blue era of ballroom and with the House of Icon.
Join us in wishing BTFA Collective founder a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🩷🎂🩷
It is because of YOU that WE all can. 🥲💜✨
Calling all Black Trans Femmes! Join The #btfalist today to start your new year off right! We’re always looking to amplify the voices & work of our community so get connected today! 💜💜💜
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, BTFA is shining a light on #BlackHistoryMakers. This month we're celebrating 8 living Black trans femmes who are making history in real time. It is so necessary that we give Black Trans Femmes their flowers while they’re still here to smell them!
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF
Icon Janese Zion started walkin femme queen performance in the late 90s. one of the first femme queens to incorporate hip-hop styles into her performance.
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today’s FQF post is dedicated to the lovely, Nekia (Juicy) St.Laurent ( @nekiazulu ). originating from Florida, Nekia started voguing in 2018. she listed Lola Ebony, Ashley Icon & others as her top influences in FQ performance.
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Legendary Tamiyah 007 started walking balls in 2005. She made her transition to femme queen performance with the use of her sexy flair, deadly hands and charismatic vogue. She has became a vogue staple in FQ performance as “The New Queen”. 💜💜💜
Our website is LIVE! Get into it! We are so excited to announce new programs and new team members. This is only the beginning. We have so much more left to share.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF
Today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to The Icon Shanice Moncler.Shanice has been dominating the femme queen face category for over 22 years.
Have you listened to with @rahrah_gabor and ? It was the story telling for us! 💜
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY! #FQF
with a gorgeous soft and cunt vogue, up and coming femme queen performance Rachel Garcon ( ) is known for her days as an Ebony and Balenciaga.
#NOWHIRING BTFA is currently looking for Black Trans Femme Production Assistants (PAs) to come on board for Feb 8th-Feb 24th in NYC. This is a PAID opportunity! Email us ASAP 💜💜💜 btfacollective@gmail.com
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Under the influence of Sinia Ebony, Ashley Icon and the guidance of Tim Lanvin, #YolandaJourdan started walking femme queen performance in the mid 90s. She became the “90s It Girl”!! CHECK HER TURN IT OUT!! 💜💜💜
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The narratives that surround Black trans femmes are almost exclusively about violence and death. But even amid that trauma, Black trans femmes are cultivating joy and freedom. Read how @btfacollective is doing just that. #BlackTransLivesMatter bit.ly/2NvVDfj
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Today we give flowers to the archivist !
Today makes a year since she’s been sharing her brilliance with the Fem Queen Friday series here at .
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Todays FQF is dedicated to The Icon, Pioneer Tracey Africa Norman. Tracey made her mark as The 1st Black Trans Supermodel, in which she built a successful career as a model with multiple endorsements & deals with various brands over the years.
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Today’s FQF is dedicated to Icon Meeka Prodigy
Today we are showcasing the signature twirling spin dips that she has mastered. meeka’s spin dips are some of the most influential and technically skilled in vogue history.
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WE ARE SO HAPPY & BLESSED TO FINALLY SHARE THIS NEWS WITH YALL TODAY.
SO BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELTS AND KNOW THAT...BIG & GREATER THINGS ARE ON THE WAY! 💜💜💜
