THE ICONIC HOUSE OF EBONY PRESENTS LA~FAMILIA
THE PIONEERING ICONIC HOUSE OF EBONY 37TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
THE PIONEERING ICONIC HOUSE OF EBONY 37TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
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Event Date & Time<br />
Logistics<br />
Saturday, February 18, 2017<br />
Doors open at 4:00PM<br />
Event 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM<br />
Location<br />
Prince George Ballroom<br />
15 E 27th St, New York, New York 10016<br />
Tickets<br />
Tables<br />
Advanced purchase $30 House Tables: $300<br />
Tickets $35 Individual VIP: $100
Mission Statement<br />
As one of the ballrooms scene’s preeminent houses, "The Iconic House of Ebony" is<br />
a living institution that dedicates itself to the continuous cultivation and creation of<br />
productive Individuals into society by setting goals and standards amongst the<br />
membership. Committed to their betterment in education, employment, health,<br />
and general welfare, we maintain a nurturing, caring “family” based structure that<br />
fosters Innovation, Creativity, and Excellence amongst its membership and the<br />
greater LGBTQ community. We strive to be a catalyst for change and foster an<br />
environment where everyone who has a dream is provided the support to see their<br />
vision come to fruition.
THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO, IN <strong>THE</strong> VILLAGE <strong>OF</strong> BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, IN <strong>THE</strong><br />
PROVINCE <strong>OF</strong> BROOKLYN, 15 INDIVIDUALS CAME TOGE<strong>THE</strong>R UNDER <strong>THE</strong> LEADERSHIP<br />
<strong>OF</strong> RICHARD THORNTON SEARS & LARRY PRAYLOW. <strong>THE</strong>SE 17 PEOPLE CREATED <strong>THE</strong><br />
PREEMINENT <strong>HOUSE</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong>. FOR YEARS, <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong> WREAKED HAVOC<br />
ON <strong>THE</strong> BALLROOM SCENE, DECREEING EVERY SINGLE CATEGORY TO <strong>THE</strong> POINT <strong>OF</strong><br />
BEING <strong>THE</strong> FIRST <strong>ICONIC</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> IN <strong>THE</strong> SCENE AND <strong>OF</strong>TEN TOUTING HAVING <strong>THE</strong><br />
MOST ICONS AND LEGENDS IN ONE <strong>HOUSE</strong>. PR<strong>OF</strong>ESSIONALLY MEMBERS <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong><br />
HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON ALL LEVELS FROM ENTREPRENEURS AND ENTERTAINERS,<br />
TO WALL STREET EXECS, PR<strong>OF</strong>ESSIONAL ATHLETES, EXECUTIVE CHEFS, MILITARY<br />
<strong>OF</strong>FICERS, AND EDUCATORS ENCOMPASSING ALL WALKS <strong>OF</strong> LIFE. <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> <strong>OF</strong><br />
<strong>EBONY</strong> MAINTAINS A SPECIAL BOND WITH <strong>THE</strong>IR MEMBERS BOTH WITHIN AND<br />
OUTSIDE <strong>OF</strong> BALLROOM. UNLESS YOU ARE AN <strong>EBONY</strong>, YOU WOULD NEVER REALLY<br />
UNDERSTAND THAT BOND; THAT E4L!<br />
THAT ~LA FAMILIA~<br />
(PREFACE)
<strong>LA~FAMILIA</strong>
Grand Prize No. 1<br />
The Truce $3700 ($100 for every year of our existence)<br />
For decades house families have been battling relentlessly to be<br />
recognized as the top house. The house of Ebony is calling for a<br />
truce. Tonight you must create a team with each member from a<br />
different house formulating the ultimate family. One face, One<br />
body or sex, One best dressed, One runway & one Performance<br />
You create the team, You create the look But it must be totally<br />
motherfucking Ova<br />
. ,
CATEGORIES
<strong>THE</strong> ROYAL FLUSH GANG
Grand Prize No. 2<br />
PERFORMANCE OTA 5 TROPHIES NO LEGENDS $1500<br />
THROUGHOUT TIME, SEVERAL ARISTOCRATIC CRIME GANGS HAVE EXISTED WHERE NEW FAMILY MEMBERS ARE BROUGHT IN<br />
WHEN <strong>THE</strong> OLD ONES RETIRE OR GO TO JAIL. <strong>THE</strong> FIRST ROYAL FLUSH GANG WERE META-HUMAN VILLAINS THAT TORTURED <strong>THE</strong><br />
STREETS <strong>OF</strong> GOTHAM DRESSED UP AS PLAYING CARDS. DO YOUR RESEARCH!<br />
DRAGS BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> "ACE,"<br />
WITH MIND-BENDING POWERS & <strong>THE</strong> ABILITY TO DRIVE YOUR OPPONENT INSANE WITH A SINGLE LOOK.<br />
REALNESS W/ A TWIST BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> "KING," (YOU WILL BE JUDGED FOR YOUR REALNESS)<br />
WITH <strong>THE</strong> ABILITY TO SHOOT HOT PLASMA BOLTS THROUGH YOUR CANE.<br />
FEM QUEENS BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> "QUEEN,"<br />
WITH <strong>THE</strong> ABILITY TO TELEKINETICALLY CONTROL AND RESHAPE METAL OBJECTS.<br />
BUTCH QUEENS BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> "JACK,"<br />
EMPOWERED WITH SUPERHUMAN ELASTICITY.<br />
WOMEN BRING IT AS “10”<br />
WITH <strong>THE</strong> ABILITY <strong>OF</strong> SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH AND IMPERVIOUS TO PAIN.<br />
TRANSMEN BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> “2 <strong>OF</strong> DIAMONDS”<br />
KNOWN FOR YOUR DUALITY AND A MASTER <strong>OF</strong> DISGUISE.
<strong>THE</strong> ROYAL FLUSH GANG
<strong>THE</strong> ROYAL FLUSH GANG<br />
LEGENDARY<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
PERFORMANCE LEGENDS $500<br />
AS YOU KNOW, <strong>THE</strong> ROYAL FLUSH GANG WAS<br />
RELEASED BY <strong>THE</strong> JOKER AND DID MUCH <strong>OF</strong><br />
HIS BIDDING IN GOTHAM. LEGENDS ON THIS<br />
NIGHT YOU WILL BE DOING ALL YOUR<br />
BIDDING YOURSELF.<br />
BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> “JOKER,” KNOWN FOR YOUR<br />
UNPREDICTABILITY, POPULARITY AND<br />
INSANITY
OLDWAY VS NEW WAY
$250<br />
*SPONSORED BY CASPER <strong>EBONY</strong>
OTA PERFORMANCE<br />
BATTLEZONE
OTA PERFORMANCE<br />
<strong>THE</strong> FINAL BATTLE<br />
IN <strong>THE</strong> ATTITUDE <strong>OF</strong> GREAT<br />
SPORTSMANSHIP <strong>THE</strong> FINAL<br />
PERSON STANDING FROM EACH<br />
PART WILL BATTLE FOR AN<br />
ADDITIONAL $250
EXECUTIVE $500<br />
EVERY CRIME FAMILY NEEDS TO HAVE A HIGH POWERED ATTORNEY AND YOU'RE <strong>THE</strong> BEST<br />
LAWYER IN <strong>THE</strong> GAME. DRESS <strong>THE</strong> PART. BE <strong>THE</strong> PART. TONIGHT I WANT YOU TO COME<br />
PREPARED WITH STATUTES AND LAW THAT WILL HAVE <strong>THE</strong> FAMILY CLEARED <strong>OF</strong> ALL<br />
CHARGES. DON'T FORGET YOUR BRIEFCASE<br />
*SPONSORED BY BANKS, CASANOVA, JROCK, LOTTO, T-WAYDE*
THUG<br />
THUG REALNESS RECERTIFICATION $1000<br />
REALNESS HAS BEEN A STAPLE CATEGORY FOR <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong> FOR DECADES. FOR<br />
YEARS <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> HAS DECREED THIS CATEGORY. <strong>THE</strong> EBONIES CAN'T WALK TONIGHT, SO<br />
WE WANT YOU TO BRING IT IN A LOOK THAT YOU HAVE LOST TO AN <strong>EBONY</strong>. BE PREPARED<br />
WITH <strong>THE</strong> BALL AND NAME. IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN SAT BY AN <strong>EBONY</strong> COME TO <strong>THE</strong> FRONT<br />
AND RUN THROUGH <strong>THE</strong> LINE TO UPHOLD YOUR STATUS.<br />
*SPONSORED BY <strong>THE</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong> THUGS*
FEMQUEEN<br />
FEMQUEEN: <strong>THE</strong> BOSS LADY HBIC $400<br />
<strong>THE</strong> FAMILY DOESN'T MAKE ANY MOVES NOT APPROVED BY YOU. WHEN YOU WALK INTO A<br />
MEETING AT <strong>THE</strong> ROUND TABLE, EVERYONE KNOWS EXACTLY WHO TRULY HOLDS POWER IN<br />
<strong>THE</strong> FAMILY! BRING IT IN AN EFFECT THAT LETS EVERYONE KNOW YOU RUN THIS GANGSTA<br />
SHIT! I'M RICH, AND I'M GOING TO STAY THAT BITCH! THINK STEPHANIE ST. CLAIR<br />
*SPONSORED BY TOYA, PERSIA, BRIANA, STEPHANIE <strong>EBONY</strong>*
PRETTYBOY<br />
PRETTY BOYS VS DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN: 2 TROPHIES 1 CASH $300<br />
YOU’RE <strong>THE</strong> HEIR TO <strong>THE</strong> THRONE, BUT RA<strong>THE</strong>R THAN LEARNING <strong>THE</strong> FAMILY BUSINESS YOU<br />
ONLY WANT TO POP BOTTLES AND PARTY. BRING IT AS THAT PRETTY SOCIALITE.<br />
*SPONSORED BY <strong>THE</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong> PRETTY BOYS AARON, BIJON, CASH <strong>EBONY</strong>*
DRAGS<br />
DRAGS: (1) TROPHY $150<br />
DRAGS <strong>THE</strong> BLOCK IS HOT, BUT YOU STILL NEED TO GET ACROSS <strong>THE</strong> BORDER. YOUR FACE IS<br />
ALL OVER <strong>THE</strong> NEWS AND ON EVERY WANTED POSTER. REVEAL TO <strong>THE</strong> JUDGES HOW<br />
YOU'RE GONNA GET PAST BORDER PATROL. BRING YOUR WANTED POSTER WITH A<br />
PICTURE <strong>OF</strong> YOU AS A BOY.
SCHOOLBOY<br />
SCHOOLBOYS $500<br />
YOU'RE <strong>THE</strong> GRANDSON <strong>OF</strong> FRANK LUCAS & YOU'VE BEEN COOKING UP A NEW PRODUCT IN<br />
YOUR COLLEGE LAB. WITH A PRESENTATION, SHOW <strong>THE</strong> JUDGES YOUR SECRET FORMULA<br />
THAT WILL TAKE YOUR FAMILY BACK TO <strong>THE</strong> TOP.<br />
*SPONSORED BY TONKA, KYU, SHON <strong>EBONY</strong>*
TRANSMAN<br />
TRANSMAN REALNESS EMPIRE VS POWER $200<br />
LUCIOUS JUST ATTEMPTED TO PULL <strong>OF</strong>F <strong>THE</strong> ULTIMATE STRATEGIC TAKEOVER <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong><br />
NIGHTCLUB TRUTH. <strong>OF</strong> COURSE, GHOST DOES NOT HAVE IT. BRING ME <strong>THE</strong> LOOK <strong>OF</strong> A MAN<br />
LOOKING TO CLAP BACK AND LEAVE NO DOUBT WHO <strong>THE</strong> KING <strong>OF</strong> NEW YORK IS.<br />
*SPONSORED BY SEAN <strong>EBONY</strong>*
REALNESS<br />
LEGENDARY REALNESS
LEGENDARY SCHOOL BOY REALNESS $500<br />
(PLUS INVITED UNDERCLASSMEN)<br />
<strong>THE</strong> CLASS REUNION<br />
YOU HAVE PROVEN YOURSELF TIME AND TIME AGAIN WHILE YOU WERE<br />
GETTING YOUR EDUCATION. NOW, WE ARE BACK AT <strong>THE</strong> <strong>LA~FAMILIA</strong><br />
COLLECTIONS REUNION, AND IT IS TIME TO SHOW AND PROVE. SHOW US<br />
WHAT YOU'VE MADE <strong>OF</strong> YOURSELF BY DISPLAYING YOUR PR<strong>OF</strong>ESSION. DON’T<br />
FORGET YOUR SENIOR PICTURE.<br />
WILL AN UNDERCLASSMEN UP SHOW A LEGEND?<br />
*SPONSORED BY SCHOOL BOY LEGENDS MIKE ICON <strong>EBONY</strong>, GEEZY <strong>EBONY</strong> & MIKE-<br />
MIKE <strong>EBONY</strong>*
TEAM<br />
LEGENDARY<br />
LEGENDARY REALNESS <strong>THE</strong> DYNAMIC DUO (EXCEPT SCHOOL BOI) $500<br />
IN HONOR <strong>OF</strong> FOUNDING MO<strong>THE</strong>R RICHARD <strong>EBONY</strong> AKA ALI BABA & <strong>THE</strong> 40 THIEVES...<br />
YOU'VE ALREADY ESTABLISHED A NAME FOR YOURSELF AMONGST YOUR PEERS; <strong>THE</strong> ONLY PROBLEM IS<br />
YOU’RE ONE <strong>OF</strong> THOSE CRIMINALS THAT PREFER TO WORK ALONE. <strong>THE</strong> DON HAS JUST PRESENTED YOU<br />
WITH A JOB THAT REQUIRES <strong>THE</strong> ASSISTANCE <strong>OF</strong> AN ACCOMPLICE WITH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE EQUAL<br />
TO YOURS. TONIGHT YOU MUST WORK WITH AN ACCOMPLICE THAT WILL BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WIPE<br />
OUT ANY OPPOSING TEAM THAT MAY COME YOUR WAY. <strong>THE</strong>RE IS ONE PIECE <strong>OF</strong> ADVICE THAT I WOULD<br />
<strong>OF</strong>FER UP TO YOU. PICK YOUR PARTNER WISELY. REMEMBER <strong>THE</strong>RE IS NO HONOR AMONG THIEVES.
REALNESS AS A <strong>HOUSE</strong>
• MINI GRAND NO.1 REALNESS AS A <strong>HOUSE</strong>: HIGH FASHION GANGSTERS- $1000<br />
• <strong>THE</strong>RE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ERAS <strong>OF</strong> GANGSTERS.<br />
• IN <strong>THE</strong> 20’S AL CAPONE OR BUGSY SIEGEL'S VERSIONS <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> MOB<br />
• IN <strong>THE</strong> 70'S NICKY BARNES OR FRANK LUCAS’ HARLEM CREWS.<br />
• IN <strong>THE</strong> 80'S GUY FISHER, FREDDIE MEYERS<br />
Mini-Grand No.1<br />
• IN <strong>THE</strong> 90'S ALPO MARTINEZ & RICH PORTER<br />
• NO MATTER <strong>THE</strong> ERA, <strong>THE</strong> QUINTESSENTIAL GANGSTER HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON <strong>THE</strong><br />
CUTTING EDGE <strong>OF</strong> FASHION AND <strong>THE</strong> EPITOME <strong>OF</strong> STYLE. TONIGHT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE<br />
YOUR FAMILY <strong>OF</strong> 4 OR MORE, DRESSED IN A HIGH FASHION LOOK REPRESENTING AN ERA<br />
<strong>OF</strong> "GANGSTER" WITH AT LEAST ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FIGURE. (LABELS ARE NOT A<br />
MUST.) THINK, <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong>, HARLEM NIGHTS, NEW JACK CITY, <strong>THE</strong> GODFA<strong>THE</strong>R,<br />
SOPRANOS, ETC. DO YOUR RESEARCH! PRODUCTIONS 2 MINUTES OR LESS
BEST DRESSED $1037<br />
LA FAMILIA BEST DRESSED <strong>THE</strong> DON <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> ROYAL <strong>EBONY</strong> EMPIRE, AND<br />
HIS ROYAL COURT ARE HAVING <strong>THE</strong>IR ANNUAL FASHION RITES <strong>OF</strong><br />
PASSAGE CEREMONY. IT HAS BEEN DEEMED <strong>THE</strong> HIGH FASHION EVENT <strong>OF</strong><br />
<strong>THE</strong> YEAR! THIS WILL SIGNIFY <strong>THE</strong> CHANGING <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> GUARD AND<br />
INTRODUCE <strong>THE</strong> MOST FABULOUS FASHION FAMILY TO <strong>THE</strong> WORLD THAT<br />
WILL LEAD US INTO <strong>THE</strong> NEW ERA. TRADITIONALLY, EACH FAMILY USES<br />
<strong>THE</strong>IR DOWRY TO BRING FORTH <strong>THE</strong>IR MOST PROMINENT BEST-DRESSED<br />
CANDIDATES IN HOPES TO SLAY <strong>THE</strong> CEREMONY AND ESTABLISH <strong>THE</strong>IR<br />
FAMILY NAME IN <strong>THE</strong> KINGDOM. ON THIS 37TH YEAR, YOU HAVE BEEN<br />
INVITED TO MAKE YOUR PRESENTATION TO LA FAMILIA. IF YOU DO NOT<br />
DRESS TO IMPRESS, YOU WILL GET WHACKED!! HOWEVER, AS YOU READ<br />
<strong>THE</strong> INVITATION, YOU NOTICE THAT YOU HAVE A PLUS ONE. YOU CANNOT<br />
JUST BRING IT BY YOURSELF. THIS YEAR, <strong>THE</strong> DON HAS ADDED YOUR PLUS<br />
ONE TO BE YOUR SECRET WEAPON. USING A MEMBER <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> OPPOSITE<br />
GENDER FROM YOUR <strong>HOUSE</strong>, BOTH <strong>OF</strong> YOU MUST COME DRESSED FROM<br />
HEAD TO TOE. WAIT! <strong>THE</strong>RE IS A CATCH. YOUR SECRET WEAPON HAS<br />
NEVER WALKED A FASHION CATEGORY BEFORE.<br />
*SPONSORED BY <strong>THE</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong> FASHION TEAM
BEST DRESSED JUDGE $200<br />
<strong>THE</strong>RE IS NO EXPLANATION NEEDED. YOU CAME TO<br />
JUDGE BUT YOU CAME DONE.<br />
JUDGE<br />
*SPONSORED BY <strong>THE</strong> <strong>ICONIC</strong> HECTOR EXTRAVAGANZA
FOOT AND EYE OTA $500<br />
BRING US <strong>THE</strong> FOOT AND EYEWEAR WITH A TOTAL LOOK, ARMED<br />
WITH AN ARSENAL <strong>OF</strong> ACCESSORIES THAT WILL STIFLE <strong>THE</strong> FAMILY<br />
AND LET <strong>THE</strong>M KNOW THAT YOU ARE WORTHY <strong>OF</strong> RULING YOUR OWN<br />
CREW. BORROWED, BOUGHT, OR BAGGED, LET <strong>THE</strong> FOOT AND<br />
EYEWEAR BE MENACING! WE DON’T HAVE TO CALL OUT ANYONE YOU<br />
KNOW…<br />
MALE FIGURE (Inc. Transmen) $250<br />
FEMALE FIGURE $250<br />
BATTLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $250<br />
*SPONSORED BY TYRA MONTANA <strong>EBONY</strong>
SNEAKER VS SNEAKER: $250<br />
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT <strong>THE</strong> FAMILIES<br />
GA<strong>THE</strong>RINGS, YOUR SHOES ARE ALWAYS <strong>THE</strong><br />
TALK <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> NIGHT. NO REPEATS. NO TWO <strong>OF</strong><br />
<strong>THE</strong> SAME SHOE. FRESH, HOT, AND ONE <strong>OF</strong> A<br />
KIND IS FINE. LET'S SEE WHY YOU DESERVE <strong>THE</strong><br />
FAMILIES PRAISE<br />
*SPONSORED BY ADONIS <strong>EBONY</strong>*
Grand Prize No. 3<br />
The Fashion Assassins Team Labels $1500<br />
UNTIL NOW, <strong>THE</strong> RIVALRY HAS ALWAYS BEEN FRIENDLY, BUT TONIGHT <strong>THE</strong> FAMILY IS<br />
MAKING IT PERSONAL. YOU HAVE SENT FORTH A PAIR <strong>OF</strong> YOUR MOST DEADLY FASHION<br />
ASSASSINS. (1) MALE FIGURE AND (1) FEMALE FIGURE, (GENDER MUST BE OBVIOUS);<br />
DRESSED FROM HEAD TO TOE, SERVING SIX (6) DIFFERENT LUXURY LABELS, CREATING<br />
ONE DEVASTATINGLY ECLECTIC CONCEPT THAT IS WORTHY <strong>OF</strong> AN ANN WINTOUR NOD.<br />
NOW JUST LIKE ANY TEAM, TONIGHT YOU MUST BE PART <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> SAME MOVEMENT.<br />
LET <strong>THE</strong> JUDGES KNOW THAT THIS IS YOUR MOMENT AND IF YOU CALL IT MAKE US<br />
KNOW IT, BECAUSE <strong>THE</strong> CONSIGLIERE WILL BE WATCHING<br />
Female Figures be inspired by: Naomi Campbell, Daphne Guinness, Rhianna, Marjorie Harvey<br />
Male Figures be inspired by: Andre Leon Tally, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell, Asap Rocky, and Jaden Smith.<br />
This Category is in honor of Patrick Ebony, Cashmere Ebony, Baltimore Ebony & Eddie Ebony<br />
*Sponsored By Tyra Montana Ebony*
EUROPEAN 2 TROPHY $500<br />
A BOUNTY HAS BEEN PUT ON <strong>THE</strong> HEAD <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong><br />
GODFA<strong>THE</strong>R <strong>OF</strong> YOUR FAMILY<br />
MALE FIGURES - YOUR JOB IS TO PROTECT <strong>THE</strong><br />
FAMILY BRING IT AS <strong>THE</strong> GANGSTERS SECURITY<br />
FORCE INCORPORATING PINSTRIPES, A FACE MASK<br />
AND A WEAPON <strong>OF</strong> CHOICE<br />
FEMALE FIGURES - YOU’RE <strong>THE</strong> HIRED ASSASIN<br />
ARMED WITH AN ARSENAL <strong>OF</strong> SHADE WITH ONE<br />
GOAL; COMPLETE <strong>THE</strong> HIT. BRING IT TONIGHT<br />
DRESSED AS A SEXY ASSASIN WITH YOUR FACE<br />
CONCELED AND A TRENCHCOAT.<br />
REMEMBER YOUR STRUT IS YOUR DEADLIEST<br />
WEAPON.<br />
*SPONSORED BY DANIEL, IVORY, JJ, KEITH
ALL AMERICAN $200<br />
MANY FAMILIES HAVE LOST LOVED<br />
ONES TO <strong>THE</strong> HANDS <strong>OF</strong> POLICE<br />
BRUTALITY OR GUN VIOLENCE.<br />
PROTESTER USE <strong>THE</strong>IR VOICE TO SPEAK<br />
OUT AGAINST THIS INJUSTICE TOWARDS<br />
OUR COMMUNITY. TONIGHT LET YOUR<br />
LEGS DO <strong>THE</strong> TALKING WITH AN EFFECT<br />
INSPIRED BY TRAVON MARTIN,<br />
MICHAEL BROWN, SANDRA BLAND,<br />
ERIC GARNER, ETC. BRING YOUR<br />
PROTEST TO LIFE ON THIS RUNWAY.<br />
*SPONSORED BY LEGENDARY MIKE-MIKE & CASANOVA <strong>EBONY</strong>
TRANSMAN ALL AMERICAN $150<br />
YOU HAVE WATCHED YOUR BUTCH<br />
QUEEN FRIENDS WALK THIS CATEGORY<br />
WITH ENVY, KNOWING THAT YOU<br />
COULD SLAY A RUNWAY IF YOU WERE<br />
GIVEN A CHANCE. BRING US A MALE<br />
MODEL WHO UNDERSTANDS HOW TO<br />
SELL A PRODUCT AS WELL AS HIMSELF<br />
*SPONSORED BY SEAN <strong>EBONY</strong>*
ALL AMERICAN TRWT GANGSTER'S PARADISE $300<br />
(YOU MUST GET YOUR TENS FOR THUG REALNESS)<br />
<strong>THE</strong> FEDS HATE ME, BUT I'M LOVED BY <strong>THE</strong> HOOD;<br />
GETTING THAT PAPER LIKE A GANGSTER SHOULD.<br />
DRESSED TO IMPRESS, STRAPPED AND BLESSED, I<br />
PUT BALLROOM THUG'S CAREERS TO REST. IN A<br />
BLACK, TAILORED, PIN-STRIPED SUIT, WITH A RED<br />
ACCESSORY, COME DOWN <strong>THE</strong> RUNWAY WITH<br />
YOUR BRIEFCASE AND REVEAL TO <strong>THE</strong> JUDGES<br />
WHAT'S INSIDE FOR YOUR 10S. FOR <strong>THE</strong> BATTLE<br />
LEAVE YOUR BRIEFCASE WITH YOUR POSSE AND<br />
WALK <strong>THE</strong> O<strong>THE</strong>R THUGS DOWN SENDING <strong>THE</strong>M<br />
PACKING OUT <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> HOOD. PLEASE MAKE SURE<br />
YOUR SUIT IS TAILORED TO PERFECTION.<br />
REMEMBER THIS IS "RUNWAY" AND ALTHOUGH<br />
YOU ARE A THUG, FASHION AND <strong>THE</strong> FIT IS KEY.<br />
*SPONSORED BY ANDRAY <strong>EBONY</strong>*<br />
(NEW CATEGORY BY KAI BALMAIN)
SEX SIREN OTA 5 TROPHIES $700<br />
EVERY STRONG FAMILY, NO MATTER HOW SOLID<br />
<strong>THE</strong> BASE, HAS ITS SHARE <strong>OF</strong> SCANDALS. FOR EVERY<br />
CLOSED DOOR, <strong>THE</strong>RE'S A SECRET WAITING TO BE<br />
REVEALED. IF TEMPTATION CAUSED ADAM TO EAT<br />
<strong>THE</strong> APPLE, <strong>THE</strong>N <strong>THE</strong> LURE <strong>OF</strong> HIDDEN LUST CAN<br />
RENDER YOU WEAK BY <strong>THE</strong> MOST SINISTER <strong>OF</strong><br />
SIRENS. BRING US <strong>THE</strong> ULTIMATE SIREN; <strong>THE</strong><br />
ULTIMATE TEMPTATION FOR <strong>THE</strong> ULTIMATE TRYST.<br />
(2 OR MORE NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS CATEGORY)<br />
*SPONSORED BY UNCLE MIKE <strong>EBONY</strong>*
TRANS MAN PERFECT 10’S $150<br />
FACE, BODY, AND REALNESS. YOU ARE<br />
<strong>THE</strong> EMBODIMENT <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> EGYPTIAN<br />
GOD PETBE, GOD <strong>OF</strong> REVENGE. BRING<br />
US <strong>THE</strong> LOOK AND ATTITUDE BEFITTING<br />
A GOD.<br />
*SPONSORED BY SEAN <strong>EBONY</strong>*
BQ BODY 2 TROPHIES $250<br />
<strong>THE</strong> TRIBAL FAMILIES RUN ACROSS <strong>THE</strong> AFRICAN<br />
CONTINENT TONIGHT BRING TO LIFE ONE <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong>SE<br />
AFRICAN WARRIORS DO YOUR RESEARCH<br />
MODELS<br />
BRING IT FROM <strong>THE</strong> SOUTH AS A ZULU WARRIOR<br />
MUSCULAR<br />
BRING IT FROM EGYPT AS A KUSH WARRIOR<br />
*SPONSORED BY RUDY <strong>EBONY</strong>*
BODY FQ VS WOMAN 2 TROPHIES<br />
<strong>THE</strong> TRIBAL FAMILIES RUN ACROSS <strong>THE</strong> AFRICAN<br />
CONTINENT. TONIGHT BRING TO LIFE ONE <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong>SE<br />
AFRICAN WARRIORS. DO YOUR RESEARCH!<br />
BRING IT AS AN AFRICAN FEMALE WARRIOR QUEEN
FQ FACE <strong>THE</strong> MAFIA PRINCESS $200<br />
YOU'VE BEEN INVITED TO RIVAL GODFA<strong>THE</strong>RS<br />
DAUGHTER'S ENGAGEMENT PARTY. EVERYONE<br />
KNOWS YOU REALLY DON'T SEE HER EVEN THOUGH<br />
SHE IS MARRYING YOUR BRO<strong>THE</strong>R. HERE IS YOUR<br />
CHANCE TO THROW <strong>THE</strong> ULTIMATE SHADE BEFORE<br />
SHE IS PART <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> FAMILY SO THAT SHE WILL<br />
ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU ARE <strong>THE</strong> MAFIA,<br />
PRINCESS. DON'T FORGET <strong>THE</strong> GIFT.<br />
*SPONSORED BY STARASIA <strong>EBONY</strong>*
DRAGS FACE: $150.<br />
SHOWCASE YOUR FAMILY PRIDE<br />
IN EI<strong>THE</strong>R A RED, BLACK, WHITE<br />
GOWN OR COMBO <strong>OF</strong> ALL<br />
THREE. OH! AND YOU MUST<br />
HAVE A SHORT CUT TO<br />
SHOWCASING YOUR MUG.<br />
*SPONSORED BY DIAMOND CHANEL <strong>EBONY</strong>*
BQ FACE- <strong>THE</strong> SHAPING <strong>OF</strong> A MAN (3) TROPHIES $200<br />
LIGHT VS DARK VS BROWN<br />
YOU’RE FAMILY HAS PRESENTED YOU<br />
TO <strong>THE</strong> ANNUAL CEREMONY <strong>OF</strong><br />
MANHOOD. DRESSED IN ALL BLACK,<br />
USING YOUR FACE AS YOUR ONLY<br />
WEAPON, SHOW US THAT YOU HAVE<br />
WHAT IT TAKES TO CARRY ON YOUR<br />
FAMILY LEGACY.<br />
*SPONSORED BY EUGENE <strong>EBONY</strong>*
LEGENDARY FACE VS. <strong>ICONIC</strong> FACE 2 TROPHIES $250<br />
YOU'VE ALREADY RETIRED FROM <strong>THE</strong> GAME,<br />
BUT TONIGHT <strong>THE</strong> FAMILY NEEDS THAT SPECIAL<br />
GIFT THAT ONLY YOU POSSESS THAT'S FACE. NO<br />
GIMMICKS, NO PLOYS. ARMED WITH <strong>THE</strong><br />
ELEMENTS <strong>OF</strong> FACE COUPLED WITH <strong>THE</strong> ART <strong>OF</strong><br />
SELLING IT, SHOW <strong>THE</strong> PEOPLE THAT YOU ARE<br />
RETIRED BY CHOICE AND THAT YOU STILL GOT<br />
IT.<br />
*SPONSORED BY TIM DELFINO <strong>EBONY</strong>*
You’ve always been the outcast of the family. Tonight your breaking out<br />
of the shade. Show the family why Big Girls Rule. In a breathtaking outfit<br />
sell your face to your family so that they will never see you the same<br />
again.
FUTURISTIC VS BIZARRE $300<br />
<strong>THE</strong>RE HAS BEEN AN EVOLUTION <strong>OF</strong> SUPERHEROES AND ALLIANCES OVER <strong>THE</strong> YEARS, GIVING US A GLIMPSE<br />
INTO <strong>THE</strong> FUTURE. SOME NOTABLE ONES INCLUDE: BATMAN BEYOND (CIRCA 2039 A.D.), SPIDER-MAN 2099,<br />
AVENGERS NEXT, X-MEN 2099 AND LEGION <strong>OF</strong> SUPERHEROES (30TH AND 31ST CENTURIES). EACH <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong>SE<br />
HAS LONG-STANDING LEGACIES THAT TRANSCEND TIME, MUCH LIKE <strong>THE</strong> <strong>HOUSE</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>EBONY</strong>. FOR EVERY<br />
SUPERHERO, <strong>THE</strong>RE IS AN OPPOSING SUPERVILLAIN. TONIGHT, WE WANT YOU TO TAKE A CHARACTER FROM A<br />
CURRENT SUPERHERO TEAM AND BRING US <strong>THE</strong> FUTURISTIC VERSION. (HINT: CYBERNETICS, ELECTRONIC,<br />
METALLIC, ETC.) OR BRING TO LIFE YOUR OWN BIZARRE VERSION <strong>OF</strong> A GRUESOME SUPERVILLAIN THAT HAS<br />
BEEN INCUBATING IN <strong>THE</strong> SEWERS <strong>OF</strong> NYC. (HINT: ALIEN RESURRECTION CIRCA 2379 A.D., KILLER CROC, ETC.)<br />
PARTY CITY OR STORE BOUGHT COSTUMES ARE UNACCEPTABLE!<br />
*SPONSORED BY LEGENDARY RODNEY & TIM DELFINO <strong>EBONY</strong>*
WE’LL SEE YOU AT <strong>THE</strong> FUNCTION<br />
EEEEEEEEEEEE!!