Our Work
Projects & Collaborations
A look at the campaigns, workshops, productions, and initiatives The Black Improper has brought to life.
SOSUniverse.org - Branding & Production
TBI assembled a branding team, created production protocols, and assisted with program development for Vella Riley's trans sex-worker FLARE initiative resource platform at SOSUniverse.org.
Marsha P. Johnson Inaugural Trans Calendar
Incepted by Chasity Bowick, TBI produced Marsha P. Johnson's Inaugural Trans Calendar - a nationally recognized project featuring trans icons including Dominique Jackson, Hope Giselle, and Isis King.
2024 In Living Color Black Pride Mixture Ball
Alongside Boston Black Pride, PrideXtended, and Chastity's Consulting, The Black improper brought Boston its first mixture (Mainstream and Kiki scene) Ball. Hosted by Legendary Precious Basquiat & Boston's New Voice Pooh Mulan.
Ballroom 101 Workshops
TBI was hired by the Mass Commission of LGBTQ Youth to deliver tailored ballroom experiences at UMass Amherst and Endicott College, as part of their Safety Schools Gay/Straight Alliance conferences for members transitioning to college.
Ballroom Performance Exhibition
TBI produced a live Ballroom Performance Exhibition for the Mass Commission for LGBTQ Youth's Harlem Renaissance Gala - bringing ballroom culture to a prestigious celebration of Black and queer excellence.
Rick & Morty kiki Adeventures Ball
The Black Improper's first Official Pride Ball sponsored by The Multicultural AIDS Coalition and Boston Pride 4 The People.
#TransEmpire 2023 Calendar
A celebratory calendar that represented Boston's local trans activists, artists, and leaders - amplifying their stories and visibility within the community.