Our Services
Community Events Calendar
Now LiveThe Black Improper's community powered calendar is the city's ultimate urban-queer networking tool. Submit + Browse + Find ballroom events, nightlife, conferences, and art shows. Events For us, by us - all in one place.
TBI Mag
Now LiveTBI's Neighborhood Pulse mag — an online magazine that informs, celebrates, and gives a voice to the most vibrant and most silenced communities of Boston & beyond. Stay informed, keep up with changemakers, and get connected!
Project Production & Event Planning
Bookings AvailableFrom trans-celebratory print campaigns and ballroom performance exhibitions to full brand identity builds and resource platform launches - TBI brings vision, community knowledge, and creative execution to every project. We've produced nationally recognized calendars featuring icons like Dominique Jackson and Isis King, delivered tailored ballroom experiences for universities and LGBTQ youth commissions, and assembled branding teams for trans-led initiatives. Whether you need end-to-end event production or strategic project development, we've done it.
Cultural Workshops
Bookings AvailableWe offer a range of cultural experience workshops designed to educate, celebrate, and include.
Contact Kenyan James at kjames@theblackimproper.org to book.
Ballroom Showcase Packages
Ballroom 101
A 40-60 min history lesson on Ballroom culture, evolution, and today's scene - with visuals and Q&A.
Mini Ballroom Experience
An authentic mini ball with MC, DJ, 3-5 Ballroom talents, categories, and awards - all curated for your community.
Ballroom Event Consult
Full consultation for individuals or orgs looking to host their own ball.
Cultural Inclusion & Competency Workshops
Workshops designed to build cultural awareness, promote inclusion, and develop competency around the experiences of Black and Queer/Trans BIPOC communities.
- - Workplace safety for Black/Queer/Trans employees
- - Pronoun understanding and usage
- - Building inclusive work spaces
All Inclusion Sex Ed / STI Workshops
Inclusive sexual health education and STI awareness workshops that affirm and serve all community members, with a focus on creating safe and judgment-free spaces.
- - The reproductive system and process
- - STI risks of sexual activities
- - Protective methods