{"product_id":"ballroom-a-history-a-movement-a-celebration-hardcover","title":"Ballroom: A History, a Movement, a Celebration - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Roberson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMikelle Street\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous, authoritative, and image-filled celebration of pageantry and community created by ballroom culture for Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ people.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The subculture of Ballroom emerged in Harlem in the '60s out of a need for safe and inclusive spaces for Black and Brown queer people, in which family-like \"Houses\" competed at performative balls, allowing members of this marginalized groups to shine. Thanks to shows like \u003ci\u003ePos\u003c\/i\u003ee and \u003ci\u003eLegendary\u003c\/i\u003e, it has grown into a global phenomenon. It offers refuge from the threats and violence against the LGBTQIA+ community while also serving as a testament to the radical nature of queer joy with its pageantry and commitment to chosen family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBallroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration \u003c\/i\u003eis an exhaustively researched tome honoring where Ballroom began and where it is now. It explores how Ballroom has served the Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ community. Bringing both an authoritative and entertaining sweep to this hugely important and influential cultural sensation, this book is filled with photos, interviews, and stories, presenting a captivating, well-documented narrative about not only how to survive but how to do so fashionably, glamorously, and in the company of one another. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Roberson\u003c\/b\u003e is a multifaceted figure in the LGBTQ+ community, serving as a theologian, public health practitioner, activist, artist, and cultural leader. He holds academic positions at C-RRED, The New School University, and Union Theological Seminary in NYC. Roberson is deeply involved in the House Ball Community, having founded four major houses and co-founded The Ballroom Freedom School. He co-conceptualized the House Lives Matters National Leadership Initiative and edits the \"Arts Everywhere\/Ballroom Freedom School\" publication. His influence extends to mainstream media, having worked as a cultural consultant for the FX series \u003ci\u003ePose\u003c\/i\u003e. Roberson's work focuses on uplifting Black\/Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals through various platforms and initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52442228818227,"sku":"9780762489084","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/n7Stuc2aCS9780762489084.webp?v=1758894791","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/ballroom-a-history-a-movement-a-celebration-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}