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Revision as of 01:46, 11 March 2024

The Royal House of LaBeija is the first ballroom house founded by Crystal LaBeija and Lottie LaBeija in 1968. It is also the first to host benefits to raise awareness during the 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic. In the 1960s and 1970s the pageant world was overwhelmingly integrated – for women of color,  lightening your skin with makeup was the norm for a chance at winning. In her early years, Crystal worked,  competed, and made a name for herself during the 1960s Manhattan drag circuit. She was a fur fanatic who was  an epitome of glamour and poise. Ultimately, she went on to win the title “Miss Manhattan”, an achievement  which would land her a spot in future affluent pageants. Unbeknownst to her, she would make history on a cold  Monday evening - February 13th, 1967. On this night, the Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest was held at  New York City's Town Hall. Announced as the third runner up & coming in fourth place, Crystal unleashes her  long overdue rage at judges and walks off stage. In that moment, she realized the standard of beauty was solely  based on race. The winner was announced as a much younger, less than-glamorous White woman. The unforgettable events of the evening would be captured on film in the Iconic 1968 documentary The Queen. Crystal and Lottie established the House of LaBeija in response to the racially oppressive drag pageant system of 1960s America.[1] In 1972, Crystal & Lottie LaBeija presents: “The 1st Annual House of LaBeija Ball” at Up the Downstairs Case in Harlem, NY. This is thought to be the birth of house culture within the ballroom scene—as it is known today.[2] Houses serve as alternative families, primarily for gay, gender nonconforming and transgender youth and others who feel ostracized from conventional support systems.[3]

The Term - "House"

In ballroom, a “house” is a safe- haven for queer people of color and a home with a family for those who don’t have one. As with any traditional home, it is structured with a Mother (the head/leader/financier of the house) and Children (younger members of the house). A staple that is still implemented today.

House of LaBeija Film

On April 19, 2022, the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the House of LaBeija, a short film created by Fredgy Noël, would be featured at the festival.[4] The film pays homage to the Royal House of LaBeija through a series of letters from its members. The film casts Vivian LaBeija, Samil LaBeija, Krystal LaBeija, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Bougie LaBeija, Jeffrey Bryant, and Diovanna LaBeija.[5][6]

Notable Member

Name Tenure Notes
Junior LaBeija 1974-Present Pioneer Icon
Jeffrey Bryant 1982-Present Overall Overseer & Trademark Owner

House Mothers & House Fathers

House Mothers

Name Tenure Notes
Lottie LaBeija 1968-1972 Founding Member & Financier
Crystal LaBeija 1968-1972 Founding Member & Face of LaBeija
Pepper LaBeija 1972–2003 Protégé of Crystal LaBeija & 1st Overall Mother
Kia LaBeija 2016–2019[7] Overall Mother & 1sy Cis-Gender Mother
Vivian LaBeija 2019-Present Queen Mother
Egyptt LaBeija 2019-Present Overall Godmother
Jasmin Rice LaBeija 2019-Present International Godmother
Samil Labeija 2020-Present[8] NYC Chapter Mother - 1st Chapter Mother
Summer LaBeija 2021-Present Overall Mother
Asheeria LaBeija 2021-Present Florida Godmother
Pandora LaBeija 2021-Present Florida Chapter Mother
LeeLee LaBeija 2022-Presnt Colorado Chapter Mother
Reante LaBeija 2023-Present California Chapter Mother

House Fathers

Name Tenure Notes
Chris LaBeija 1985-1997 Acting Father
James LaBeija 1987-1989 Acting Father
Tommie LaBeija 1989–1989 Acting Father
Chris LaBeija 1991-1995 Acting Father 2nd term
Tiny LaBeija 2011-2016 1st Chapter Father
Derrick LaBeija 2016-2017 1st Overall Father
Freddie LaBeija 2017–2018 Acting NYC Father
Freddie LaBeija 2019-2020 Overall Father
Jamal LaBeija 2019-2024 Florida Father
Bernard LaBeija 2019-Present Overall Godfather
Marcus LaBeija 2021-present NYC Father
Lyric LaBeija 2021-Present Overall Father
Divine Prince LaBeija 2021-Present South East Godfather
Alphonso LaBeija 2024-Present NYC Godfather
Jamal LaBeija 2024-Present Southeast Father

Notable Dates & Events

Tenure Notes
1967 Crystal walks off the stage at the Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest. 
1968 Historical pageant documentary “The Queen” is released. 
1968 Together, Crystal LaBeija & Lottie LaBeija founded The House of LaBeija. 
1974 Junior LaBeija joined the House of LaBeija and became the first male house member & the first  commentator of ballroom – creating history.
1982 In the documentary TV Transvestite, Crystal LaBeija officially solidified Pepper LaBeija as  Queen/Overall Mother.
1989 The House of LaBeija performs at Susanne Bartsch’s "Love Ball"
1989 Pepper LaBeija and the House of LaBeija Presents: "The Royal House of Sunshine Balls"
1990s Crystal LaBeija dies from complications of liver failure in the mid - 1990s
1990 Historical ballroom documentary “Paris is Burning” is released & Icon Junior LaBeija raises to national  fame.
1991 Along with Dorian Corey, Willie Ninja and Jennie Livingston, Pepper LaBeija was featured on The Joan Rivers Show
2003 Pepper LaBeija dies of a heart attack.

References

  1. ^ Iovannone, Jeffry J. (Jun 29, 2018). "Crystal LaBeija: Legendary House Mother". Medium. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved Jan 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Street, Mikelle (August 19, 2016). "The Iconic Drag Queen Behind Frank Ocean's 'Endless'". Vice. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Jones Chanel, Isla (March 26, 2015). "A GIF Guide to Voguing (+ Short History)". Standard Culture. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "The House of LaBeija | 2022 Tribeca Festival".
  5. ^ "Here are all of the LGBTQ+ films at the 2022 Tribeca Festival!". 20 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes 'Corner Office' with Jon Hamm, Ray Romano's 'Somewhere in Queens', More". 19 April 2022.
  7. ^ Graham, Annabel (January 18, 2018). "The Underside of Glamour: An Interview of Kia LaBeija". Autre Magazine. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  8. ^ "Instagram".
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