OA Father Fame Dior & Shani Baraka Resource Center Presents 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball , 25 July

OA Father Fame Dior & Shani Baraka Resource Center Presents 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball

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Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm

6 hours

Newark, NJ

Date & Location

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm (EDT)

Newark, NJ, United States

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OA Father Fame Dior & Shani Baraka Resource Center Presents 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball
OA Father Fame Dior & Shani Baraka Resource Center Presents The 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball

Admission: FREE !

MCs: Mya Dior & HOF Havoc 🎤

Dj Belindzz on the beats 🎶

Categories For The Night

1. OTA Runway: “Colors of Pride”

Tonight pump the runway embodying a flag of your choice (Rainbow, Trans, Bi, Lesbian, etc.). Your look must reflect all colors of the flag you choose.
(4 Trophies 🏆 1 Cash Winner 💵)

2. OTA Best Dressed: “Fashion Diva”

Tonight we want you to come in an inspired look from one of the queer style icons listed below.

◦ Billy Porter
◦ Janelle Monae
◦ David Bowie
◦ Freddie Mercury
◦ Laverne Cox
◦ Grace Jones
◦ Elton John
(2 Trophies 🏆 1 Cash Winner 💵 )

3. OTA Face “Pride in Every Pore”

Tonight, we celebrate the beauty of being boldly, unapologetically you. Serving flawless skin & captivating bone structure. The look is up to you but you must incorporate subtle or bold Pride elements—whether it’s rainbow gems, flag-colored eye shadow, or just the sparkle of joy in your eyes.
(5 trophies 🏆 1 Cash Winner 💵 )


4. Realness “Pride Behind The Mask”

Can you walk through the world living in your truth while still blending in? Whether it’s a rainbow pin on a corporate blazer, a pride sock with sneakers, or a coded message on your tee… this category is about living proudly, but still remaining REAL will your tea get clocked? Just bring it but you must have a pride related article of clothing or prop.
( 12 Trophies 🏆 1 Cash Winner 💵 )


5. OTA Performance: “This Is What Pride Looks Like”(OTA Performance)

Today at the 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Ball we want to highlight the original pride flag created by Gilbert Baker in 1978. Each subcategory has to bring it in their perspective color.

Virgins: “The Sun” Yellow
Vogue Fems: “Life” Red
Twister: “Healing” Orange
Womens: “Nature” Green
FQS: “The Spirit” Violet
Drags: “Serenity” Blue
FF Legends: “Sex” Pink
MF Legends: “Art & Magic” Turquoise
(8 Trophies 🏆 1 Cash winner 💵 )


Com vs Com “The Voice of Pride”

Tonight were keeping it simple and straight to the point. Come wake the ball up with an original commentation using the words “pride” & “joy”
(1 trophy 🏆 1 cash winner )

Campaign As A House
“Pride With A Purpose”

This year at the 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball we are asking houses to bring us a full political or social movement. Whether you are fighting for trans rights or gender liberation the choice is up to you. Educate us while also entertaining us. Make it fun and interactive!!

1 Trophy 🏆 1 Cash Winner 💵


Nail Affair/Hair Affair
“Pride At Your Fingertips”

Tonight we are looking for a cohesive nail & hair affair incorporating everything Pride!! Think long glitter rainbow nails , Big colorful hair. Your look must scream PRIDE from your head to your fingertips!!

1 Trophy 🏆 1 Cash Winner 💵


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OA Father Fame Dior & Shani Baraka Resource Center Presents 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball , 25 July
OA Father Fame Dior & Shani Baraka Resource Center Presents 2nd Annual Pride & Joy Kiki Ball
Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm