Houses
Since the 1970s, Houses led by Mothers and Fathers have served as chosen family units and support systems for Black and Latinx LGBTQ youth and adults. Below is a collection of photographs of Houses, Mothers, and Fathers we located from community pages, documentaries, and photography books. There is also a house timeline created by ballroom historian Kevin Omni Burrus below the gallery.
A timeline of Houses founded between 1972-1989 by Kevin Omni Burrus
1972 The House of LaBeija founded by Mother Crystal LaBeija and Lottie
1972 The House of Corey founded by Mother Dorian and Father Chipper Corey
1974 The House of Dior founded by Father Jay Dior
1975 The House of Wong founded by La Duchess Wong and Nicole Wong
1975 The House of Dupree founded by Paris Dupree and Ernest "Burger" Dupree
1977 The House of Christian founded by Andy Cristian and Erskine Christian
1977 The House of Plenty founded by Candy Plenty, Rhonda Plenty, and Rob Plenty
1978 The House of Chanel founded
1978 The House of Ebony founded by Richard and Father Larry
1979 The House of Pendavis founded by Mother Avis and Father Kirk Pendavis
1979 The House of Princess founded by Rose Princess
1979 The House of Omni founded by Thomas and Kevin Omni
1981 The House of Danka founded by Pam Danka and Murphy Danka
1982 The House of St. Laurent founded by Robbie St. Laurent
1982 The House of Voutique founded by Spanky and Kiki
1982 The House of Ninja founded by Willi Ninja
1982 The House of Xtravaganza founded by Father Hector Valle
1982 The House of Essence founded by Barbara Essence
1983 The House of Mahogany founded by Morel
1983 The House of Lauren founded by Dennis and Kim
1984 The House of Jourdan founded by Father Larry
1984 The House of Legend founded
1988 The House of Revlon founded
1988 The House of Elite founded by Father Devin Omni Pendavis
1988 The House of Fields founded by Mother Patricia Fields
1988 The House of Maqnifique founded
1988 The House of Del Rios founded by Mother Mother Lucy Del Rios
1989 The House of Milan founded by Eric Bizarr, Mother Terry Omni Milan, and Father Roger Omni Milan