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Milwaukee's House of Mizrahi Preserves Ballroom Culture, Recognized by Milwaukee
- Milwaukee's House of Mizrahi actively preserves and revitalizes ballroom culture through community events like MKE Vogue Nights.
- This initiative addresses the impact of the permanent closure of This Is It, a venue that Wynn described as a welcoming and supportive environment primarily for Black and brown individuals, leaving many feeling displaced.
- Ballroom culture, developed over decades within communities of Black and brown LGBTQ+ individuals, blends voguing, fashion, and gender expression with a strong emphasis on authenticity and creating a safe, supportive environment.
- Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson formally recognized Ricardo and House of Mizrahi's work with an official letter, affirming the cultural importance of ballroom legacy.
- Their ongoing initiatives suggest the continued growth and preservation of ballroom as a vital space for Black LGBTQIA+ identity and creative expression in Milwaukee.
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