Gillette Nina Oricci, a renowned runway instructor and LGBTQIA+ advocate, has been teaching modeling and ballroom runway classes since 2014. She has been an integral part of the Ballroom community for 15 years, earning the Legendary title for her mastery of the European Runway category. Gillette has graced the pages of magazines such as Vogue,…

In honor of Pride Month, MEFeater and TENz Magazine have joined forces to highlight the Ballroom Scene's profound influence on fashion, entertainment, and mainstream pop culture. Click HERE to view the full listicle. This collaboration aims to educate and inform our readers about the achievements of individuals in the Ballroom scene, both on and off the…

"We are here; we've always been here, and we'll always be here; we exist." Amiyah Scott, also known as King Amiyah on Instagram, made this impactful remark as she accepted the prestigious Rising Star Award at the GLAAD Awards in 2018. Amiyah Scott, a 36-year-old transgender woman of color from New Orleans, has been an…

Every year, Pride Month rolls around, and suddenly, every beauty brand has a rainbow theme. However, Pride and LGBTQIA+ rights don't matter only in June; they're important every single day. Luckily, there are several LGBTQIA+ beauty brands that support queer rights all year long. Whether it is skincare or makeup products, there is an LGBTQIA+ beauty…

Brooklyn — In studio B, clothes racks lined the left wall, and photo concepts were taped to the right wall in parts that weren’t covered by mirrors. In the center of the room, tables were filled with an array of accessories, showcasing exquisite Brandon Blackwood bags, shimmering gold jewelry, and sleek midnight-black Zoulette sunglasses. The…

From creating hair looks for the MET gala to getting her 10s in the ballroom scene with the house of Tisci, Tokyo Stylez is doing it all. Including starring in Irregular Exposure’s newest collection. Rooted in community and inclusion, founder and MEFeater's Beauty of Business alumni, Jessica Williams aims to celebrate pride month artistically and…

This summer, Kathreen Sterling is heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as Haiti's first Female Olympic Boxer! As a Haitian-American woman in a ruthlessly male-dominated arena, Kathreen is not your typical boxing champ. After graduating from the Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Fashion Design, Sterling began her career in the corporate working world.…
On June 26th, MEFeater collaborated with the Kinfolk 94 to celebrate PRIDE Month! Our host included POSE FX’s Ryan Jamaal Swain, DevDoee, and Dez! Please scroll below for your photos. Photographed by Ritchie King

by Charlotte Rutherford
The 19-year-old actress, Amandla Stenberg, has just come out as gay.
Two years ago, Amandla came out as bisexual at a Teen Vogue Snapchat interview. Two years later, in Wonderland's pride month spread, Amandla tells King Princess, "Yep, I'm gay."
by Charlotte Rutherford.
The actress who stole our hearts in "The Hunger Games" continues to expose…