PERMISSION is a glimpse of what melanated people look like outside of the gaze of dominant society, where they feel safe, protected and celebrated. Now a limited edition 200-page compilation of photos, essays, poems and more by seven photographers given exclusive access over 20 years of the Debauchery Ball.

As a bonus the book includes the soundtrack of original and remade House music, “Debauchery Bangers,” created for the documentary. Photographers and producers will be on hand to sign copies. This private event will take place in Bronzeville, Chicago. Address shared with RSVP.

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PERMISSION: The Release! The Debauchery Book debut! | Eventnoire

The Afrofuturistic Black BDSM-themed flagship of the series. 20 years running, the DBall is the defining celebration borne out of the sensual and electric nature of Chicago’s House music culture. Today it is an audience revered, protected space for POCs to marvel and be marveled at as living works of art and experience an uninhibited abandon they may not have known they needed. It’s a sensory engaging feast designed to fill its attendees up with joy, healing and a greater sense of self simply by being their most beautiful selves.

Once upon a time some of the liveliest people in the Western zodiac born under particular signs were forced to celebrate their entrance into this world in the wintertime, specifically in the Midwest. Such an egregious error and insulting assault has been corrected with WBR, a summertime Debauchery celebration.

PAINTED, DARK & DIVINE is a living exhibition of AfroEroticism, dance, and Black divinity. Think Met Ball but WAY nakeder, sweatier and more Afrocentric!

We're ever evolving and growing this series to provide these exclusive spaces dedicated to the healing, liberation and joy of melanated people no matter their national, sexual or religious identity. We deserve happiness and healing and the Debauchery Ball series is honored to play a part in that process.

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Thank you to all supporting sponsors, contributors and members who help to make all of this happen year after year.