It was founded in June , was the center of the local BDSM community for almost 20 years, and continues to this day. Jack McGeorge was one of its founders. Black Rose was one of the founding coalition partners of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom , which was founded in From through , the organization held hotel-based conventions that included educational sessions, vendor rooms and play parties.
For much of that time, the events were annual and by had grown to be among the largest such events held on the East Coast. Annual events continued through The group's last large event was held in to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Blix refused to accept McGeorge's resignation. Later, Hua Jiang, spokeswoman for U. The increased prominence of the internet, and especially the founding of the social networking site Fetlife in , allowed alternative sexuality groups to multiply and flourish.
It is an especially important resource for newcomers to BDSM, for whom its educational emphasis is both practical and less intimidating than other points of entry. For most of its history, the group has also hosted monthly socials whose emphasis have varied over time from hands-on educational workshops to social play parties. Black Rose is governed by a board of directors elected by its membership. Black Rose includes several special interest groups SIGs : [ 9 ].
Among its other activities, Black Rose annually grants awards: [ 10 ]. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version. In other projects.
Wikidata item. Awards [ edit ]. Similar organizations [ edit ]. References [ edit ]. McGeorge II". The Washington Post.
