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It's the voice of pain that resonates with us all? Icon Kevin JZ Prodigy interview by FUNCTION Original video: https://youtu.be/MBgLyLaUXeg

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Jon Gates was one of many gay activists across Canada who met the 1980s with the "grit and determination" he describes. He championed HIV treatment equity from Toronto to the African continent, refusing to accept progress that left the Global South behind. We are working to ensure stories like his—and the diverse legacies of the movement—are never forgotten. Help us protect our history and ensure these voices are heard by the city. Endorse the Echoes proposal to restore and enhance The AIDS Memorial at the link in our bio. [Post by The AIDS Memorial Project]

As we start the new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the movement, momentum, and moments that shaped our studio over the last six months, from community and culture to product launches, and project openings. Read the full story and subscribe to our newsletter via the link in our bio. #YabuPushelberg #Happenings

CANADIAN OVERSEER LEGENDARY CHARMED MULAN MONROE 2X BEST DRESSED OTY $1500 BEST DRESSED WINNER $4000 CATEGORY WINNER **HIGHEST CATEGORY WINNER IN CANADIAN HISTORY! Thank you to my team: @fawaka_zaza , @ellisesq @nucreationfashions , @safiyashouse @gervacy , @desirediseiye @ebony_xclusive @leelandxo , @victorshae for helping the visions in my head come to life for 2025. THANK YOU : @hausofhuamulan @thehouseofmonroe @tyshi.noir @kaijinao.intl @stormdayvis THANKYOU : @torontokikiballroomalliance @canadianballroomcollective @function10.ca @vanvoguejam @ballroom4community @mrmapleleaf @ralphescamillan #lovewillneverdowithoutyou

HIV awareness and sexual education have always been at the heart of what we do. Presented by FUNCTION and Maggie’s Toronto, in partnership with Yabu Pushelberg and Plot, this year’s campaign invites you inward—to reflect on the nuances of stigma, the complexities of disclosure, and the everyday acts of care we can all embrace for a more compassionate future. How do you show up when it matters? Visit DESTIGMATIZE.ca to find out. Starring: Justen Ross / @jussten Creative Director & Executive Producer: Nikolaos Théberge-Dritsas / @heterosexism Creative Director & Program Manager: Tamar Carter / @tamar.carter1 Produced by Plot / @madebyplot Directed by Eric Richards / @ericrichards Executive Producers: Rahul Madan / @madanrahul Maxim Vlasseko / @mvlassenko Producer: Moé Nurse / @toothpick.yamamoto Cinematographer: Matt Levin-Gold / @matt.lg Photographer: Kirk Lisaj / @largecrewneck HMU: Ms.Myles / @ms.mylesmua Wardrobe: Leban Osmani / @lebanosmani Offline: Saints Editorial / @saintseditorial Online: Darling VFX / @darling_vfx Audio: TA2 Sound + Music / @ta2soundandmusic With Heartfelt Thanks To: Funder: ViiV Healthcare / @viivhealthcare Partner: Yabu Pushelberg / @yabupushelberg Production Partner: Plot / @madebyplot Post-Production Partner: Saints Editorial / @saintseditorial Web Partner: Locomotive / @locomotivemtl Styling Partner: Holt Renfrew / @holtrenfrew Safer Sex Partner: Jems / @jemsforall PR Partner: Shannon Stephaniuk / @glossypr Rental Partner: Ontario Camera / @ontariocamera Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers Action Project is supported in part by ViiV Healthcare. The views expressed herein by Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers Action Project are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of ViiV Healthcare ULC.

For Pride 2025, we partnered with Holt Renfrew and FUNCTION to create House of Renfrew: A Legendary Ballroom Story, a campaign celebrating the artistry and legacy of ballroom culture. Rooted in the history of 1960s, 70s, 80s New York and pioneered by Black trans women, ballroom continues to be a vital space of expression and resilience for QTBIPOC communities. FUNCTION, founded to nurture and elevate this community in Canada, brought deep cultural insight and authenticity to the project. Learn more about the project via link in our profile. The HOUSE OF RENFREW is: Tamar @tamar.carter1 Aura @heterosexism Jazmine @jazmine.pdf Lavender @leisurelylavender Lamei @lameimulanwest Akil @akilelijah Creative Direction & Production: SUPERFANTASTIC and FUNCTION @function10.ca Makeup: Ms Myles @ms.mylesmua Hair: Tamar Carter @tamar.carter1 Stylist: Leban Osmani @lebaniosmani Assistant Stylist: Brianna Funk-Clements @briannafunkclements Photos: Kirk Lisaj @largecrewneck Words: Connor Garel @nopeconnor Music: DJ Delish @djdeliiish Video Production: Plot @madebyplot Post-Production: Arketype @arketypeworld @holtrenfrew @holtrenfrewogilvy

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STYLED FOR PRIDE ✨ Stylist @lebaniosmani takes you behind the scenes of our House of Renfrew Pride 2025 campaign, created in collaboration with @function10.ca and @superfantastic.design ! FIERTÉ STYLÉE ✨ Le styliste @lebaniosmani vous entraîne dans les coulisses de notre campagne La Maison des Renfrew de la Fierté 2025, créée de concert avec @function10.ca et @superfantastic.design !

FIERTÉ STYLÉE ✨ Le styliste @lebaniosmani vous entraîne dans les coulisses de notre campagne La Maison des Renfrew de la Fierté 2025, créée de concert avec @function10.ca et @superfantastic.design ! STYLED FOR PRIDE ✨ Stylist @lebaniosmani takes you behind the scenes of our House of Renfrew Pride 2025 campaign, created in collaboration with @function10.ca and @superfantastic.design !

More from the @holtrenfrew Pride 2025 campaign alongside @function10.ca and @superfantastic.design The category is – FACE ft. @jazmine.pdf “When you have a chosen family, you have people who have that lived experience, who can relate to you and make you feel normal, wanted, loved and validated.”— Jazmine. Full case study on our website 👩🏽‍💻