ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to people of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives. Support, spirituality, safety, and saneness are keys to attaining our goals. Toward this end, it is the principle aim of ONYX to develop in its members’ the highest standards of loyalty to the laws and established code of ONYX and to treat all in society with honor, unselfishness, and tolerance. It is the responsibility of each member to uphold the traditions, standards, and practices of this organization as well as the time-honored principles of democracy on which this country was built. It is the fundamental belief of this organization that no finer means is offered for the achievement of these aims than the brotherly association of persons with similar tastes, inclinations, and goals. ONYX was founded in 1995 in Chicago to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Leather community. Mufasa organized the founding members. The Founding Fathers of ONYX were: Mufasa, David M., Steve B., Nate G. and Wes G. They formed the first Board of Officers with Mufasa (President), Nate (Vice President), David (Pledge Master), Wes (Secretary) and Steve (Treasurer). ONYX’s first pledge was Bill H. and the colors were designed by ONYX brother Charles C. of Caliber Leathers. ONYX has had a long-standing reputation within the Leather Community with members nationwide and internationally. We are the longest existing Leather club for People of Color and are known for our hospitality and our infamous annual ONYX Leather Dance at International Mr. Leather Weekend in Chicago and our Gear Show/Cocktail party at Mid Atlantic Leather in Washington, DC. ONYX celebrates its bi-annual anniversary Weekend Run “BLACKOUT” hosted by one of our Nine Chapters! ONYX has always been involved in charity work. There are nine chapters: Midwest (based in Chicago), Southeast (based in Atlanta), Northeast (based in New York City), Mid-Atlantic (based in Washington, DC), Southwest (based in Los Angeles), Great Lakes (based in Cleveland and Detroit), Northwest (based in San Francisco), Lone Star (based in Dallas) and Deep South (based in Ft. Lauderdale) where each chapter is involved in contributing back to the Leather, LGBTQ and People of Color communities. HIV prevention and care organizations and those that aid youth have always been of note. ONYX Gulf Coast chapter was founded in October 2021 to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the Gulf Coast community. The Founding Fathers of ONYX Gulf Coast are Marcus, Brandon, Maurice, Leonard and Geius. Their first bar night was held at the New Orleans Phoenix on the Last Saturday of October, Halloween Weekend, in 2021. Our bar night was on the last Saturday of every other month. The brothers in the New Orleans were approached by the Reneged Bears to cover their Beer Bust night for a short several weeks until September 2022. We host a bi monthly club night at the Phoenix bar in New Orleans ONYX Gulf Coast has had the pleasure of connecting with many Leather Clubs/Organizations and LGBTQ events throughout the Gulf Coast area including New Orleans Pride, Southern Decadence, BLeather in Mobile, Leather to Geaux and many more! ONYX Gulf Coast is a regional chapter of The Men of ONYX Inc., which is a National Organization. That means we exist as a chapter to a larger organization that is nationally governed. Our mission is the same as that of The Men of ONYX, Inc. and we hold true to the values and principles of the ONYX Men Code. All who support our cause may become members of ONYX. We thank the elders in the People of Color Leather Community for paving the way for us to exist. ONYX honors that tradition and looks forward to many more years.
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This club is part of The Men of ONYX Inc. (ONYX)
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