Q
International Ms Bootblack 2008
SE Bootblack 2007
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Q, easily recognized by her blonde mohawk, is a two-time award winning bootblack and internationally recognized presenter both within and outside of the leather community. An activist for more than 15 years, Q has consistently made strides to bridge the various communities to which she belongs. Her most recent journey as a titleholder in the leather community provided her with the opportunity to continue a rich tradition of education while indulging her activist side.
Born and raised a southern boi, Q currently lives in Charlotte, NC. Q considers herself very fortunate to have been involved with a variety of service organizations outside of the leather and BDSM communities prior to beginning her leather journey. She has worked with organizations such as City Year Columbia, SC Gay and Lesbian Pride Movement and CALCASA.
Q first encountered bootblacking while attending her very first leather event, Together in Leather, in 2005. Her next exposure to bootblacking, at Frolicon 2006, started Q on her journey to learn more regarding this art. Q was honored to receive the title of SouthEast Bootblack in June 2007. Her title year afforded her the opportunity to provide a tangible service to our community, while at the same time providing continued opportunity for her own personal growth. Her path of continued growth lead her to participate in the International Ms Bootblack contest in San Francisco in May of 2008, where she was further honored by earning that title. Q used that time to do her part to contribute to a rich tradition of education in our community both here and abroad.
Since earning her first title, Q has had the privilege of attending, presenting or bootblacking at Great Lakes Leather Alliance, Black Beat, WhipperSnappers (ATL), DomCon Atlanta, Florida Fetish Weekend, Folsom Street Fair, Southwest Leather Conference, TESfest, Mid-Atlantic Leather, Beyond Leather and South Plains Leatherfest. She has also presented internationally at Velvet Eden and the Birmingham Bizarre Bazaar, both in the UK.
Q has been honored to serve as a judge for Southwest Leather Conference, Great Lakes Leather Alliance, Southeast Leatherfest, North Carolina Leather Contest and Mr/Ms New Jersey Leather.
A queer polyamorous leather boi, Q has a growing love for the more physical styles of play, but likes the sharp and shinies too. It’s well known that flirting is Q’s default mode of communication. She can often be found with a charming smile on her face or looking mischievous with the other bois. On rare occasions the boi might even be found dancing on a table for the right amount of money…for charity of course!
Not wanting to rest on her laurels, Q seeks to actively serve as a bridge for our community’s kinky youth and more established members whenever possible.
