First Impressions: Plus-Size Photo Showcase + QTBIPOC Singles Mixer ✨

The First Impressions fashion photo series by Morganeliz features 12 Black, queer, plus-size folks based in the DMV area, styled in thrifted pieces curated to reflect their unique aesthetics.

Discover the introspective + unique series in person at the showcase on Saturday, February 22nd from 7-10 PM at in Brentwood, MD.

The event also doubles as a QTBIPOC singles mixer—an opportunity to connect with like-minded queer BIPOC folks in a relaxed, vibrant space featuring an interactive conversation activity and plenty of good energy!

miXt Food Hall (which is right on the border of DC) also has an array of amazing local food vendors and great drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to help you set the mood.

If this sounds like your vibe, make sure to RSVP before it's too late—we can’t wait to see you soon!

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12 DMV-based Black, queer, plus-size folks were choosen to be part of this exciting project. Connect with them below on Instagram!

alex lenoard (she/her): @alexdleo410

ares lewis (he/him): @gaypeeche

celeste reyes (she/her): @celeste_reco

felicia "fela" taliaferro (she/her): @fela.sol

kadesh duBose (they/them, he/him): @thatfilmguy93

montinque morgan (she/her): @montiniqquem

maereg gebretekle (she/they): @maeregg

muse dodd (they/them): @museofire

saffy (any/all pronouns): @saffyslays

sam master (she/her): @thefirenextime

serlena rose flowers (she/her): @serlenarose

zahra/zed wardrick (they/he): @standby4content

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There'll be a donation bin at the event for clothing, shoes, and accessories on behalf of our partner Swap DC. Donations must be washed, and all sizes, brands, and children's clothing are accepted.

Swap DC fosters a creative, diverse community through workshops and events that promote recycling and reduce waste. Since 2015, they’ve recycled over 12 tons of clothing, upcycled waste, and supported those in need.

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Swap DC

website: swapdc.com

instagram: instagram.com/swapdc

Swap DC is the only creative recycling in Washington, DC that fosters a fun and diverse community around swapping byempowering people with workshops and creative recycling events to reduce waste and encourage recycling in our community, for our planet.

We bring awareness to the consequences of consumerism on our environment and our culture. Since its debut in 2015, Swap DC has successfully recycled over 12 tons of clothing while closing the textile loop by upcycling waste and helping those in need. We actively work to create the necessary conditions to ensure a world where everyone, no matter your class, size or color feels included in improving the climate crisis and helping our planet. Our events bring awareness to the effects of the many biases and racism in the environmental industry and the effects it has on our community and planet.

Plush DMV

instagram: instagram.com/plushdmv

x/twitter: x.com/plushdmv

facebook: facebook.com/PlushDMV

Plush DMV is a fat positive community, focused on empowering people of all body sizes, and hosting fat friendly events in the Washington DC area.

Lez Black Gurls

website: linktr.ee/lezblackgurls

instagram: instagram.com/lezblackgurlsbmore

Lez Black Gurls is focused on creating safe, fun spaces for black lesbians in and around Baltimore. We want to bring different experiences to the community, such as hiking, game or paint nights and happy hour meet-ups. We are most proud of the variety of events we host and the increase in our social media presence.

Host or Publisher Morganeliz