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Community Spotlight

An Interview with Onyx Northwest, Part 2

This is Part 2 of our interview with Sir Damien, vice president of ONYX Northwest. This conversation gets more personal: Sir Damien talks about why he joined ONYX and its leadership, finding brotherhood and belonging, and some of ONYX’s legendary kink events, including its annual run, IML dance party, and educational opportunities.

Jason F
February 24, 2023

Community Spotlight

An Interview with ONYX Northwest, Part 1

When SLSC heard that ONYX Northwest – the national fraternal organization’s chapter for leathermen of color in Washington, Oregon and Northern California – was opening up a new pledge class, we wanted the inside scoop.

Jason F
February 21, 2023

Community Spotlight

An Interview with Doghouse Leathers

I visited Doghouse Leathers and met with its owner, Dan “Puppy” Daniels, to talk shop about the business and its place in the Seattle leather and kink community.

Jason F
September 5, 2022