Speaker Mollena Williams on BDSM and issues facing minorities who play

Mollena Williams will be speaking on 'Being a person of color in the BDSM community' which will be 'a class for everyone, covering some of the issues faced by minorities in our community.  It will be Saturday, January 16th at CSPC in the annex.  Looks like a not to miss event.

When:          1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Where:        In the CSPC annex

Who:            18+.

Cost:            $20

Presenter:   Mollena Williams

Description:

While some kinksters embrace their Leather lifestyle with ease and nary a look back, others of us face difficult paths towards the leather lifestyle that are fraught with many pitfalls. One's religious, cultural and racial heritage can add myriad layers and nuances to the process. Though some may view the Leather Community as a utopian, egalitarian enclave, it actually is a microcosm, full of all of the twists, turns, fears and hopes that haunt and inspire the rest of the world.

In this class, we will discuss some of the issues facing minorities as their numbers grow within the public BDSM community. Stereotyping? Racism? Classism? 'Not in our Community!' you say? Think again. The instructor will share her own experiences in coming to terms with being a black female with submissive and slave tendencies, and still reconciling those feelings with feelings of isolation, guilt, desire, loss and an intense need to be true to her path.

EVERYONE is encouraged to attend; share your experiences or learn about the experiences of others in an open, accepting environment.

About the educator, Mollena Williams

Mollena is proud to have been awarded the title of Ms. SF Leather 2009!  She looks forward to serving the San Francisco Leather Community to the best of her ability, and to bringing honor to the amazing leather lifestyle.

 Mollena has over 12 years of experience in the BDSM and Alternative Community.   She's blessed enough to occasionally travel nationally, teaching Leather Lifestyle classes.  Mollena has taught classes on Leather Lifestyle issues on many subjects and the list is always evolving ~ check out her BDSM Class Listings page.  She has conducted classes (by invitation) to BDSM and Leather Groups in Michigan, Oregon, Washington DC, Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, Arizona, California, Wisconsin, and Florida.

Track where she's been and where she's heading on the Twisted Teachings Page, and keep your eyes peeled for a dungeon near you! Contact Mollena if you want to discuss the possibility of having her present for your group, organization, or whomever.

In addition, Mollena has had her work published by the Society of Janus Newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Society's magazine, Prometheus, as well as the online magazine at ALT.COM and Bondage.com. She was interviewed for The Bottoming Book, ColorLines Magazine, and the award winning documentary 'Vice & Consent'.  She also got all tied up in the instructional video,'Jay Wiseman Teaches Rope Bondage'.  She's been interviewed by Sharon Glassman for The Huffington Post and by Angela Plaid for Racialicious. Her blog, The Perverted Negress, has been a featured blog on Fleshbot (not once but TWICE!) as well as the pick of the week for The Sugasm. And boy howdy, the venerated Jane's Guide thinks The Perverted Negress' Blog  is pretty rad!

She is pleased that her essay entitled 'BDSM and Race Play' will be appearing in the upcoming 'Best Sex Writing 2010' ~ check it out!

Beyond teaching and writing, Mollena has appeared on or moderated panel discussions on various topics including 'Issues of People of Color in the Leather Community', 'Negotiation', and 'Submissive Women's Issues.'

Mollena has studied the fields of interpersonal communications and conflict moderation extensively. She proudly bears the scars from being featured as 'Stunt Sub' for countless BDSM workshops and demonstrations, and has worked with many acclaimed teachers and educators, including Celeste Devenaux, Teramis, Mistress Heart, Cleo Dubois, Fakir Musafar, Midori, Evil Mommy Tina, David El, Janet Hardy, Domina 'The Frugal Domme', Graydancer and Jay Wiseman.
From the CSPC Website and on the Seattle Announcements Calendar