The Mahogany Archive
Preserving and celebrating our history at The Mahogany Project with a digital archive.
Tommie Ross
Blessed • Black • Humble
Custom artwork of Tommie.
Tommie's custom gown by Toni Villegas of Toni's Design in Houston, TX.
Because of You... A keepsake to celebrate Tommie's 30th anniversary as Miss Gay US of A in Dallas, TX, in 2018.
The Emeritus: In 1995, Tommie earned this Miss Globe International crown.
Becoming an Icon - OutSmart: In the Fall of 2019, Tommie Ross graced the cover of OutSmart's October edition as the Winner of the LGBTQ Community Vision Award.
Atlantis Narcisse
Ambitious • Compassionate
Community-oriented
HOX Family Crest, est. 1995, crest designed in 2010. A crest with seven sections: a red ribbon for HIV/AIDS advocacy and activism; a heart to represent unconditional and unlimited love; a blue rose to represent diversity and uniqueness and the house colors; a music symbol to represent the entertainers and performers; unity bands for solidarity and familial bonds; and a diamond for the family's values, endurance, and strength.
A collage of photos of Atlantis over the years.
My "T" Does Not Stand for Terminate: an apparel design capturing a quote Atlantis uses when speaking on the violence and stigma that Black Trans women face daily. Proceeds were donated to Save Our Sisters United. Artist: Brad Pritchett, Transform Houston.
Chevelle Brooks
Trailblazer • Innovative
Family-Oriented
Verniss McFarland
Advocate • creative
Humanitarian
Verniss received this Certificate of Appointment as Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar in 2016.
Certificate of Lifetime Membership: In May 2011, Verniss became a Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity member, joining the Iota Chapter in Houston, TX.
2014 Southwestern Regional Conference of Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.
Grand Champion Horticulture: In 2005, Verniss won Grand Champion Horticulture at the Houston I.S.D. Livestock Show as a Worthing High School Future Farmers of America member.
Grand Champion Horticulture: In 2005, Verniss won Grand Champion Horticulture at the Houston I.S.D. Livestock Show as a Worthing High School Future Farmers of America member.
Certificate of Recognition, Say Yes Program: Verniss has been enchanted by community since childhood, participating in various community activities starting in pre-kindergarten at Robert Lee Frost Elementary.
Nakita Bowman
Creative • Debonair
Philanthropist
The Mahogany Project
Revolutionary • Communal
Intentional
Digital render of the original, hand-drawn branding for The Mahogany Project's Trans Empowerment & Alliance (TEA) Party. The original was created by tattoo artist Mark (last name unknown). In 2019, it became part of the official branding for Black Trans Empowerment Week.
An early iteration of The Mahogany Project's logo, used on the organization's first rack cards designed by Jame Suttles.
The Grand Opening of The Mahogany Center in its current location, 2023.
The Mahogany Center moved into its current space in 2023.