“I Was There”: Stories from the Elders of the House/Ball Community Presented by The Hemispheric Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored by The Center for Black Visual Culture This evening summons past and present in an oral history listening session with Pioneers and living legends from the New York Ballroom Community. Confirmed Participants: Tommie LaBeija, La Duchess Wong, Egypt LaBeija, José Disla Xtravaganza, and Kevin Ultra Omni (virtual). The event will be moderated by Victor Ultra Omni (Emory). This is an in-person event that requires registration. All non-NYU attendees must RSVP in advance. Video documentation will be made available on the Institute website following the event.   RSVP Date:  September 18, 2025 Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: 5th Floor,20 Cooper Square, 5th floor, New York, NY 10003