Less than one week. Let that sink in, in less than one week’s time, not even seven days… A person who was chosen to be an international title holder was verbally attacked. This person was called a “chicken shit” because they chose to follow their heart and compete in a contest that was more them.…
Tag: bootblacks
Illinois, National, Regional
Bootblack Roundup 2018
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CHICAGO – On the Weekend of August 10 to 12, 2018, Bootblacks from around the country will pour into the City of Chicago for the 3rd annual . In 2015, Sparkie, 2015 Illinois Community Bootblack, wanted to do a unique fundraising event to end his title year and decided to fill the void for Bootblack-focused…
Missouri, Regional
Bootblack Round-Up in St. Louis
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ST. LOUIS – The second annual Bootblack Round-Up was held the weekend of August 11-13 at JJ’s Clubhouse. Festivities started Friday night at 10 PM with a blessing by the local chapter of the Sisters.
Feature, Puppy on the Prowl
International Bootblacks: Elisa IMsBB 2017
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When I started this series, I was hoping to bring a new focus on a group of individuals in our community, the BOOTBLACKs. Bootblacks have been a major part of our community for as long as we have been a community. As was discussed in my article with IMBB 2017 Pup Pawlish, the International Bootblack…
Feature, Puppy on the Prowl
International Bootblacks: boy Patrick ICBB 2016
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Let’s take a moment to introduce you to all three of this year’s current International Bootblacks. There are three in all, International Mr. Bootblack (IMBB), International Ms Bootblack (IMsBB), and International Community Bootblack (ICBB). In this three part series the bootblacks were each asked a series of questions as well as some questions asked of…
Missouri, Regional
Bootblack Round Up 2017
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ST. LOUIS — Bootblack Round Up is coming up in less than a month! 2017 Schedule: Friday JJ’s Clubhouse and Bar CLAW Nation Party – Featuring: Bootblacking 10pm to 2am Friday Night Silent Auction 10pm to Midnight Silent Auction Raffle 10pm to Midnight Easter Egg Fundraiser 10pm to 1am Vendors 10pm to 2am Silent Auction…
Missouri, National
Bootblack Round-Up 2017
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ST. LOUIS — During the weekend of August 11 – 13, 2017, the second annual Bootblack Round-Up will be held in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2015, Sparkie, 2015 Illinois Community Bootblack, wanted to do a unique fundraising event to end his title year and decided to fill the void for Bootblack-focused events. So, he contacted his friend, Blackjack, who…
Ontario
Buddy, aka Jacques Coetzer, Named Bootblack Toronto 2017
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TORONTO –The Bootblack Toronto (BBT) Title is proud to announce the appointment of Buddy, aka Jacques Coetzer as Bootblack Toronto 2017. Buddy becomes the 12th person to hold the title of Bootblack Toronto after its 5 year hiatus from Toronto’s Leather/Kink Community. Jacques Coetzer, affectionately known as Bootblack Buddy, and proudly known as Mama’s Canadian…
Feature
Meet Your IMBB 2016 – Erick Joseph
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This year’s International Mister Bootblack (IMBB) is Erick Joseph. Erick hails from the great state of Alaska coming to IMBB as Alaska State Bootblack 2015. He was one of four contestants in the running for IMBB 2016. Over the course of the weekend Erick was scored on his skills; where the judges observe and evaluate the…
Illinois
Leslie J. Anderson Bootblack Foundation Award – Izzy Jaecks
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CHICAGO -We are excited to announce the first recipient of the The Leslie J. Anderson Bootblack Foundation Award is: Izzy Jaecks The Leslie J. Anderson Bootblack Foundation Award is to recognize and honor Bootblacks who have shown longstanding and exemplary commitment to Bootblacking. We recognize the recipient as an individual that not only embodies the traditions…
