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Blatino Oasis honors gay and bisexual men of color who make a positive difference in our community (see below for past honorees). Our event also recognizes men in the adult entertainment industry. Click the awards tab above to see the "erotica awards" pull down button. Vote for your favorite adult entertainers and see our past honorees.
Ron Oden is the first African American and the first openly gay man to hold the office Mayor of Palm Springs, California. Born on March 21, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, Oden attended Oakwood College (now University) in Huntsville, Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History, Sociology and Theology. He continued his studies in Family Life and Counselling at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, earning a Master of Arts Degree in Theology. Oden continued his education at th
Executive Director of "In The Mean Time" a Los Angeles based organization dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV and empowering young gay and bisexual men of color with information to improve their self esteem.
Blatino Oasis creator, community organizer and promoter Joe Hawkins, received a proclamation from the Mayor of Palm Springs in May of 2012 recognizing Blatino Oasis as California's largest gay men of color getaway weekend.
Ron Oden is the first African American and the first openly gay man to hold the office Mayor of Palm Springs, California. Born on March 21, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, Oden attended Oakwood College (now University) in Huntsville, Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History, Sociology and Theology. He continued his studies in Family Life and Counselling at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, earning a Master of Arts Degree in Theology. Oden continued his education at th
KINGS SUPPORTING KINGS Award for Outstanding Achievement​
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Blatino Oasis created our "KINGS SUPPORTING KINGS Award For Outstanding Achievement" 6 years ago, in an effort to recognize and show support for gay or bisexual men of color, who make a difference in our communities. Men have been recognized in the fields of Politics, HIV/AIDS/Health Services, Literature, Film, and community organizing. Awards are now presented at our annual Kings Supporting Kings White Party Brunch.
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