In the world of burlesque, minorities are often the least represented — especially African Americans. On Friday, Ohio Burlesque put on an event designed to specifically showcase their talents. Here’s what we saw.

In the world of burlesque, minorities are often the least represented — especially African Americans. On Friday, Ohio Burlesque put on an event designed to specifically showcase their talents. Here’s what we saw.

May 25, 2018
Photos by Emanuel Wallace

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Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace

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