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Sharon Denise Davis
Sharon D. Davis is butch identified. The middle daughter of 5 girls and 3 boys. Mother Marion was a Homemaker and my Father George was a Machine Operator.I moved to Newark in around 2007. Prior to this my exposure to Newark had been limited. Most of my life was spent in and around the LGBTQ Community and Club scene in New York. When I was about 15 years old. It was former N.Y.C. gang members, Community Leaders and friends who were very influential in my young LGBTQ life. One of the most meaningful and loving relationships I ever had was with a lesbian Mother of 4 boys. She was...
Tiney Pringle
Tiney Pringle was born and raised in Newark. In her oral history, she discusses growing up butch in the city, including touring with a basketball team of all self-identified butch players in and around the tri-state area. She also speaks about her experiences in the club scene in the 1980s, as well as friendships and relationships in Newark, such as that with fellow narrator Carol Glassman. Tiney is an artist who works with paint and ceramics, and an athlete who has participated in softball, basketball, and football leagues.Click on photo to view image gallery