Black BDSM History

Lady D

Lady D is well known, particularly in the Southeastern United States. She has been in the Leather community for over 20 years and founded People Exchanging Power for People of Color (PEP4POC) in 2001. She ran People Exchanging Power (PEP) Southeast for 14 years and she was the President and a Founding Mother of ONYX Pearls Southeast.

Her motto is "Each one, teach one!"

From Lady D's website: "Many of you know me but for those who do not; my name is Reverend Deborah Harrison but I am better known as Lady D. I am a Lifestyle Domme and the owner of D&S Lifestyle Enterprises, Inc. I am also a certified master hypnotherapist and I truly believe in holistic healing of mind, body and spirit. As a sex consultant, I counsel and help those in complimentary lifestyles accept who they truly are. For almost fourteen years I ran (People Exchangeing Power), P.E.P Atlanta a BDSM pansexual support group in Atlanta Georgia. This organization provided weekly discussions, demonstrations, support and a play space to help educate those interested in power play relationships in a safe environment. In 2001, I created PEP4POC (People Exchanging Power for People of Color) an inclusionary group created to enlighten, empower and dispel myths and misconceptions concerning BDSM and People of Color. I also helped to organize and (was) the President of Onyx Pearls Southeast, a women's organization focused on female camaraderie, community awareness and service."