The news of the death of Mistress Velvet is flooding the internet right now. Many people are paying tribute and showering love upon her through their social media.
Who was Mistress Velvet? How did she die?
Mistress was an African feminist. She had started her career in professional BDSM a few years back.
She was called a Dominatrix with a Syllabus, as she used to make white men read black women’s literature.
She was a professional sex worker, and many believe that she decriminalize sex work. She was a feminist and icon for the LGBTQ community.
How Did She Die?
Mistress Velvet died at the age of 33.
The news of her death was announced on May 10.
The reason for her death is still not discovered. On her Instagram page @missvchicago, the announcement of her death was made.
Many fans and followers are grieving over her death after they got the news.
Many are posting condolence messages on Twitter and other social media platforms.
Sex Worker Outreach Project USA has also shown their condolence upon her death. We see people are stating her as their icon.
Who was Mistress Velvet?
Mistress Velvet was a Chicago-based sex worker and also a feminist.
She had done a master’s degree.
Her education was also focused on BDSM as healing for black women.
She professionally started her career in BDSM. She used to be a Domme. That’s why she is named Dominatrix, a dominating woman.
She took a revolutionary step for many sex workers and LGBTQ community people. She normalized sex work.
We are heartbroken to learn that one of our Executive Directors has passed away.
We will post memorial details when they become available. pic.twitter.com/7mXTTGLMCG
— SWOP-USA (@swopusa) May 9, 2021
In an interview with the HuffPost, she mentioned she began sex work for economic stability but later, she got attached with her clients.
She was also a feminist, especially a black feminist and a communist. She has contributed a lot to black women’s literature and their lives.
She used to make her white male client read the black women’s theories. That’s why she is called Dominatrix with Syllabus.
Black women, sex workers, and LGBTQs see her as an icon for them. They see her as a revolutionary icon.
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