Doing the Revolutionary Work of

Centering Black & Brown Queer Love & Joy.

Curating events and creating brave spaces through real estate property purchases and political advocacy; in an effort to create a world that is safe, free and equitable for our historically oppressed community.

Deviant Values

BODY POSTIVITY

A curvy black man flexing his arms in strength, his tattoos showing on his arms & chest, wearing only a black apron. He's bald & has a luscious beard.

Our bodies are sacred and worthy of CARE.

We emphasize: Self-Awareness, Self-Love, Self-Esteem. Advocacy for niche HealthCare Providers who possess Comprehensive Education & Empathy.

Sex POSTIVITY

A man stares at the viewer with pride, sensuality & confidence, wearing a latex bodysuit, mask & long gloves. He has long eyelashes & bold eyeshadow, with half the frame artistically blurred.

Consent is sexy. Sex should be safe and sex-workers protected.
We emphasize: Consent, Safety and Body Autonomy. Advocacy for Sex Workers’ Rights, Comprehensive Sex Education, Queer Inclusive Narratives, Safer Sex Tools & Practices.

A bald white man with tattoos on his arms is speaking at a panel event, in front of a backdrop of large scale pills of varying sizes. He's gesturing to the left, with a kind but serious look on his face.

Drug Safety

You deserve empathy and protection as you pursue what does or does not work for you.

We emphasize: Decriminalization, Regulation, Information, Care. Advocacy for Comprehensive Substance Education, Access to Substance Safety tools ie. Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strips, Mental Health/Wellness, Rehabilitation.

Our events meet the community where they are to get them what they need.

A Cocktails & Conversation event called "Safe Spaces" hosted by Deviant Society. A group of people are seated in comfortable couches & chairs, surrounding a panel about mental health.
The panel at the Deviant Society Candy event. It shows a panel of five people, with a large audience listening in.
Deviant Society Co-Founder Montell Stansberry & a guest at the UGood event in Washington DC.
A photo of happy people playing an oversized Jenga game at Game Night DC hosted by Deviant Society.
A portrait of the cofounders of Deviant Society, Micah Roseboro and Montell F. Stansberry. They're both handsome black men, smiling at the viewer, and Montell has his arm wrapped around Micah's shoulders.

Meet the Cofounders

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Montell Stansberry
Executive Director

Partnerships in Community