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''Provides leatherboys a forum to have fun, learn, educate, socialize, contribute and support each other and their community.''

In Baltimore contact 410-752-9072. Brother Help Thyself funds and nurtures nonprofit organizations serving the GLBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities in the Metro Baltimore / Washington areas.

''A group of men with an enthusiastic interest in motorcycles, leather and other men.'' Also, coordinators of Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend: www.leatherweekend.com

Develop and maintain friendships among members. Collectively strive to obtain mutual feelings of support, respect, honor and comradery. To promote better inter-club relations with Leather/Levi communities and to encourage a more favorable public image.

January weekend of leather events. Mostly male-oriented, but not completely so. Features contests, ceremonies, dances; some at Almas Temple. Exhibition at host hotel: Washington Plaza, 10 Thomas Circle, NW; Washington, DC 20005.

Leather motorcycle club.

''A Gay Leather Levi Social Club''

Men into ''alternative sensual experiences.''

Pansexual BDSM group providing environment to meet others of like mind. "Organization which provides a forum for the many different expressions of power in love and play." Includes Queer SIG Group.

Metro area., Washington, DC

Annual charity-fundraising bake sale becomes a weekend-long event

Pittsburgh man continues keystone streak for Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend

Mid-Atlantic Leather 2013

New options at this year's MAL include two tea dances

Hoping to expand appeal to a broader audience, The Leather Rack becomes Adam & Eve

Matt Bronson, Mr. MAL 2012, rocketed to the title-holding top in no time

Through coming out, AIDS in the '80s and countless leather events, this Mr. MAL has seen plenty

From contest to camaraderie, Centaur MC presents Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend

DC Eagle readies its final anniversary week at the building it's called home since 1987

COMMAND MC promises erections as part of this weekend's Mr. Maryland Leather Contest in Baltimore

A cheeky display in the Pride Parade turns out more awkward for an uncle than for his nephew

Who is your favorite? Watch the video then vote!

Matt Bronson towered over a competitive field at this year's MAL

MAL 2012: Participants of Leather Weekend

Take our poll. Win free movie passes.

Whatever your conventions, you have kinship with the kinky crowd

Mid-Atlantic Leather 2012: Dances and Parties

Mid-Atlantic Leather 2012: DJ Quentin Harris

Mid-Atlantic Leather 2012: BHT's charitable giving

MAL 2012: Mr. MAL Judges

MAL 2012: Centaur MC's Exhibit Vendors

D.C.'s leather community is busting out for Mid-Atlantic Leather's weekend of kinky camaraderie

The DC Eagle's 40 Years of Flight

Laurel bar chooses leather titleholder

Allen Lerch takes Rehoboth leather title

Now in its sixth year, DC Leather Pride offers a full range of nightlife activities

Four pride celebrations precede Capital Pride pinnacle

MAL 2011: Revolution

Known for lighting work on Atlantis Cruises and the Black Party, Guy Smith is a musical grammarian par excellence

Dick and Duane come to MAL with a sole purpose: make the audience laugh

Matt Bamford reflects on the pain and pleasure of serving as Mr. MAL

Former Mr. MALs view their title as a responsibility to honor and give back to a nurturing community

PW's Sports Bar adds to its diversity this weekend with its first leather contest

Bear Happy Hour at Town

DC Leather Pride holds its street festival at the DC Eagle

Locals make impressive showing at annual Chicago contest

It's not all Capital Pride as smaller festivals cater to the community

The D.C. leather community's annual Scarlet's Bake Sale raises thousands for local charities

MAL organizer celebrates 40th anniversary in 2010

Finding Purpose in the Bonds of Community

Local leather community remembers icon at Playbill

Local leather club reaches double digits

Trans, Leather and Latino communities add their own flavors to Pride

This year's Black Party in New York promises to be one for the history books

Accessories and in-store appearances help keep retail relevant

Brother Help Thyself awards $103,000 to grantees

Commentary: Stonewall Baby

Group's pressure stops sex party

Celebrating Mid-Atlantic Leather's quarter century in style

MAL marks a milestone, while Wayne Nesbitt is remembered

MAL organizers say rooms are secure, liquor-law change a boon

Local bar celebrates with charity auction and title tourney

Annual Bear Invasion marks 12th year

Sudden death of leather local shocks community

Former Mr. DC Eagle collapsed suddenly at same venue

From ''T'' to Latino, the Pride season grows to include greater diversity

Sloppy and uncertain of its aim, 'Leatherheads' lacks a script worth all the obvious effort invested in it

Annual bake sale raises $12,000

DC-area shops for a sexy Valentine's Day

Upwards of 2,000 people enjoyed the camaraderie at last weekend's Mid-Atlantic Leather event

DJ Warren Gluck returns to MAL's Reaction Dance

Mindy Chateauvert helps to preserve a 'legacy of leather'

The leather community evolves with the exuberance of youth and the wisdom of age

Local judge, activist, leather leader Neil Alexander dies

The 4th annual MASTER/slave conference kicks off this weekend

One man's take on the leather community, and his place in it

Schedule of Events

2006 Coverboy of the Year: First Runner-Up

Larry Stansbury stepping down as executive director of Brother Help Thyself

Dyke Night at the DC Eagle celebrates with 3rd Annivesary event

Scott Harris chosen to be Mr. MAL 2006, plus over 250 event photos

Washington's leather community groups come together for Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend

Last January, Steve Ranger won Mr. MAL 2005, and spent a year learning the meaning of volunteerism.

For over three decades, Mister Marcus has been chronicling the GLBT leather community. He shows no signs of slowing down.

Coverboy of the Year 2005: 1st Runner Up

Bennett Long is the new Mr DC Eagle 2006

Michael Sessa on The Center for GLBT in D.C., life in leather, and being outed by 'Oprah'

With building sale, D.C.'s oldest leather bar begins searching for a new location

A Community Profile

Leather community holds panel to discuss a 'Tina' drug crisis

A Community Profile

William Kenneth Collison: July 14, 1964 - January 6, 2005

The Leather Exhibit Hall has become one of MAL weekend's best social bets

The Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather title is one of the most prestigious in country. But what does it take to win?

Community, crisis and a proposal mark Mr. MAL 2004's year-long run

DCBC prepares for its ninth annual Bear Invasion

Jason Hendrix is Washington, DC's first ever International Mr. Leather

Over 100 photos from MAL Weekend

Glenn Mlaker Revs Up for Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend

The Toys of Leather

Brother, Help Thyself presents its annual grants

Interview with Mary Elizabeth Boyd

Getting ready for Mid-Atlantic Leather 2002