As attendance grew, he also began publicizing the group through Facebook. Word spread about the group as Teal organized more such friendly interactions. “I was brave enough and invited five new friends to brunch, and I jokingly called it brothers’ brunch,” he said. It was at a brunch that Teal came up with the idea. In just over a year, membership has grown to nearly 75, Teal said. Beyond Brothas organizes outings such as brunches, happy hours, wine-tastings and trips to the Texas State Fair. In 2015, Teal decided to start a social group where gay, bisexual and transgender black men in Austin could find camaraderie and a sense of community. We were always the ones that helped with girls’ make-up.” “In images over the years, pride banners, movies, websites, I never saw people who looked like me,” said Teal, 29. “Once you recognize it, you see it all the time,” he said of how gay blacks are marginalized - a minority within a minority. That evening in spring 2010 at Rain on 4th downtown, not long after he had moved to Austin from Dallas, reminded Teal how rarely he came across men like himself – gay and black. I thought, ‘Where are all the black people?’ ” Teal said. “The first time I went to Rain, I saw two other black guys, and I was confused. Then again, you could always look for a secluded, wooded area nearby.Ironically, it was a visit to a queer-friendly club in Austin that made Jeremy Teal realize how isolated he felt. Which, if it weren't a public pool, would just be disgusting. As for the restrooms, they are a bit wet and musty. The good news about the facilities at the Barton Springs pool is you don't have to worry about urine. Fortunately, you can sneak out to the back bar for karaoke, billiards and cleaner restrooms. Confusing, bright pink walls and two toilets that aren’t separated by any sort of barrier make up this iconic bathroom. There is no cooler spot on The Drag than The Hole in The Wall, but that doesn’t mean the bathrooms are stellar. Unless cramped spaces and doors that may or may not lock are your thing, you’ll probably want to try your hardest not to pee at this neighborhood joint. But the bathroom certainly isn’t up to mom’s standards. You’ll thank us later.ĭeep Eddy Cabaret has a very home-y vibe. Do yourself a favor and get your burger to go. But, they also have fairly awful toilets. If anyone ever tells you The Jackalope has more to offer than $1 shots and a giant novelty Jackalope to ride, it’s true. And though that doesn’t mean it isn’t a beloved place to meet a new friend while drunk crying, take a drunk selfie with said drunk friend and then pledge to love them forever, that doesn’t mean it’s clean. But hear us out: the Barbarella bathroom is almost as infamous as the dance club is itself. And we agree that is the right call, but have to put this on the list of worst bathrooms solely because of the long line that is always weaving out of it. Mohawk’s solution? Paint the walls black and call it a day. You can’t expect top-notch cleanliness when so many people are coming in and out. Look: a concert venue bathroom is a concert venue bathroom.