ONYX is an organization formed and operated by BIPOC men who enjoy the leather and/or kink lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide information and safe spaces to address issues specific to BIPOC who choose to project the positive aspects of the leather and/or kink lifestyle while supporting our community and economic initiatives.

Founded in 1995, ONYX looks to provide education and serve as a bridge for BIPOC men to the greater Leather community. The founding fathers of ONYX were Mufasa, David M., Steve B., Nate G., and Wes G. They formed the first executive board of the Men of ONYX, Inc. with Mufasa (President), Nate (Vice-President), David (Pledge Master), Wes (Secretary), and Steve (Treasurer). Bill H. was their first pledge, and the ONYX colors were created by our ONYX Brother Charles C. of Caliber Leather. The goal of ONYX is to provide an informational and social organization to address the issues specific to gay/bisexual men of color who choose to discuss and/or participate in the Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle.