Meet The Team
Founded in the Winter of 2022, The Brass Strap is a group of four dedicated queer artists, cultural workers, community organizers, and service workers across industries that are in the early stages of opening a cooperatively owned Queer & Lesbian bar in South Minneapolis.
We aim to provide an inclusive space for an intergenerational, intersectional community of Twin Cities residents to connect, share skills, support local artists, build chosen families, and above all else — feel safe & seen.
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CJ Jennings (they/them)
Co-Founder & Project Coordinator
CJ is Originally from St. Louis, Missouri. They moved to Minneapolis 6 years ago and have made a home here and found a beautiful community. They love making spaces and drinks for queers when not hitting the books to become an attorney! CJ's go to drink is Utepils' Ewald the Golden.
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WORDSWORTH MUSINGUZI (he/him)
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Wordsworth is a photographer and visual artist originally from Franklin Township, NJ, now based in Minneapolis, MN. Informed by his work documenting subculture and social movements across the U.S., he enjoys engaging local communities through art installations, publications and workshops that resonate across identities and cultures. He enjoys long bike rides, street tacos, and relaxing on a beach with cold brew. Word's go to drink is a Bell's Two Hearted.
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MADDY FLISK (SHE/HER)
Co-Founder & Membership Coordinator
Maddy is originally from Chicago, but in the past 7 years Minneapolis has become her home. She has worked in the service and healthcare industries, and is currently a labor organizer, and of course Brass Strap cofounder! Her drink of choice is a mezcal margarita.
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Nel Muñoz (She/Her)
Co-Founder & Culinary Director
Nel is a filmmaker, musician, and cook who has worked in the service industry for 10 plus years. With her art and community work, she is working to create a world that the kid version of her would love. Her favorite drink is Fernet.