Hundreds from the well-known Daddyland Circuit party were kicked out of their hotel in downtown Dallas after apparent complaints from the sorority sisters of Vice President Kamala Harris. The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority was in town for Harris’ keynote conference at the same time as Daddyland party members and staying at the same hotel.
Hotel owner Terry Tognazzini informed The Advocate that the promoters of the Daddyland event, which the hotel had previously hosted, had not fulfilled their obligation to control the conduct of guests in public spaces. According to Tognazzini, it had nothing to do with homophobia. It ended in a conflict with hotel management, who said that the men’s improper conduct in the hotel’s public spaces was the cause of the sorority sisters’ complaints.
AKA sorority sisters canceled their reservations because, according to Tognazzini, most Daddyland participants were naked in the hotel’s common areas, leaving an estimated loss of $60,000 and $70,000 for the interruption and cancellations.
Daddyland participants found this notice in their rooms Saturday afternoon, letting them know they were getting kicked out. “Take a moment… Daddyland group participant. We are sorry it didn’t work out… the owner of the hotel is requesting you leave immediately. You will get a refund for Saturday, July 6, 2024, and Sunday, July 7, 2024 – please move out by 6 p.m.. All parties & events are canceled Saturday 7/6, Sunday 7/7 & Monday 7/8.”
“The last time, they were perfect. This time, it went to hell,” says Tognazzini.
Attendees at Daddyland said there was no animosity between sorority members and circuit partygoers as they complimented each other’s attire. One of them even mentioned that this is discrimination based on double standards.
“Daddy Ersin” Winokur, who works as a promoter, told The Dallas Voice, “While we stand up for the many for the actions of the few, the owner refused to listen to reason and made the decision to evict without notice everyone attending our events.”
Winokur stated that he made an effort to resolve the issues with Tognazzini, but he became “outwardly disrespectful.”
Tognazzini adds, “The promoter put people in here, screwed us all up. We talked to him; he couldn’t do anything, so we threw ’em all out. It happens.”
