In many instances, LGBT people are thought of and referenced as one homogeneous community and not as the diverse cultures within it. Gay and lesbian people come from a variety of backgrounds and ethnic groups. One could say some of us represent a culture within a culture. These differences can pose unique challenges when addressing individual needs. And often times many LGBT people feel they better relate to same-gender-loving individuals in their own ethnic groups.
One example is African-American LGBT people, whose unique needs prompted the creation of a number of black LGBT prides in major cities throughout the country. These pride celebrations for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender African-Americans are growing in numbers and are usually scheduled during the same time of year as traditional gay pride parades.
Below are the major black LGBT pride events near you:
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Atlanta, GA (Atlanta Black Gay Pride)
Aug 27 - Sept 1
Austin, TX (Austin Relay Pride)
April 4 - 6
B
Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Gay Black Pride)
Oct 10 - 13
Boston, MA (Black Gay Pride New England)
June 8 - 10
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Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Pride)
July 17 - 20
Chicago, IL (Windy City Black Pride)
July 3 - July 6
Cleveland, OH (Black, Gay and Proud Celebration)
July 30 - Aug 5
Columbia, SC (Carolinas Black Pride Movement)
June 23 - 29
D
Dallas, TX (Dallas Southern Pride)
Oct 2 - 5
Detroit, MI (Hotter Than July)
July 21 - 29
H
Houston, TX (Houston Splash)
May 1 - 5
I
Indianapolis, IN (Indiana Black Gay Pride)
Aug 8 - 10
J
Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Black Pride Throwdown)
Aug 7 - 10
Jackson, MS (Jackson Black Pride)
Oct 16 - 19
L
Little Rock, AR (Little Rock Pride)
July 18 - 20
London, England (UK Black Pride)
July 19
Los Angeles, CA (At The Beach)
July 3 - 6
M
Memphis, TN (Memphis Pride)
July 12 - 15
Miami, FL (Miami Beach Bruthaz)
July 17 - 20
Miami, FL (Miami Sizzle)
May 22 - 26
N
Nashville, TN (Nashville Black Pride)
Oct 24 - 26
New York City, NY (Pride in the City)
Aug 2 - 10
Newark, NJ (Newark-Essex Pride)
June 9 - 15
O
Orlando, FL (Orlando Black Pride)
June 5 - 9
P
Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia Black Gay Pride)
April 24 - 27
Pittsburgh, PA (Pittsburgh Black Pride)
July 24 - 27
Portland, OR (Portland Black Pride)
June 8 - 17
S
San Diego, CA (Ebony Pride)
Aug 16 - 18
Seattle, WA (Seattle Black Pride)
July 18 - 20
Shreveport, LA (Shreveport Pride)
Nov 2 - 5
St. Louis, MO (St. Louis Black Pride)
Aug 15 - 17
T
Tampa, FL (Central Florida Black Pride)
July 23 - 27
Toronto, Ontario (Toronto Black Pride)
Aug 7 - 10
W
Washington, DC (DC Black Pride)
May 21 - 26
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