In many instances, LGBT people are thought of and referenced as one homogeneous community and not as comprised of 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 that they better relate to the same-gender-loving individuals that mirror their own experiences.
As a result, a number of Black LGBT prides have been organized in major cities throughout the country. These pride celebrations, for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of color, are growing in numbers and are usually scheduled during the same time of year as traditional gay pride parades.
Below are the major Latino and Black LGBT pride events courtesy of the International Federation of Black Prides:
April
Austin, TX (Austin Relay Pride)
April 3 - 4
Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia Black Gay Pride)
April 19 - 26
May
Boston, MA (Latino Pride of New England)
May 10 - 17
Washington, DC (DC Black Pride)
May 22 - 25
Los Angeles, CA (Latino Pride Family Day)
May 31
June
Portland, OR (Portland Latino Gay Pride)
June 4 - 7
Albany, NY (Say It Loud! Black & Latino Pride)
June 5 - 7
Newark, NJ (Newark-Essex Pride)
June 8 - 14
Boston, MA (Boston Spyce)
Email: sfleury_1982@yahoo.com
June 11 - 14
Portland, OR (Portland Black Pride)
June 12 - 15
Chicago, IL (Il Latino Pride)
June 13
Memphis, TN (Memphis TN Black Pride)
June 19 - 21
July
Los Angeles, CA (Black Pride Los Angeles)
July 3 - 5
Chicago, IL (Windy City Black LGBT-SGL Pride)
July 2 - July 6
Miami, FL (Miami Beach Bruthaz)
July 16 - 19
Charlotte, NC (Charlotte NC Black Pride)
July 17 - 19
London, England (Outburst UK Black Pride Festival)
July 18
Little Rock, AR (Little Rock Black Pride)
July 24 - 26
Detroit, MI (Hotter Than July)
July 20 - 26
Pittsburgh, PA (Pittsburgh Black Pride)
July 24 - 26
Buffalo, NY (Mocha Black Pride)
Email: dhumes@mochaproject.org
July 23 - 26
Cincinnati, OH (Eyes Open Festival)
Email: eyesopenfestival@gmail.com
July 25
New York, NY (Dominican Pride)
July 27
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Toronto Splash)
Email: contactpolly@gmail.com
July 30 - Aug 2
August
Rochester, NY (Mocha Black Pride)
Email: dhumes@mochaproject.org
Aug 6 - 9
New York City/Brooklyn, NY (Pride in the City)
Email: consult@egwilliams.com
Aug 7 - 8
Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Black Pride)
Aug 7 - 9
Indianapolis, IN (Indiana Black Gay Pride)
Aug 7 - 9
St. Louis, MO (St. Louis Black Pride)
Aug 14 - 16
September
Atlanta, GA (In The Life Atlanta)
Sept 4 - 7
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Twin Cities Black Pride)
Sept 11 - 13
San Francisco, CA (San Francisco Latino Pride)
Sept 19
South Africa (SA Black Pride)
Sept 28 - Oct 3
October
Dallas, TX (The Movement)
Email: dfwpridemovement@gmail.com
Oct 1 - 4
Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Gay Black Pride)
Oct 9 - 12
Nashville, TN (Nashville Black Pride)
Oct 23 - 24
November
Jackson, MS (Jackson Black Pride)
Nov 19 - 22
2010
Raleigh-Durham, NC
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