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COPYRIGHT © ATLANTA BLACK PRIDE WEEKEND | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DESIGNED BY GRAPHICS IN ATLANTA. Happy Pride Month, Atlanta! There are no upcoming events. Atlanta Black Pride is recognized as a (c) (3) non-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service and is a non-profit organization incorporated in Georgia. Tax ID The week longs event impacts positive change by fostering unity, understanding, and solidarity, Atlanta Black Pride aims to address the unique challenges faced by Black LGBTQI+ communities, including social injustice, discrimination, health disparities, and economic inequality.

But Atlanta — considered widely to be the Black gay mecca — moves to its own beat. Up until , Atlanta’s annual celebration of queer identity and rights took place every June, a nod to the Stonewall Uprising in New York City. Join us for a vibrant celebration of Black LGBTQI+ culture and community at the Global Black Pride Festival in Atlanta.

This festival is a safe space to honor diverse sexualities, gender identities, and expressions, bringing together our global community for both celebration and activism. While others chase clicks, we focus on serving our communities with intention. Support responsible reporting crafted by your neighbors.

Or support us with a one-time gift. Or support us with a monthly contribution. The panelists for the event consisted of activists and allies from Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and the United States. It happened 55 years ago at a gay bar in New York City. Johnson, a Black drag queen who led a series of protests after the police raided the Stonewall Inn on June 28, Organizers decided to keep it in October.

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