Atlanta black pride weekend 2022
Atlanta to host first-ever U.S. Global Black Pride
Rainbow flags, a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and queer pride and LGBT social movements, are seen outside the Stonewall Monument in New York City on June 7, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Mon(Getty Images)
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ATLANTA - Atlanta has been tapped to host the first-ever Global Black Pride in the U.S. this summer. This is not only a first for the U.S., but it's only second time the celebration has ever been held in-person.
The first in-person Global Black Pride was held in Toronto in
The week-long event dedicated to Dark LGBTQI+ culture and heritage will be held between Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, which doubles as Atlanta Black Pride Weekend.
There will be festivals, performances, discussions, a human rights conference and plenty of parties.
"Atlanta proudly stands as the LGBTQ capital of the south and a champion for human rights, not only in our region but on a global scale," stated Malik Brown, the City&#x;s Director of LGBTQ Affairs. "We
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend prepares for its 26th year with an exciting line-up during the Labor Day holiday weekend. also marks the addition of the inaugural, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Film Festival held at IPIC Theaters on Saturday, Sept. 3 from PM. The five-day Pride Celebration will include special appearances by: Kandi Burruss, Jussie Smollett, Joseline Hernandez, Natalie Nunn, Stasha Sanchez, Saucy Santana, Latto, Jhonni Blaze, Erica Banks, Jerrie Johnson, Melissa “DJ M” Scott and more.
The event will kick off on Thursday, September 1, with the Atlanta Inky Pride Weekend Opening Reception presented by the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens. Additional Pride nightlife events will grab place in many of Atlanta’s premiere Midtown venues throughout the weekend. Atlanta Black Pride Weekend organizers, in conjunction with the mayor’s office and the Atlanta Police Department, have taken extra precautions to ensure that all celebration participants had a secure and enjoyable weekend in the great peach state. In partnership with various healthcare providers, HIV test
Atlanta Black Pride weekend is just around the corner. Over Labor Day weekend, Atlanta’s Black LGBTQ and allied community gathers for a weekend of support, adore, and fun in one of the largest Black Pride celebrations in the country. Check out the weekend’s event lineup and start filling your calendar now!
Pride Multifaith Celebration
August 30, 7pm
Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta
Led by Bishop Sonya Williams, religious and spiritual leaders in the community Rev. Jean Bell, Rev. Dr. David Alexander, Bishop Elect Troy Sanders, Imanma Katrina Jackson, Rev. Nadine Rawls, Rabbi Nechemyah D. Sullivan, and Pastor Maressa Pendermon as well as Councilwoman Keisha Waites and ViiV Healthcare will provide inspiration and a blessing over the weekend with this non-denominational service.
3rd Annual Mayor’s Atlanta Shadowy Pride Weekend Reception
September 1, 7pm to 9pm
Location Provided Upon RSVP
Mayor Andre Dickens is proud to host the upcoming 3rd Annual Mayor’s Jet Pride Reception, powered by Gilead Sciences. Join Mayor for an evening of celebration and entertainment, as w
Past Dates & Times
- Sunday, Jun 12, pm - pm
Location
Oceans Ballroom
Baker St NW
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For the First Occasion Ever at Georgia Aquarium!
Georgia Aquarium is proud to host Atlanta Adj Pride Weekend (ABPW) as they acquire ready to start the countdown to their annual pride celebration (August September 6, ). Celebrate with us during National Pride Month on June 12th for a feel-good community event. (Please note: this event is for guests 21+).
Guests will arrive at the Oceans Ballroom and then explore the Aquarium galleries featuring diverse collections of aquatic life. Meet your friends and make new ones while exploring the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. After a mesmerizing self-guided journey through the galleries, guests are invited to mix and mingle in one of the most exclusive ballrooms in Atlanta for the After-Party.
Experience genre-bending sound as we bring two of the hottest disc jockeys to unite for a tag-team duo. We welcome two of the country’s leading celebrity DJ’s, the infamous DJ Jash Jay and the pioneering