Washington, D.C
DC Black Pride 2022 | doh
In 1991, Welmore Prepare dinner, Theodore Kirkland and Ernest Hopkins noticed a must rally the Washington, DC neighborhood round what was taking place with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The hassle they initiated to teach the neighborhood 30 years in the past, has led to a motion that has impacted the lives of tens of millions of Black LGBTQ+ people all over the world.
The primary DC Black Pleasure drew 800 individuals to Banneker Discipline, and centered round a theme of “Let’s All Come Collectively”. Since 1991, greater than 900,000 members of the lesbian, homosexual, bisexual and transgender neighborhood of African descent and their allies have come to Washington, DC throughout Memorial Day Weekend within the spirit of Black Pleasure to have a good time the fantastic thing about the LGBTQ+ neighborhood and lift consciousness and funding for HIV/AIDS.
Whereas a lot progress has been made throughout the globe since 1991, there stays a necessity to teach the neighborhood about HIV/AIDS and stand in opposition to homophobia impressed violence and bigotry that is still prevalent all through society. DC Black Pleasure helps fulfill this want.
Occasions:
The occasions listed below are on no account full. For an entire listing of DC Black Pleasure occasions click on right here.
- DC Black Pleasure Workshop
Facilitated by Angela Harvey
Movie debut: Black Rainbow Love
Could 18; 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Renaissance Downtown Resort
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- Black, Homosexual & Thriving
Kicking off 2022 DC Black Pleasure Weekend, GPMC presents, Black, Homosexual, and Thriving will
spotlight profitable black, homosexual professionals, enterprise house owners, neighborhood leaders and promote native,
black, queer owned companies and providers empowering our neighborhood.
Could 26; 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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- The Bunny Lounge
Us Serving to Us
Over 21 occasion that includes interactive advocacy video games
Free
Could 27; 5 pm – 9 pm
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