According to a new report from Rough Draft Atlanta, “Global Black Pride, a global event dedicated to Black LGBTQ+ communities, has chosen Atlanta as the host city for 2024.”
We’re so excited to host the first-ever Black Pride event in the United States! As the LGBTQ+ capital of the south, we love our October and June Pride celebrations! And now we can’t wait to add a specifically Black Pride event to the list!
Black Pride Event Details
Global Black Pride 2024 – Atlanta will take place over the course of seven days! Events and celebrations will happen all across the city, including some iconic spots like Piedmont Park!
Rough Draft Atlanta says, “The event will include the Black Pride Parade, Human Rights Conference, Black Trans Rally, a film festival, theatre, workshops, dance parties, and performances.”
Dates: August 27th, 2024 – September 2nd, 2024
For more details on the event, you can check out their website here! Or check back in with us as they announce more details!
About Global Black Pride
Global Black Pride, an organization that advocates for Black queer love internationally, will host this first ever U.S. event.
They write on their website, “Founded by GBGMC in 2020, Global Black Pride (GBP) is the first global Pride organization that brings together Black LGBTQI+ communities across all continents to celebrate culture and diversity, providing a space for activists and community-based organizations across the globe to engage and reflect.”
Malik Brown, the City’s Director of LGBTQ Affairs said in a statement reported by Rough Draft Atlanta, “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. We are honored to welcome the first-ever Global Black Pride gathering in the United States to the vibrant City of Atlanta.”
So get ready to celebrate, Atlanta! It’s time for Global Black Pride!