August 14th 2024.
As Atlanta gears up for its biggest celebration yet, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is excited to announce its partnership with Global Black Pride. This marks the first-ever Global Black Pride event in the city, promising a week-long extravaganza of music, activities, and connections. The festivities kick off on August 25th, welcoming the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community with a music festival, gala, influencer dinner, and a Human Rights and Health Conference. And let's not forget about the star-studded guest list, with the likes of Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, and Niecy Nash-Betts expected to make an appearance.
In addition to the main events, there will be a special reception hosted by Mayor Dickens at Atlanta City Hall, continuing the tradition of supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. The Mayor's Office and Atlanta Police Department are also working together to ensure the safety of all attendees. The Vision Community Foundation, Traxx Girls Inc., and Rockstars Production are joining forces once again to make this event a success, with the latter two hosting the Black Excellence Influencer's Dinner. This year's honorees include Rashad Burgess, Lisa Cunningham, and Funky Dineva, all of whom have made significant contributions to breaking barriers for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The grand finale of Global Black Pride Weekend will be the Pure Heat Community Festival on September 1st at Piedmont Park. This event will feature food and market vendors, local performances, and educational forums, with the goal of connecting and empowering the community. It's a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, and this year marks its 12th anniversary. The festival will also see the presentation of two awards – the Humanitarian Award to Keke Palmer and the Trailblazer Award to Jessica Nash-Betts, presented by her wife Niecy.
With such a diverse and exciting line-up, Global Black Pride's first-ever celebration in the U.S. is set to be a memorable one. And it's not just about having a good time – a portion of the event's proceeds will go towards supporting homeless LGBTQIA+ youth and those impacted by HIV/AIDS through the Vision Foundation. For more information on the immersive programming, be sure to check out Global Black Pride's website.
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