Seattle Black Pride Events

Seattle Black Pride co-sponsors American Heritage Series with CD Forum for Arts & Ideas - December 6, 2007

kiantha — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:14:00 GMT

The role of African- American LGBTQ people in History... Where were we, and where are we now?

American Heritage Series is an ongoing series of lectures and discussions that offer new perspectives on the role of African-Americans in American History. The role of the African-American LGBTQ community in American, African-American and LGBTQ history is virtually hidden. In many cases this history has been either deliberately left out or misinterpreted. Acknowledging the depth and breadth of LGBTQ African-Americans in our history completes us. From culture to politics, their role has been significant. Join the CD Forum and Seattle Black Pride as we discuss this hidden and unspoken history locally and nationally. Info: www.cdforum.org or call 206-323-4032

Tickets: $7/$5 for CD Forum and SBP members/students/seniors
Order online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/16715 or call 1-800-838-3006.

Seattle Black Pride co-presents DL Chronicles with Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - October 14, 2007

kiantha — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:52:00 GMT

Two new episodes are here!

TV’s smart, funny, and provocative television series THE DL CHRONICLES introduce a pair of gorgeous men living secret, sexual lives. Boo is an ex-convict who can’t (much to the frustration of his girlfriend) change his lying and cheating ways. He continues to hook up with various sexual partners in several steamy encounters. When Boo suffers some sobering consequences of his actions, he’s finally forced to take a serious look at his life. In the newest episode, Mark faces the absurd reality of living on the down low in his own home when he asks his boyfriend to pretend to be his roommate when his cousin comes to stay. Boldly dealing with the complex issue of men on the DL, these new episodes inspire discussion within communities of color while providing unadulterated, joyous entertainment.

Copresented by Seattle Black Pride Committee
Guests in attendance

AFTERPARTY - The VIP door is open to you at this post-screening reception with THE DL CHRONICLES directors Deondray Gossett and Quincy Le Near. 22 Doors, 405 15th Ave E.

Seattle Black Pride will host Annual New Year's Eve Bash - December 31, 2007

kiantha — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:44:00 GMT

Seattle Black Pride will host it's Annual New Year's Eve Bash

More info to come...Stay tuned to www.seattleblackpride.org.

Food, Champagne, Dancing and Live Music

If you missed this event last year, check out the photos in our Photo gallery.

Halloween Carnavale 2007 - October 27, 2007

kiantha — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:41:00 GMT

Halloween Carnavale 2007 Costume Party

Get your costumes ready for the 2007 Halloween Carnavale Costume Party. Big Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place contest winners. Be Creative, Be Sexy, Be Scary just Be There.

J'ai Thai Belltown:

2132 First Ave. where it crosses Blanchard (2 blocks north of Pike Place Market)

Date: Saturday October 27th
Time: 9:30pm to 2am

Check out Photos in our picture gallery to see how much fun we had at this event in 2006!

Seattle Black Pride & Verbena Screening event Postponed - October 13, 2007

kiantha — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:18:00 GMT

Seattle Black Pride & Verbena Mobile Health Screening for Women of Color Postponed

This event has bee postponed until further notice. If you are interested in obtaining a Free Mammography, Clinical Breast Exam or PAP test...

Please contact:

E. Houston LeBrun

VERBENA HEALTH

Health Access Coordinator

Phone: 206-323-6540 (ext. 3)

Fax: 206-388-1710

Houston@VerbenaHealth.org

www.VerbenaHealth.org
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Post PRIDE Community Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - September 16, 2007

kiantha — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:56:00 GMT

Come out and join us for our 1st POST PRIDE COMMUNITY MEETING

Seattle Black Pride is commited to offering our community a place to discuss openly issues that effect us. These conversations are facilitated by different members of the community. Our first POST Pride meeting will be held Sunday 9/16/07. All meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month from 4-6pm. Come out and let your voice be HEARD. This meeting will be a special Volunteer Appreciation dinner. If you volunteered for SBP during Black Pride 07 or at anytime in 2007 be sure to come out and celebrate with us.

Seattle Black Pride could not exist without volunteers like you! If you have not previously volunteered but are interested in doing so come on out and meet our great volunteer crew and coordinator.

Seattle Black Pride'07 - July 19-22, 2007

webmaster — Tue, 29 May 2007 16:09:00 GMT

Please visit the official Black Pride 2007 website for more information, at:

http://www.seattleblackpride.org/pride/2007

Dream Girls with Lady Chablis - April 28, 2007

webmaster — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:00:00 GMT

Come see the drag performance show on Saturday, proceeds benefiting Seattle Black Pride. Lady Chablis and Company will dazzle us with their talent! Thank you for helping out Seattle Black Pride!

Don't forget that Lady Chablis & Company also have a weekly drag performance show (called "Lashes") every Sunday, 8PM at R Place.

SBP Theatre Night - Before It Hits Home - March 3, 2007

webmaster — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:55:00 GMT

Join us for a Theatre night Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30PM; tickets only $10. All proceeds from this night support Seattle Black Pride 2007. We want a full house, so make sure to tell your friends!

Brownbox Theatre presents a new production of Before It Hits Home by Cheryl West, as conceived and directed by Artistic Director Tyrone Brown. The production opens Saturday, March 3, and runs through March 25, 2007 at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center in Southeast Seattle; proceed from the opening night will go to Seattle Black Pride 2007.

Before It Hits Home follows the last few months in the life of Wendal Bailey, an African-American man in his early 30's. After nearly dying of AIDS, he comes home to his extended family—his mother, father, "aunt", brother and 12-year-old son—for a festive evening that turns into a disaster. Shortly after this debacle, the only support and love he finds comes from an unexpected source—his previously stern, disapproving and homophobic father.

"Before It Hits Home is not a play about victimization... It is instead an authentic, at times almost hysterical make-up call to the Black community, sounded from within." The New York Times.

Before It Hits Home was originally workshopped by the Seattle Group Theatre in conjunction with its Multicultural Playwright's Festival in 1989.

Before It Hits Home author Cheryl West is an award winning playwright and Seattle resident. Playwriting credits include Jar The Floor, Puddin 'n Pete, Rejoice, and Holiday Heart (the film version of Holiday Heart starred Ving Rhames and Alfre Woodard). Awards include the National Endowment for the Arts Playwriting Award, the Multicultural Playwright's Festival Award and Helen Hayes-Charles McArthur Award.

Before It Hits Home director Tyrone Brown is the Founder and Artistic Director of Brownbox. Directing credits include the original production of Black To My Roots, Wreck The Airline Barrier by Adriano Shaplin, The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler, and Hamlet X: The Tragedy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre from Western Washington University.

Before It Hits Home features the talents of 10 local Seattle actors and actresses. The creative team includes costume design by Avianca Walker, lighting design by Brendon Orth-Sheridan, set design by Awet Beraki, and an original soundtrack by Stuart McLeod.

New Year's Eve Red Carpet Event - December 31, 2006

webmaster — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Availability is limited, please get tickets for guaranteed attendance.

Update! Tickets are selling fast!
Click here to buy your tickets in advance!

Come for one of SBP's classiest parties!

Two VIBES for the price of one:
- Seattle Black Pride's Juke Joint with Live Music by Felicia Loud & Band
- Seattle Black Pride's Party w/ DJ

Go back and forth between both parties all night! Champagne toast at midnight, drink specials, light food and great surprises!

Tickets can also be purchased / picked-up at the SBP office daily Monday through Friday noon-6PM. You may call us ahead of time. For office and phone number information, look on the contact us page.

DOOR: $10.00/person

Halloween Carnavale - October 28, 2006

webmaster — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Come celebrate Halloween with us. A portion of the proceeds of this event will benefit Sistah2Sistah's annual Holiday Food Drive.

Want free drinks? Then brings us some canned good to support Sistah2Sistah's Food Drive. Bring 4 canned good and get 1 free drink ticket!

Entrance is only $7, and we look forward to seeing your costume!

Guess who has been infected with HIV? - October 22, 2006

webmaster — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Join Seattle Black Pride in taking a stand against shame, stigma, homophobia, and denial in order to prevent HIV in OUR local Black Community.

The time for change within OUR community is NOW!
HIV in Seattle A CALL FOR LEADERSHIP NOW!

HIV FACTS for the United States

68% of all women infected with HIV are Black.
Infection rates in Black gay men are 10 times higher than in other populations.
African-Americans represent HALF of all new infections.

At this event, you will:

Learn what you can do to stop HIV.
Take a stand against Shame, Stigma, Homophobia & Denial.
Join local and state officials, community members and leaders to discuss strategies and concrete steps to stop HIV and promote health in our community.
Come hear about our mission and goals as we begin to make a concerted and collaborative effort to prevent the spread of HIV in the African American community.

Keynote: Dr. Maxine Hayes MD, M.PH. State Health Officer

For more information, contact: Quinten Welch, 206-205-8671, quinten.welch@metrokc.gov or Beverly Sims, 206-205-6124, beverly.sims@metrokc.gov.

BLC Black Leadership Council on HIV

Labor Day Party - September 2, 2006

webmaster — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Seattle Black Pride is keeping it movin' with a Labor Day Party at Velocity Dance Hall!

Seattle Black Pride 2006 - July 21-23, 2006

webmaster — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:00:00 GMT

Make sure to also check out the official Seattle Black Pride 2006 "Mocha Reign" Website!

Seattle Black Pride 2006 "Mocha Reign" on July 21-23 was an absolute success. Thank you to all who made it happen, and thanks to all of you who attended.

Check out the movie ( Modem | DSL/Cable | that was shown at the Friday show. It's a retrospective of the year.

Saturday was packed with workshops, movies, and the "It's Going Down" party at night!

Sunday was time our special Gospel Praise & Worship, featuring the Seattle Black Pride Choir! Plus, we had an additional round of films, and finished with a free BBQ—and ran out of food. More than 200 people showed up at our BBQ in Pratt Park, even with the blazin' heat.

Schedule

Friday

8PM: SBP Kick-Off / Opening Night Celebration
Fashion show, drag performances, meet Mr. & Ms. Seattle Black Pride and the Executive Board. Guest speakers & more live entertainment!

10PM: Friday Youth Dance (16+)
Hip-hop / R&B. ID Required. 16 & over.

Saturday

11AM: Panel Discussion
"Equal rights in Washington: why people of color don't matter" with Human Rights Campaign, National Black Justice Coalition, Entre Hermanos, Equal Rights Washington.

1PM: Workshops
"HIV/AIDS: Does anyone care anymore?" with POCAAN.
Free HIV & STD testing by POCAAN Know where you stand. "Woman's health: sister help thyself" with Verbena.
"Diabetes: the debilitator." w/ Steven Stein, M.D.

3PM: Film Festival (Part 1 of 2)
"Jumpin' the Broom: The New Covenant", "The DL Chronicles", "Dani and Alice", and "Brooklyn Bridge to Jordan".

9PM: The Big Party:"It's Going Down!"
2 rooms: hip-hop/rnb & House. Go-Go dancers & more!
with DJ Kun Luv!

Sunday

10AM: Gospel Praise & Worship
With the Seattle Black Pride Choir!

12PM: Sunday Film Festival
"Walk in the light", "Inclinations", "St. Martin de 4th Street", "On the Low" and "The Ski Trip"

2PM: BBQ in Pratt Park (Free Food!)
Free food & family-friendly.

If you missed Seattle Black Pride 2006 "Mocha Reign", check out our post-pride press release!

Announcing Deidra Fiddler & Jesse Nelson, Mr. & Ms. Seattle Black Pride 2006

Deidra Fiddler & Jesse Nelson

We are honored to have Ms. Deidra Fiddler as our very first Ms. Seattle Black Pride, and are equally as honored to have Mr. Jesse Nelson as our first Mr. Seattle Black Pride!

You were lucky to see them in the streets at June Pride Parade as well as all along the Black Pride event.

Thanks to All of You!

The Seattle Black Pride Executive BoardKiantha, Isaac, Robert, Harnik, Trammell and Derrickwould like to thank the following community members for volunteering and for their individual support:

A BIG THANK YOU to Public Health Seattle King County, all community members who have attended SBP community meetings, donated via the SBP website, supported SBP financially and supported SBP fundraising events. Also thanks to all LGBTQ Community Allies, SBP Security Team, Langston Hughes staff and Seattle Asian Art Museum staff.

If your name is inadvertently missing from this list, we apologize, and ask that you charge it to the head, not the heart...

Finally, thank you to all of you who have lent a hand, and participated in the success of this memorable week-end.

After Pride Parade T-Dance - June 25, 2006

webmaster — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Presented by Chi-Town & Crooked Letter Productions in collaboration with Seattle Black Pride.

- Starts immediately following parade.
- $3 Drink Specials / Free appetizers.
- Music: R&B, Hip-Hop & Reggae.

Jai Thai is located on Capitol Hill. $10 @ door — Portion of proceeds benefits Seattle Black Pride 2006.

Reign @ War Room - June 21, 2006

webmaster — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Seattle Black Pride, Gay City, The War Room, and Hitgirl!, present:

Reign @ War Room

A very special benefit party for Seattle Black Pride & Gay City
With DJ Niz & DJ Bruce Wayback.

An attitude & proper dress gets you in the door.

Taste of Tacoma Throw-down - May 13, 2006

webmaster — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Attention... Attention... Attention... Attention... Attention...

SBP is putting out an All Points Bulletin on Tacoma's LGBTQ community!

Attention... Attention... Attention... Attention... Attention...

Join us for the Taste of Tacoma Throw-down at club Taboo in Tacoma, and help support Seattle/Tacoma Black Pride! Local DJs will spin Hip-Hop, R&B and House. Drink specials will be available.

We are bringing the party to you!

See you at Taboo Nightclub - Doors at 9PM - $7

Card Party at The Game Room - March 18, 2006

webmaster — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Come for a card party at the Game Room. The Game Room is located 22639 13th Ave. S in Des Moines. This is a $5 fundraiser event benefiting your Seattle Black Pride.

Book Reading & Signing - March 5, 2006

webmaster — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Missed the lecture? Take a look at the book on Amazon.com.

Enjoy refreshments while listening to Washington State author Edwina Martin-Arnold on her new book, "Chocolate Friday." Edwina will answer your questions, and sign copies. Copies will be available for purchase.

Book Description

THE NECESSARY HUNGER! A foreign phrase to sedate English professor, Olivia Anderson, unless one were referring to food and such. However, Olivia learns the erotic meaning when she's enticed to take a walk on the wild side and attends an all male revue with a distinct urban edge. There, hidden desires are brought forth especially by one dancer known only as Flava. Returning from her adventure only slightly singed, Professor Anderson gets the shock of her life the first day of the semester when none other than Flava is sitting front and center in her classroom.

From that point on, Olivia's world becomes a roller coaster ride of self-discovery where she will either face her deepest fears and possibly discover the love of her life...or endure great anguish.

About the Author

Author, Edwina Martin-Arnold, remembers her mother's proclamation made long ago. "You're either going to be a lawyer or a writer because you're always debating with me about something or scribbling in a notebook." Edwina's mother knew her well because with the publication of Eve's Prescription, Edwina has become both an attorney and an author.

Edwina was born in Texas and grew up in Washington State. She attended the University of Washington where she met and married her husband, John. After working for two years as a buyer at Boeing, Edwina left to attend law school at the University of Puget Sound. Upon graduation, Edwina became a prosecutor. She enjoyed a seven-year career before she left to spend more time with her three children. It was during this time that Edwina was able to fulfill her life long fantasy of becoming a romance writer. She is currently working on her fifth book.

Royal Valentines Dance - February 11, 2006

webmaster — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Whether you're single or with your partner, check out our next event! Come dance to a refreshing mix of R&B and Hip-Hop at the classy Jay Thai Restaurant and Lounge on Broadway, and meet other singles and couples. Snacks and drinks will be available for a reasonable fee. We look forward to seeing you for a one-of-a-kind Valentine's day event!

Taste of Life - December 9, 2005

webmaster — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Our first event was a success. It was held at the classy Jay Thai Restaurant &Lounge on Broadway, with a smooth mix of Hip-Hop and RnB spun by DJ Mary Jane. The organizer, Isaac, made a point of further decorating the place "the way it oughta be" with his unique, rich, classy style.

Halloween Carnavale - October 28, 2005

webmaster — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Seattle Black Pride presents "Halloween Carnavale" at Rebar. Music by DJ Riz. Hosted by Lady Chablis & Pebbles. Costume Prizes! Doors @ 9PM; $10 cover; proceeds benefit Seattle Black Pride.