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Seattle, WA, June 29, 2007—Mark your calendars for our first annual Seattle Black Pride (SBP). "Mocha Reign" is this year's
theme, and incorporates a celebration of wisdom, unity, leadership, pride and endurance within our
diverse communities.
Join SBP for 3 days, July 21-23, for culture, education and entertainment. We are celebrating with
guest speakers/panel discussions, live performances, dance party, family barbecue, local entertainment,
and our first film festival showcasing cutting-edge features and short films focused on our people of
color and diversity. SBP Board President, Kiantha Duncan-Woods notes, "Seattle Black Pride has positioned
itself to be one of the greatest events mobilizing the African American GLBTQ community of color the state
of Washington has ever seen."
Seattle Black Pride is a not-for-profit organization that organizes the SBP event in Seattle to commemorate
and celebrate all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and groups. SBP welcomes participation
of all, regardless of age, creed, gender, gender identification, HIV status, national origin, physical or
mental developmental ability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Ms. DuncanWoods adds, "We are working
to establish not just an annual Black Pride event, but the foundation for unlimited possibilities to grow
from this annual affair."
Film Festival Schedule for this Event
Friday, July 21
8PM: SBP Kick-Off @ Langston Hughes Community Arts Center/LHCAC* ($15)
Fashion show, drag performances, meet Mr. & Ms. Seattle Black Pride, and the Executive Board.
Guest speakers & more live entertainment!
10PM: Friday Youth Dance (16+) @ Langston Hughes Community Arts Center/LHCAC* ($5)
Hip-hop / R&B. ID Required. Ages 16 & over please
Saturday, July 22
11AM: Panel Discussion @ Seattle Art Museum-Volunteer Park/ SAAM*
"Equal rights in Washington: why people of color don't matter" w/ rep. from Human Rights Campaign, National Black Justice Coalition, Entre Hermanos, Equal Rights Washington.
1PM: Workshops @ Seattle Art Museum-Volunteer Park/ SAAM*
"HIV/AIDS: Does anyone care anymore?" w/ rep. from POCAAN. Free HIV & STD testing by POCAAN Know where you stand. "Woman's Health: Sister Help Thyself" presented by Verbena.
1:45PM: Workshop @ Seattle Art Museum-Volunteer Park/ SAAM*
"Diabetes: The Debilitator." w/ Steven Stein, M.D.
3PM: Saturday Films @ Seattle Art Museum-Volunteer Park/ SAAM* (2-day pass for $10)
"Brooklyn Bridge", "The Ski Trip", "Dani and Alice". Check out our website for film descriptions.
Ends at 5PM.
9PM: The Big Party: "It's Going Down!"@ Langston Hughes Community Arts Center/LHCAC*($15)
Choose your flavor with 2 rooms (house & hip-hop / R&B), go-go dancers & more! 21 & over please. ID Required. Party till 4AM!
Sunday, July 23
10AM: Gospel Praise & Worship @ Langston Hughes Community Arts Center/LHCAC*
12PM: Sunday Films @ Langston Hughes Community Arts Center/LHCAC*
"Walk in the Light", "DL Chronicles", "Inclinations."
2PM: BBQ in The Park @ Pratt Park behind Langston Hughes Community Arts Center/LHCAC*
Don't miss it! Complimentary food. Family friendly. SBP wraps-up at 6PM.
Pratt Park is located 1800 S Main St. / Seattle.
Directions
LHCAC: Langston Hughes Community Arts Center
http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/centers/Langston/directions.htm
Seattle Asian Art Museum
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/visitSAAM.asp
News
Seattle Black Pride is featured in the June's copy of Colors NW Magazine! Make sure to pick up your own copy now!
We are also featured in Seattle Gay News for the week of June 19-25.
Check out the articles on page 21 and
page 23.
Interested in writing a story on us? Feel free to contact us by email or phone,
and we'll be happy to talk with you. If you already have written a story, and wish us to reference it on this site,
please let us know, we'll add it to our blog for all to see.
Parties & Events
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.
Parties & Events
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.
Reign @ War Room — Picture Gallery
Click Any Picture To View!
