Atlanta Preps To Celebrate Global Black Pride In First U.S. Event
August 14, 2024
The jam-packed event will take place from August 26 to September 2.
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend will grow its partnership with Global Black Pride as it prepares its biggest celebration.
The first-ever Global Black Pride will commence in Atlanta, bringing music, activities, and connections to the near weeklong event. Beginning on Aug. 25, the event will host the city’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community with a music festival, gala, and influencer dinner, as well as a Human Rights and Health Conference. Celebrities from Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Jessica and Niecy Nash-Betts expect to be in attendance.
In keeping tradition, Mayor Dickens will also host his 5th annual Global Black Pride Reception at Atlanta City Hall. Furthermore, the Mayor’s Office and Atlanta Police Department will work to ensure the safety of all guests.
The Vision Community Foundation, Traxx Girls Inc., and Rockstars Production will continue producing the expanding venture, with the latter two hosting the Black Excellence Influencer’s Dinner. On Aug. 30, the fundraiser for Global Black Pride Weekend will recognize public figures who continue to break barriers for LGBTQIA+ people. Honorees for the 2024 ceremony include Rashad Burgess, Lisa Cunningham, and Funky Dineva.
For the groundbreaking week’s culmination, a Pure Heat Community Festival will take place on Sept. 1. Located at Piedmont Park, the event will showcase food and market vendors, local performances, and educational forums.
Moreover, the festival aims to connect those throughout the community with knowledge and fun as it celebrates its 12th year. Palmer will take home the Humanitarian Award at the event, while Nash-Betts presents her wife, Jessica, with the Trailblazer Award.
With a jam-packed line-up and diverse activities, Global Black Pride’s first celebration in the U.S. hopes to uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. In step with their mission, a portion of the event’s proceeds will go toward helping homeless LGBTQIA+ youth and those impacted by HIV/AIDS through the Vision Foundation.
More immersive programming information can be found on Global Black Pride’s website.