Global Black Pride to be held in the U.S. for the first time

By Jo Yurcaba, NBC

Global Black Pride, the world’s first Pride event dedicated to celebrating Black LGBTQ communities globally, will be held in the United States for the first time this week. 

The festival, which runs from Tuesday through Monday in Atlanta, will include workshops, art exhibits, a health conference, a Global Black Trans Rally, the Atlanta Black Pride weekend festival and the Global Black Pride Freedom March. 

Actor and singer Billy Porter, who won an Emmy for his role in “Pose,” and Nigerian singers Yemi Alade and Omawumi will headline the festival on Saturday. 

“The goal of Global Black Pride is to create a powerful platform that amplifies the voices, experiences, and needs of Black LGBTQ+ communities worldwide,” Michael Ighodaro, the organization’s founder, said in an emailed statement. “We aim to foster unity, celebrate our diverse cultures, and advocate for the human rights and health of Black LGBTQ+ individuals across the globe.”

Ighodaro said holding the event in the U.S. right now is particularly important given the surge in legislation targeting the LGBTQ community. 

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