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In The Community – May 2020

In The Community – May 2020 Here are some great events going on this month in the community. These events are not hosted by Philadelphia Black Pride, but we’re excited to share them with you. Take a look! HIV in the Black Community Join us for a special conversation on HIV in the Black Community […]

Philly Black Pride 2020 Is Cancelled

Philly Black Pride 2020 Is Cancelled To the people whom we serve and who support us: As you know, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having a significant impact in our world and in our local community. As an organization, we’ve decided to embrace the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control to not hold any large gatherings […]

Come to the Cambria

Come to the Cambria

Come to the Cambria An Interview with General Manager, Jerry Rice It was a cold, rainy December evening when I traveled to the Cambria Hotel. But, as soon as I entered, my spirits were lifted. The Cambria Hotel in Downtown Philadelphia is going to be the host of Philly Black Pride’s twenty-first celebration taking place […]

Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar

Everybody’s Welcome – A Talk With Tabu

Everybody’s Welcome – A Talk With Tabu I’m learning that Septa is good for screwing with your plans. Thanks to a backed-up train, I was running late to a meeting with Jeffrey Sotland of Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar to talk about Philly Black Pride’s upcoming event, Black Friday. Seven minutes after our scheduled time, […]

A Proud Day for Black Queers in Philadelphia

A Proud Day for Black Queers in Philadelphia

With the help of Philly-based talk show on YouTube, OUTPour, Philly Black Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary by re-imagining Art Kane’s iconic photograph A Great Day in Harlem with a twist. A Great Day for Black Queers in Philadelphia is a quick video that lifts up all that our community is about. Board members, Le Thomas and […]