Our 1st official Black LGBT Pride Issue. Pride is the parties, park events, & beach bum days in the sexiest cities “in these yet to be United States" as James Baldwin would say. Understand that we as a community represent more than that. Understand what Pride is really about; it is a celebration of our colors. And in the same moment it is a memorial to those who came before.
We celebrate a unique selection of people that I've been keeping my eye on that not only have been making headlines for what they do, but have injected a sense of pride in our community by who they have chosen to be. What is interesting is not just who they are & what they do, but their response when we asked them what has given them Pride.
It was important this Pride Issue have something for us to read to help us better enjoy Summer. I introduce the essential novels for gay men of color.
You will find a complete official schedule for NYC Black Pride Aug 13-17th and a list of this years Heritage Award winners.
