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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE Pride Guide 2005

Over 20 Black Gay Prides are set for this summer

by Jasmyne Cannick

Washington, D.C.-The International Federation of Black Prides, a coalition of black gay pride organizers, has announced the 2005 schedule of black gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride events. Currently, there are over 20 prides scheduled, including South Africa earlier this year and Toronto, Canada. For more information, see www.ifbprides.org.

Washington D.C. Black Pride May 27 30 www.dcblackpride.org

Boston Unity Pride June 8 12

Memphis (Tenn.) Black Pride June 17 19 www.memphisblackpride.com

Black Pride New York City June 21 26

www.blackpridenyc.com

P-FLAG Cleveland celebrates 20 years

by Jane Daroff

Cleveland-The city's chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays was started 20 years ago by Jane Daroff and Jes Sellers at the insistence of Jane's son Rob. They were traveling to the Akron group and Rob thought parents should not have to travel that far for support.

Rob got Trinity Cathedral to give the group space rent-free and they have been meeting there ever since. Several thousand people have come their way. Not just parents and friends but also LGBT children of all ages seeking understanding, acceptance, support and often help in how to come out to their families.

P-FLAG Cleveland was honored on May 20 at the People of All Colors TogetherCleveland 25th anniversary celebration opening reception for their two decades of work reaching out to people, letting them know that they are not alone, that they are loved and have a home.

Dr. Sellers is the director of the counseling service at Case and Ms. Daroff is a clinical social worker who also works in this service.

P-FLAG's 20th anniversary event will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 1-4 pm at the home of Ernie Cahoon, 2691 Derbyshire in Cleveland Heights. The organizers would love to have all past members attend.

RSVP is essential. Please leave a message on the P-FLAG line at 216-556-4317.

Jane Daroff is the co-founder of P-FLAG Cleveland.

At the Beach (Los Angeles) July 1 4

www.atbla.com

Windy City Black Pride (Chicago) July 1 July 4

www.windycitypride.org

Central Florida Black Pride (Tampa) July 14-17

www.floridablackpride.net

Charlotte, N.C. Black Gay Pride July 15 – 17

charlottencblackgaypride.com

Hotter Than July (Detroit) July 27-July 31 www.hotterthanjuly.com

Toronto Black Pride July 28-30

www.torontoblackpride.com

Pittsburgh Unity Black Pride July 29-31

Black, Gay & Proud Celebration (Cleveland)

August 1-7

http://www.blackoutunlimited.org/

Jacksonville Florida Black Pride August 5 -7

www.jaxxblackpride.com

Indiana Black Pride (Indianapolis) August 5-7

Minnesota GLBT Soul Essence (Minneapolis) August 11 14 www.soulessenceminnesota.org

St. Louis Black Pride August 19-21 www.stlouisblackpride.org

Bay Area Black in the Life Celebration (Oakland, Calif.)

August 16-21 www.bbitl.net

Ebony Pride San Diego August 27 www.ebonypride.org

Atlanta Black Gay Pride August 31 September 5 www.inthelifeatl.com

Dallas Black Pride September 30 October 2 www.dallasblackpride.com

Baltimore Black Gay Pride October 7-9 www.bmoreblackpride.org

Oakland Black Pride October 6-9

www.californiablackprides.org

Mississippi Black Pride (Jackson) October 6-9

www.mississippiblackpride.com

Nashville (Tenn.) Black Pride October 28-30 www.brothersunited.com

POC NOLA (People of Color New Orleans, La.) November 26-28

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