::ABOUT US
WHAT IS BLACK PRIDE?
Black pride celebrations are events that unite and bring together African-American lesbian, gay, biseexual, and transgender people to celebrate both their African heritage and sexual orientation.
OUR HISTORY
In the summer of 1988, Duane Bremond and a group of friends decided to come together to organize and enjoy a day "At the Beach" on the 4th of July. Every year since, At the Beach (ATB) has grown in participants and in scope. It has become the nation's largest recognized Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride celebration.
- 20,000 + attendees over week long celebration
- 40% of ATB attendees are from out of state
- Only event in California that brings together thousands of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people
Today, ATB is a progressive and socially responsible organization over 20,00 strong.
ATB strives to provide unity celebrations as a networking forum for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders of African descent to increase awareness in areas such as health, civic, and community empowerment.
ATB is a proud member of the International Federation of Black Prides and the Consolidated Association of Prides, Inc. (CAPI).
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
June 22, 2007
ATB Announces Soul Thought Recording Artist DONNIE As Featured Performer
July 2 , 2007
Black Gays to Kick Off 19th Annual Celebration
DOWNLOAD ATB ARTWORK (Stock Photos, etc.)
DOWNLOAD 2007 ATB FACT SHEET
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2007 ATB CO-CHAIRS
Jasmyne Cannick
Alan-Michael Graves
2007 ATB COMMITTEE -CHAIRS
Marquita Thomas
Entertainment Chair
Christina Fontenot
Volunteer Chair
Ronald Jackson, Breeze Vincinz, and Dale Madison
Soulful Salon and Literary Cafe Chairs
Elethia "LeLe" Fray
Street Team Coordinator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wendell Carmichael
President
Michael Flowers
Vice-President/Treasurer
Will Harris
Secretary
Montoya Jennings
Anthony Caruthers
Habiba Shurat
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