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WHAT IS BLACK PRIDE?
Black pride celebrations are events that unite and bring together African-American lesbian, gay, bisexual, 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.
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20,000 + attendees over week long celebration
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40% percent; of ATB attendees are from out of state
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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 transgender of African descent to increase awareness in areas such as health, civic, and community empowerment.
ATB is a proud member the Consolidated Association of Prides, Inc. (CAPI).
Los Angeles Black Pride (LABP) is the official LGBT Black Pride Recognized by the State of California, the County and the City of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Black Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to Organize and Promote Unity for African American sexual minorities and sexual Minorities of African descent