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DC Black Pride takes place from the 26th May to the 29th May 2023.
As DC Black Pride continued to grow during the mid-nineties, organizers focused on developing long-range plans to sustain the event by creating a board of directors, filing for incorporation, and becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Black Lesbian & Gay Pride Day, Inc. (BLGPD) was born, and the all-volunteer governing body of BLDPD would now oversee the planning and execution of DC Black Pride.
DC Black Pride was the catalyst for what is now regarded as the Black Pride Movement. Since its birth, more than 50 other Black Pride celebrations now take place throughout the world, many using DC Black Pride as its model. During the 1998 DC Black Pride Festival, the then President of BLGPD, Earl Fowlkes, met with the organizers of Black Prides from New York City, Detroit, Atlanta, as well as other cities to form the International Federation of Black Prides (IFBP), which later became the Center for Black Equity (CBE). Today, the CBE has more than 50 members and serves as the principal body through which organizers find support, raise funds and share best practice.
Year after year, more than 50,000 men and women from all over the world attend DCBP and experience the great culture and history of the Washington, DC area. Attendees have come to expect only quality social and non-social events.
Thursday • May 25
9 p.m. – 12 a.m. The Unity Ball 2023
Friday • May 26
2 pm - 12 am, Black Pride Wellness Suite Open, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
2–9 p.m. Pride Help Desk Open, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
5–9 p.m. Rainbow Row: Organization & Vendor Expo, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
6–9 p.m. DC Black Pride Opening Reception Talent Showcase, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown, Registration Required for Entry • get tickets. Join us for the DC Black Pride Opening Reception Talent Showcase celebrating LGBTQ+ people of colour and their artistic talents. Enjoy an evening of comedy, music and performances from talented members of our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ+ people of colour, celebrate diversity and support local artists.
Saturday • May 27
12 am - 12 am, Black Pride Wellness Suite Open, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pride Help Desk Open, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Rainbow Row: Organization & Vendor Expo, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown. Immerse yourself in Rainbow Row, which will feature organizations and vendors, by us for us, that support and sell products for the LGBTQA+ community.
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Enrichment Workshops, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown, Faith in Blackness Panel Discussion
1 p.m. Faith in Blackness Panel Discussion, Renaissance, Washington DC Downtown. How do we explore the uniqueness of Afro & Latinx Spirituality? How can we centre the experiences of Black and Latinx and allow those experiences to help us understand Spirituality and Theology? What can we learn from the lived experiences of Afro & Latinx communities and that relationship to their spiritual practices? "Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of Afro & Latinx Spirituality" is a short-form documentary which will highlight the lived experiences of Afro & Latinx’s of different faith traditions by sharing their stories and how their Blackness plays a role in their spirituality and vice-versa. This documentary will showcase the individual lived experiences of Afro & Latinx’s and their engagement to their faith and spiritual traditions. Followed by a panel discussion with the producers of the film and other Black and Latinx Faith Leaders.
2–3:30 p.m. Writers Forum, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
3–6 p.m. An Homage to the Clubhouse, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown. We will be hosting a complimentary party paying homage to the iconic Clubhouse! This event will be a celebration of the rich history and culture of the Clubhouse and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. We can't wait to bring everyone together for an unforgettable night of music, dancing and fun.
5–9 p.m. Pride Cookout Party, Aqua, 1818 New York Ave NE, WDC 20002
7 p.m. DC Black Pride Mary Bowman Poetry Slam, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
Sunday • May 28
2 p.m. – 12 a.m. Black Pride Wellness Suite Open, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
9–11 a.m. Pride Praise Party, Renaissance Washington DC Downtown, Pride By the River Super Sunday at Anacostia Park
12–8 p.m. Pride By the River, Super Sunday at Anacostia Park. Anacostia Park (near Roller Skating Pavillion), 1500 Anacostia Drive, WDC 20020. For details visit eventbrite.com/e/pride-by-the-river-super-sunday-at-anacostia-park-tickets-532588766337. Wet Dreamz Mega Day Party (Wet Dreamz)
4–11 p.m. Wet Dreamz Mega Day Party (Wet Dreamz), The Bullpen @ Nats Stadium, 1201 Half St SE, WDC 20003
Monday • May 29
12–7 p.m. Pride Festival in The Park, Fort Dupont Park, Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019
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