Justin Smith
Mr. Justin B. Smith has been involved in Gay Activism since 1999. He is 28 and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Justin was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He now lives in Baltimore, Maryland and has worked with and for Gay Organizations such as the National Black Justice Coalition, Human Rights Campaign, Equality Maryland, Us Helping Us, People Into Living Incorporated etc. He is currently in school pursuing his degree in Communication and Journalism.
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By Justin Smith, Sr. Correspondent
After the controversies around DC Black Pride's two events at one time and New York's cancellation Atlanta is going forward with their Pride. Atlanta's pride promises to be filled with family and fun. The weekend is crammed with all sorts of things from parties to workshops from plays/movies to fashion shows.
Among the celebrities heading to town to celebrate Black Gay Pride are actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph and Gabrielle Union, R&B group Danity Kane, singers Chili of TLC and Tweet, and gay porn studs Bobby Blake and Alex "Militia" Castro from "American Gladiators." Several cast members from the upcoming "Noah's Arc" movie will also be in town Sept. 1 previewing clips of arguably the most anticipated black gay film ever.
Wednesday August 27, 2008 - Tuesday September 2, 2008
W Hotel Midtown - Atlanta
188 14TH St NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Category: Festivals
Website: http://www.inthelifeatl.com
Atlanta Black Gay Pride is held every year during Labor Day weekend. As the World's Largest Black Gay Pride celebration, we invite you to join us for a weekend filled with pride, celebration, education, and new experiences for everyone. The theme for 2008, Time to Act, signifies our commitment to accountability and to meeting the needs of Atlanta's residents and visitors.
Atlanta Black Pride Schedule
Schedule subject to change
 - Denotes a "Taking Pride In Healthy Living Conference" event
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 |
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9:00PM – 6:00AM |
Night Life Sponsored by ITLA Event Partners @ • Details |
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Thursday, August 28, 2008 |
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4:00PM – 10:00PM |
Registration Begins @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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7:00PM – 9:00PM |
Candlelight Vigil @ Tabernacle Baptist Church • Details |
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9:00PM – 6:00AM |
Night Life Sponsored by ITLA Event Partners @ • Details |
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Friday, August 29, 2008 |
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12:00PM – 12:00AM |
Registration @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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2:00PM – 6:00PM |
Narcotics Anonymous Safe Space @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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2:00PM – 10:00PM |
Black Pride Marketplace @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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8:00PM – 10:00PM |
Opening Ceremony --The Soul of Atlanta @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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9:00PM – 6:00AM |
Night Life Sponsored by ITLA Event Partners @ • Details |
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11:55PM – 2:00AM |
SpeakFire! @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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Saturday, August 30, 2008 |
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9:59AM – 10:00PM |
Registration @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 6:00PM |
Living In Our Pride Health Expo @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 6:00PM |
Narcotics Anonymous Safe Space @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 12:00PM |
Literary Cafe Presented by Fire & Ink @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 11:00PM |
Black Pride Marketplace @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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11:00AM – 4:00PM |
The 2nd Annual State of Black Gay America (SBGA) Summit @ The Renaissance Hotel • Details |
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12:00PM – 6:00PM |
Living in Our Pride - Workshop Series @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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4:00PM – 8:30PM |
See Us In the Life Film Festival @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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8:00PM – 11:59PM |
“Back to School” YouthPride Dance @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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8:00PM – 10:30PM |
Walk Like A Man - The Play @ Richard H. Rich Theatre (Woodruff Arts Center) • Details |
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9:00PM – 6:00AM |
Night Life Sponsored by ITLA Event Partners @ • Details |
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Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
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9:59AM – 10:00PM |
Registration @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 8:00PM |
Black Pride Marketplace @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 6:00PM |
Narcotics Anonymous Safe Space @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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10:00AM – 11:00AM |
Interfaith Worship Service @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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12:00PM – 3:00PM |
Living in Our Pride - Workshop Series @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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12:00PM – 2:00PM |
Jazz Brunch @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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3:00PM – 8:00PM |
See Us In the Life Film Festival @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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8:00PM – 10:00PM |
4th Annual Living In Your Pride Fashion Show - presented by Punk & Pearlz @ W Hotel Atlanta Midtown • Details |
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9:00PM – 6:00AM |
Night Life for the Men Sponsored by ITLA Event Partners @ • Details |
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Monday, September 01, 2008 |
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9:00PM – 6:00AM |
Night Life Sponsored by ITLA Event Partners @ • Details |
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