You always hear about the lack of a unified Black gay community or how there’s no one leading us in a better direction. And while those are legitimate issues, they sometimes fall on deaf ears. However, there is someone who is listening and that person is doing something about it.
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| According to their official website, Black Pride Los Angeles wants to see activities that directly speak to the social, economic, and political concerns of the Black LGBT/SGL community in Los Angeles. Their mission is to promote policy and advocacy, address health disparities, and ensure preservation of the cultural and ethnic identity and relevance among Black LGBT/SGL (Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender/ Same-Gender-Loving) individuals and institutions in Los Angeles.
Milton knows this will be a challenge, but is very optimistic. They have the support of International Federation of Black Prides, led by their president, Earl Fowlkes. He is also accompanied by Jasmine Burnett, another LGBT activist, hoping to make L.A. a more inclusive space for Black LGBT /SGL community. Together, they will reach out to younger and older groups to establish an effective and organized force. “Black Pride Los Angeles is more than a get-together,” Milton said. “It will be an on-going event.” | ||||||
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You always hear about the lack of a unified Black gay community or how there’s no one leading us in a better direction. And while those are legitimate issues, they sometimes fall on deaf ears. However, there is someone who is listening and that person is doing something about it.
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| According to their official website, Black Pride Los Angeles wants to see activities that directly speak to the social, economic, and political concerns of the Black LGBT/SGL community in Los Angeles. Their mission is to promote policy and advocacy, address health disparities, and ensure preservation of the cultural and ethnic identity and relevance among Black LGBT/SGL (Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender/ Same-Gender-Loving) individuals and institutions in Los Angeles.
Milton knows this will be a challenge, but is very optimistic. They have the support of International Federation of Black Prides, led by their president, Earl Fowlkes. He is also accompanied by Jasmine Burnett, another LGBT activist, hoping to make L.A. a more inclusive space for Black LGBT /SGL community. Together, they will reach out to younger and older groups to establish an effective and organized force. “Black Pride Los Angeles is more than a get-together,” Milton said. “It will be an on-going event.” | ||||||
| Milton wants Black Pride Los Angeles to be movement throughout the year. He presents valuable ideas that should stimulate our community such as, creating networks outside of the bars and the web, getting our issues out to a broader audience and ensuring our place in major LGBT events.
When asked how the Black Pride Los Angeles will contribute to the greater LGBT community of the city, Milton said, “We hope to create a voice and keep the voice going. We would like to work with as many of the LGBT organizations and build a bridge with them.” In fostering this initiative, Milton hopes set a standard within the community. “We want to create a model for networking and community organizing,” he stated. “Our main goal is to be a staple in the Black LGBT community. We hope to bring more people together.” Milton believes this is the New Black Gay Renaissance. “More Black LGBT people are coming to the table and it’s time to acknowledge their existence.” Milton and the others working in Black Pride Los Angeles are planning exciting events for our community in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackpridela.org | ||||||