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St. Louis Black Gay Pride Schedule of Events:
Friday August 15, 2008: "Our City, Our Pride" Opening Reception,
5PM until 10:00PM -
Drury Plaza Hotel, York/Clark Ballroom, #2 South Fourth Street Admission is FREE
The Black Pride Kick-Off After Party @ The Space, 320-24 N. Vandeventer, The party continues with the friends and supporters of St. Louis Black Pride
11:00PM – 2:00AM
Great music, drink specials and friends!! Admission $7
Saturday August 16, 2008:Real Talk: Black Pride Round-Table Discussions and Seminars on issues impacting the Black GLBTQ community. 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM., Drury Plaza Hotel, #2 South 4th Street, St. Louis, MO All are welcome!
- In Search Of A Black Gay Agenda: This interactive discussion will explore the social and political issues that impact Black Gay and Lesbian communities. Black Gay and Lesbian people find themselves a part of two communities - one Black and one Gay. What are the key issues facing Black Gay and Lesbian persons? Come and explore this life impacting topic.
12PM - 1PM: Facilitated by "Blue"
- The Next Generation: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Young Men Who Have Sex with Men. The number of young homosexual men being newly diagnosed with HIV infection is rising by 12% a year, with the steepest upward trend in yong Black men, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. This round table discussion will consist of personal stories from young men living with HIV, and public health experts on what we can do as a community to slow the tied of rising HIV infections among this second generation of young gay and bisexual men of color.
1PM - 2PM: Facilitator - To Be Announced
- Eroticizing Safer Sex for Women: How can you make sex erotic, yet safe? Come and discover proven techniques that enhance your sex life, while not compromising your sexual health. This one is for the sisters and the sisters that love them. Don't miss this fun and important discussion for the sista’s who want to make it mo’better, yet safe.
1PM - 2PM: Facilitator - "Joan Ferguson"
- What If...?: The "ifs" in life can be more challenging for same gender loving people than their straight counterparts. What do you need to know to prepare for your financial future? Come in and discuss your options with financial experts from MetLife, for the IF in Life.
2PM - 3PM: Facilitator - "MetLife Representative"
- What’s A Word Worth: The Spoken and Written Word of The Black LGBT Community: African American LGBT persons have made great contributions to the literary and spoken word art forms. This discussion group celebrates those contributions by highlighting local spoken word artis, and nationally recognized authors. Brought to you by St. Louis’ own Sista Speak, this workshop will certainly increase your knowledge and appreciation for this form of artistic expression.
3PM - 4PM: Facilitator - "AP of St. Louis Black Pride"
1:00PM until 5:00PM
Drury Plaza Hotel, #2 South 4th Street, St. Louis, MO
All are welcome!
Saturday, August 16, Leather & You - A Men of Onyx Information & Demonstration Event: ONYX is an organization formed and operated by People of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX sets as its' goal, to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to men and women of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives. Hosted by Bad Dog Saloon, ONYX will present Leather 101 and fetish demonstrations. You know you want to find out more. Join us at Bad Dog Saloon, 17 Vandeventer (Next to Magnolia's). 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday August 16, 2008: St. Louis Black Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, @ Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd.,
Admission: $6.00 (includes refreshments)
6:00PM until 10:00PM. Featuring the following films:
 Cover - In the tradition of Women Thou Art Loosed, Cover will engross you in a gripping tale of lies, betrayal and infidelity. Show Time: 6:00 PM
(1 hour 39 minutes) |
 Christopher Street - This documentary tells the real story of Christopher Street, one that’s never been told. On this street, in New York’s West Village, you see a side of Gay life that’s rarely exposed. Show Time: 7:50 (30 minutes) |
 The Aggressives - This documentary follows the lives of six butch lesbians from lower-income neighborhoods who have adopted a highly masculine and aggressive attitude as their sexual and social identity. Show Time 8:20 (75 minutes) |
 The Train – Eddie Mae, a stud from the fifties, gets caught cheating on her girlfriend and pays a price. A short by Ta’ Shia Asanti. Show Time 9:40 (20 minutes) |
Saturday, August 16, Happy Hour @ The Space, 320-24 N. Vandeventer
$3 drink specials and, $5 admission. 4PM-9PM.
Saturday, August 16, 2008: What’s Yo Flava Black Pride White Party:
Sponsored by What’s Yo Flava – This All White Party, promises to be more than your typical White Party- at “The 11” 360 Boyle Ave. Two levels of classy partying for the sophisticated you. Admission Free between 8PM-10PM, $10 afterwards.
Sunday August 17, 2008: One Love Productions presents: "Jazz in St. Louis - A Cool Jazz Brunch" @ The Girlfriendz Party Spot, 1072 Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO, 11:00AM - 2:00PM Admission $15, Live entertainment, food and fun with friendz.
Sunday August 17, 2008: Festival In The Plaza: 2:00PM until 9:00PM,
All are welcome to come and celebrate Black Pride
"Our City, Our Pride" downtown St. Louis Keiner Plaza, Market & Chestnut Streets. Entertainment, Dancing, Food, Health Village, & More!!!
Sunday August 17, 2008: Enjoi Entertainment presents.....Black Pride Grand Finale @ The Space, 320 North Vandeventer, 9:00PM-1:00AM. $8 admission all night with Pride Unity Pass, $10 without. Party immediately following Festival In the Plaza...Drink Specials ALL NIGHT...Special Invited female exotic entertainer; performance at 12am sharp...see you there!
We are also in need of volunteers.
Interested parties should contact Erise Williams, President @ 314-531-2284. |
