Schedule

St. Louis Black Gay Pride Schedule of Events:

Friday August 17, 2007: Our City, Our Pride Opening Reception
7:00PM until 11:00PM
Free Food and Drink
Regional Arts Commission
6128 Delmar Boulevard

Friday August 17, 2007: Black Pride & Black Men United (BMU) presents
The Panama Hot Party at Panama Red
1909 Locust Street
10:00PM until 3:00AM
Featuring Drink Specials and Giveaways
The Ceurvio Girls & DC’s own Anaconda

Admission $5:00

Saturday August 18, 2007: Real Talk: Round-Table Discussions
Issues impacting the Black GLBTQ community
1:00PM until 5:00PM
Regional Arts Commission
6128 Delmar Boulevard
All are welcome

Real Talk: Roundtable Discussions on issues
impacting the Black GLBTQ Communities

Round Table Discussion Topics:

1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Hip Hop Homo: Is Hip Hop Music Homophobic?

Facilitated by a local hip-hop radio station DJ (TBA) - This discussion will explore the long and ambivalent relationship hip hop music and lifestyle has had with the Black gay community. Years ago, house music reigned supreme in the Black gay and lesbian lifestyle, but today, particularly among young gay and lesbian youth, hip hop music has been embraced by the community in spite of its blatant homophobic lyrics. The marriage of hip hop and homosexuality has created a divide in the Black with surprising new fault lines. Come and participate in this light and refreshing roundtable discussion about the lifestyle, the music, and how they both shape the identity of our communities.

3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Why 2 Prides? Community Building Among St. Louis’ Black and White GLBTQ Communities.

This round table discussion will focus on what steps need to take place for community cohesiveness among St. Louis’ African American and White gay and lesbian communities. Come and explore what we have in common, and what makes us different, and how we can celebrate those differences, and work together to improve the over-all gay community in St. Louis. Ever wonder why we have 2 Prides? Find out why at this round table. This discussion will be facilitated by the presidents of both Pride St. Louis and St. Louis Black Gay & Lesbian Pride Committee.

Saturday August 18, 2007: St. Louis Black Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Regional Arts Commission
6128 Delmar Boulevard
Admission: $5.00 (includes refreshments)
7:00PM until 11:00PM

"DON'T GO"
Don't Go Movie Picture

“Don’t Go” is the intimate story of the lives and loves of a group of vibrant individuals living in an apartment complex in Los Angeles. These people struggle with the same issues we face every day: love, loss, change, and family. But rather than a static representation of our daily problems, this film introduces us to new characters that may be our neighbors in real life but are rarely seen on television and the big screen. (Showtime 7:00 PM)

Strange Fruit- William Boyals, a successful, black, gay attorney in New York, is drawn back to the small, rural Louisiana town he long ago escaped from to investigate the lynching of a black gay childhood friend. (Showtime 9:00 PM)

Saturday, August 18, 2007: What’s Yo Flava Black Pride White Party:
Sponsored by What’s Yo Flava – This All Whiste 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 19, 2007: "Jazz in St. Louis - Cool Jazz Brunch" 11:00AM until 1:00PM, Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard
Admission $12. Live musical performances featuring local jazz artist.

Sunday August 19, 2007: Festival In The Plaza: 2:00 PM 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!!!

Appearing at 3pm ... The "RADICALLY INCLUSIVE" ....
BISHOP Wyatt I. Greenlea, Jr. & the Greater New Higher Heights Christian Church UCC - Mass Choir

We are also in need of volunteers.
Interested parties should contact Erise Williams, President @ 314-531-2284.