Lots of events happening this weekend in LGBTQ Seattle…if you’re a Queer Person of Color who loves pot and tattoos, you have some BIG decisions to make since Pacific Northwest Black Pride is happening simultaneously with Hempfest and the annual Tattoo Expo.
Here’s the long list of event for Black Pride….and, here’s a chance to discuss “Is it appropriate for People Who Don’t Belong To The Social Group Hosting Said Events to attend these events?”
aka “If I’m not of African descent, should I go/be welcome at these events?”
Here’s a good rule of thumb when it comes to any specific cultural event (Black Pride/Asian Pride/Latinx Pride/Little People Pride/etc). If the event is taking place in a general public space and open to the public at large, then it’s probably welcoming to everyone. If the event is taking place in a private space (like someone’s actual home) or behind “closed doors” in a more intimate meeting space, or a space that’s really only used by THAT group of people, then….probably not but if in doubt, then ask someone in charge of the event.
Got it? Just use common sense. Be a good ally and not a jerk.
Here’s a LOOOOOOONG list of events happening this weekend:
Check out all the event listings below for an in-depth look at each event we have planned for this year. All events listed below are official PNW Black Pride events.
Cultural Health and Wellness Festival
FEATURING BOBBY LYTES * FLAME MONROE * DIAMOND ST.JAMES
The Vendor Market Place is open to guests of the PNW Black Pride as well as the public. Come see local vendors and support LGBTQ+ owned entrepreneurs.
Suggested donation $5.00 or more.
Equity Luncheon
An opportunity for representatives of CBOs, ASOs and other providers of communities of color to network, and to discover paths to improve the fight against HIV and STIs.
Sponsored by Gilead Sciences
Trans Symposium
A seminar aimed at engaging allies and members of the community in understanding basic Trans-focused topics. This workshop is designed to reduce anti-transgender bias within our community and to understand the transgender experience, dispels myths and stereotypes, defines terms that may be confusing, and answers common questions.
Event is free, but please RSVP.
Intimate Bonds: People of Color Relationship Skills Class
Ever feel like you and your partner are stuck in a pattern?
Feel like you are just going through the motions of a relationship without a real intimate connection? This session centers the lives and relationships of people of color in an open and culturally supportive space. There are such topics as clarifying values, creating a power analysis, internalized oppression, boundary setting, accountability, conflict strategies, and increasing skills to strengthen and maintain community connections.
Register for the workshops today.
State of the Union: Black & Gay in America
This workshop features special guest speaker, writer & activist Darnell L Moore.
Moore is an award-winning writer and activist, a leader in the Movement for Black Lives, and a tireless advocate for justice and liberation. In his latest book No Ashes in the Fire, he sets out to understand how that scared, bullied teenager not only survived, but found his calling. Moore traces his life from his childhood in Camden, New Jersey, a city scarred by uprisings and repression; to his search for intimacy in the gay neighborhoods of Philadelphia; and, finally, to the movements in Newark, Brooklyn, and Ferguson where he could fight for those who, like him, survive on society’s edges.
No Ashes in the Fire is a story of beauty and hope – and an honest reckoning with family, with place, and with what it means to be free.
Event is free, but please RSVP.
Woman to Woman Workshop: Addressing the Health Issues of Women
Stop the Silence! This workshop will provide a short history of African American women dealing with breast and ovarian cancer.
Event is free, but please RSVP. A survey will be sent later for you to select the sessions you will attend.
Let’s Talk About SEX! A Sex Positive Workshop
Why is it so hard to talk about sex? In this workshop, attendees will be encouraged to leave their comfort zone and explore sex positivity through gender identity, sexual fluidity, non-monogamy, consent, masculinity, new media, pornography, and PrEP.
Event is free, but please RSVP.
Cultural Health and Wellness Festival
Hosted by celebrity comedian, entrepreneur, and BET correspondent Flame Monroe.
Features musical artist from Love & Hip Hop: Miami Bobby Lytes.
Plus, a host of local artist, poets, comedians, female impersonators, and dancers.
ALL WHITE AFFAIR
Tonight at the host hotel, come in your finest threads, ALL WHITE. Bring out your diamonds and pearls & if you are feeling ice cold a nice mink fur. With Signature cocktails being served this party will be your night to LEVEL UP on the dance floor.
Tickets are $15
Ecumenical Church Service
An LGBTQIA-based interfaith worship service.
Hosted by Living Water International Church & Liberation Ministries
Return to The WIZ: Emerald City Mini-Ball Party
Tickets are $10 at the door.
CATEGORIES:
BQ Up N Drags- Dorothy vs Evillene
Dorothy: “Toto, we’re not in Brooklyn anymore!” Invited to a cocktail party in the Emerald City, Dorothy going to paint the town SILVER! Bring it in a SILVER cocktail dress, let’s not forget your accessories and those SILVER pumps!!! LOOK OUT Evillene might be there!
Evillene: “Don’t nobody bring me no bad news!” Just bring me all your JEWELS!!!! Bring it in all RED cocktail dress dripping in JEWELS and OVAH pumps that will make Dorothy GAG!!!
Male Figure Face- I’m coming for the crown!! Bring it as the new and improved WIZ in all Green!!!! Remember your CARTA must be OVAH!
NON- Binary(Face)-Whoever this person is their the ONE!!! Bring it as MISS ONE in graffiti evening wear numbers should be included. Remember you’re the leader of the MUNCHKINS!!!
OTA Runway(EUROPEAN and AMERICAN)- Bring it as the TIN MAN……. Let’s make sure your runway SLAYS!!!
OTA Performance- Bring it as the Cowardly Loin!! Make sure its SEXY and your Pussy Pursssssss!!!!
OTA FACE(Grand Prize)- Bring it as Glinda the Good Witch in all BABY BLUE!!! MUG must be Stamped for the GODS!!! Lena Horne is watching from the HEAVENS!!!
OTA Sex Siren -“NO NO not the flying monkeys!” Yesssssss!! They have changed drastically (in my Cardi B. voice) since the last time in the Emerald city. Bring it as the flying monkeys!!! I beg of you BRING SEXY BACK!!!!
OTA Realness- MJ was great but let’s see how these MILLENNIALS do it. Bring it as the Scarecrow. MJ is watching from the HEAVENS!!!!
