Atlanta Black Pride Weekend and Global Black Pride concluded their historic collaboration hosting the first-ever Global Black Pride in Atlanta, GA, impacting the city, August 26th to September 2nd. The Vision Community Foundation, Traxx Girls Inc and Rockstars Production remained producing partners in the annual celebration. At the 12th annual Pure Heat Community Festival, GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter, Tamar Braxton received the ICON Award; R&B star Jessica Betts received the Trailblazer Award – presented by special guests Betts’ wife, Niecy Nash-Betts, and friends Da Brat and Jesseca Harris-Dupart. On day one of the historic weekend collaboration, Billy Porter, performed a medley of hits at Piedmont Park.
Billy Porter
Tamar Braxton
Da Brat & Judy
Saucy Santana
Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts
The near weeklong Pride Celebration also included special appearances by: Arrington Foster, Miss Peppermint, Bishop OC Allen III, Rashad Burgess, Melissa “DJ M” Scott and more. The host hotel, Starling Hilton Midtown Atlanta, served as the epicenter for lodging, convention, and general Atlanta information needs.
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