Philly Black Gay Pride is currently looking for volunteers to assist during the week of Pride.
Email our volunteer director, Ruby ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for futher information and/or any questions.
Mr. & Miss Philadelphia Black Gay Pride

Click here for 2012 Pageant Application
| Mr. PBGP 2011 | Miss PBGP 2011 |
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Shizz Elegance
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Karen Vonsay
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| First Runner-up Chris Boyd | First Runner-up Joy Marnier |
| Miss PBGP 2010 | |
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H.O.P.E. AWARD
Honorees 2011 Sade Ali 2010 Mazzoni Center
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Alexis Cartier
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| First Runner-up Tatiana Santiago | |
| Miss PBGP 2009 | Miss PBGP 2008 |
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As a community member, if you believe in the accomplishments of Philadelphia Black Gay Pride (PBGP) over the years, now more than ever, given the current political climate and the state of the economy, a call to action is needed in order to carry out this great tradition.
PBGP has truly been a celebration of all that is beautiful and diverse in our community. Philadelphia has set the standard for Pride events that others now strive to achieve.
However, like many historically African-American gay and lesbian organizations, PBGP is facing challenges raising the vital funds needed to operate this year's celebration. We are faced with the important task of raising $10,000 in order to maintain the festival, due to lack of sponsorship and escalating costs, we've found ourselves with a deficit.
We need your help in raising the necessary dollars to continue this worthwhile, historic celebration. Your donation will greatly help to offset this year's current deficit and all donations are 100% tax deductible.
You can make your Donation to Philadelphia Black Gay Pride by clicking on the link below; we accept all major credit cards
Or you can:
Mail a check/money order payable to Philadelphia Black Gay Pride:
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, Inc.
P.O. Box 40926:
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Corporate Donations
On behalf of Philly's proud LGBTQ community, Philadelphia Black Gay Pride's Board of Directors is honored to invite you to be a part of our Annual Pride Celebration.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to be a part of this exceptional annual event. Partnering with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Pride (PBGP) will provide a great marketing prospect for your company. In addition to the exciting and unusual performances, there will be a large spectator presence and on-site media attention. This is a great chance for your company to gain a positive association with an entertaining, educational and community based event that promotes overall participation and diversity. The event will attract an estimated 9,000-15,000 spectator over the course of the 8 day event.
Your support of PBGP through monetary contributions and in-kind donations will directly benefit thousands of individuals and demonstrate your continued dedication to the community. As a 501 (c) (3) organization, all donations to PBGP are tax deductible in accordance with IRS Regulations.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to showcase your company's merchandise with a promotional display. We are offering your business the opportunity to market your products/services to the public for the duration of the Pride event to approximately 15,000 diverse individuals. We would also like to have your company banner on display as a supporter of our annual Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Celebration.
Download our 2011 Partnership Packet here
For more information contact : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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AIDS Services In Asian Communities (ASIAC) AIDS Services In Asian Communities (ASIAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders and their partners, friends, family members, and service providers in the Philadelphia area. Website: www.asiac.org |
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Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Established in 2000, Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is a National Lesbian Sorority. Our Motto: Excellence In Sisterhood, Victory With Pride, Awareness Through EducationWebsite: www.betaphiomega.net |
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Black Gay Men's Leadership Council (BGMLC) The mission of the BGMLC is to use advocacy, education and community collaborations to empower Philadelphia's diverse communities of black gay men by focusing on their social and political advancement and health and wellness needs, while developing local, regional and national leaders. Website: www.bgmlc.org |
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COLOURS Organization, Inc. COLOURS was established in 1991 to respond to the lack of positive and progressive educational, advocacy, and support mechanisms for sexual minority people of color in the greater Philadelphia area. Website: www.coloursorganization.org |
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Chris Hunter Entertainment Over the years we have dedicated ourselves to quality and service for your entertainment. Providing a unique night life experience unparalleled in the tri-state region. In the business for over 20 years, if we know anything it's how to throw a party. It's our job from week to week to provide you with a distinct urban adventure. Taking you away from the monotony of your weekly grind, allowing you to enjoy the simplicity of a good time. Suddenly the night life just got a lot better. Website: www.simplychristopher.com |
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Empowering Word Ministries Empowering Word Ministries located at 4958 Lancaster Ave in Philadelphia, PA. is a ministry of Love, Hope, Healing, and Wholeness. We are a growing ministry that is intentionally radically inclusive, welcoming all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, gender, affectional orientation and those who are specially- abled. We celebrate Gods love and our Creators diversity. We are a spiritual people that worship Christ, and focus on family and community. Rev John F. Clayton, Jr. Pastor and Founder, leads our worship services, which we describe as 'Bapta-Metho-Costal'. We worship with prayer, preaching and song from the Baptist, Methodist and Pentacostal traditions. This combination produces an uplifting experience with every service. If you are in need of the love of Christ, our services will fill you with that love and nourish your soul. Empowering Word Ministries, Inc. is a part of The Fellowship where Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder is the presiding Bishop. Please join our Sunday Celebration at 11:00am. Contact: 215-878-7000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative (GALAEI) GALAEI is a non-profit organization devoted to addressing issues that affect Philadelphia's Latino, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and promotes accountability from all systems that serve them, through education, representation, and advocacy. GALAEI's work focuses on improving the quality of life for all Latinos and LGBT individuals, especially in the area of HIV/AIDS and other health-related concerns. Website: www.galaei.org |
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House of Blahnik Our mission is to positively affect the overall development, health and wellness of its members, the larger lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities of color and their allies; while providing nurturing safe spaces for self-expression and continued growth. Website: www.houseofblahnik.org |
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International Federation of Black Prides (I.F.B.P.) The IFBP is a coalition of Black Pride organizers formed to promote a multinational network of LGBT/Same Gender Loving Pride and community-based organizations dedicated to building solidarity, promoting unity, and ensuring the development of education, economic empowerment, and individual and collective work. The IFBP was organized during DC Black Pride of May 1999 by a coalition of Black Pride organizers representing Chicago, North Carolina, New York, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis (Twin Cities), and Washington, DC. The organizers saw a need to organize the twenty plus Black Prides in the United States and abroad to network, develop sponsorship strategies, provide technical assistance, mentor and support one another. In November 2000, the original seven cities plus LA at the Beach and Jacksonville formalized the International Federation of Black Prides and has adopted bylaws, elected officers and have started the process of applying to the IRS non profit status. In April 2001, the IFBP extended invitations to the other remaining Black Prides as the organization prepares for its first Annual Meeting under the new bylaws. IFBP has produced the first ever brochure listing all of the 2001 Black Prides in the United States. Since 2002, the IFBP expanded its membership to include Baltimore, Boston, Memphis, St. Louis, Kansas City, MO, Philadelphia, South Africa, Nashville and Charlotte. In 2003, the IFBP became incorporated in the District of Columbia. Website: www.ifbprides.org |
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Mazzoni Center Founded in 1979, Mazzoni Center is the oldest healthcare provider in the Philadelphia region specifically targeting the unique needs of LGBT communities. Operating with the mission "to provide quality comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBT-focused environment while preserving the dignity and improving the quality of lives of individuals we serve," Mazzoni Center offers a full continuum of services including primary medical care, mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment, legal services, and HIV-related prevention and care services. To learn more about our services, visit us at www.mazzonicenter.org |
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Smoke Lilies & Jade Arts Initiative SLJ, established in 2006, is a socially conscious, multi-media dance theater production company dedicated to educating and exploring experiences of the African American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Through the use of dance, spoken word, and film SLJ is designed to provide education, services and support to organizations that assist those affected by HIV/AIDS. Website: www.liliesandjade.org |
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The Womyn's Village The first womyn owned and operated, spiritually, socially, culturally and politically based think tank intentionally targeting a black African heritage, Asian, Latina and two spirited lesbian, bisexual and transgender constituency of womyn in the City of Philadelphia. Website: www.myspace.com/the_womynsvillage |
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Unity Fellowship Church Mission is to Spread the Good News of the Gospel that God is Love and Love is for Everyone. All people are welcome into the House of the Lord. We fight all forms of oppression; such as racism, sexism, homophobia, heterosexism, classism, and ageism. We address the conditions of our community by advocating for change. We educate our people to empower themselves through the acts of Love in our worship experience, and our lives. We promote loving relationships with God, ourselves, and our neighbors.Contact: Rev. Jeff Haskins 215-222-3180 |
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Trans Masculine Advocacy Network (TMAN) This grassroots organization based in Philadelphia, PA was founded in 2006 and remains dedicated in its efforts to uplift people of color along the transmasculine spectrum. TMAN, the first ever organization of its kind, provides extensive networking and referral services that address the unique and underrepresented vocational, educational, legal, social, familial as well as mental and general health care needs of its members through weekly gatherings, special events and directed activities. Website: www.tmanphilly.com |
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The William Way Community Center (WWCC) The William Way LGBT Community Center creates vibrant and healthy LGBT communities by providing a place and programs that celebrate, support and advocate for the well-being of sexual and gender minorities in the Philadelphia region. WWCC fosters and celebrates a strong sense of community within and among the diverse LGBT communities, with an array of social, recreational, educational and cultural programming, as well as community and behavioral health services. Website: www.waygay.org |
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God Environment Church Mission: To provide an environment where people who are rejected from mainstream church can fulfill their desire to build a relationship with God as they understand God. Church Concept: An environment based on the strength of people sharing their experiences of God and life. Everything revolves around sharing. The sharing of insight, inspiration, and opportunities to engage. Most churches say: Come to church so we can tell you who God is. The God Environment says: Come to church so you can share with others who God has been to you. Join us on Sundays at 2pm at the William Way Community Center 1315 Spruce Street |
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Ark of Refuge Tabernacle of Philadelphia, Inc. The Ark of Refuge Tabernacle of Philadelphia is a vibrant and expressive congregation of Christian believers who exists to give glory to God through Jesus Christ. We see ourselves as a center for Christian renewal in the lives of all individuals. The Ark of Refuge Tabernacle of Philadelphia endeavors to fulfill the biblical commission of "Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Ghost ..." through spiritual worship, biblically sound study and aggressive evangelical outreach. Our purpose is to introduce all who are lost to Jesus the Christ; to cultivate through service those who desire a greater fellowship and relationship with God; and guide restoration to those who have been marginalized or cast down by societal ills or prejudices. 6439 Lansdowne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 Phone - 215.629.2300 Phone - 484.474.0883 Email - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website - http://www.arkofrefugetabernacle.org Sunday Morning Worship 11:00AM Mid-Week Prayer & Bible Study 6:45PM |
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Metropolitan Community Church of Philadelphia (MCCP) Metropolitan Community Church of Philadelphia is a revolutionary church, with transformational worship and relevant ministries. We strive to be a place of comfort, hope, and safety to all people. Being empowered through discipleship, MCCP exists to become alive in Christ and to receive the full manifestation of the Holy Spirit while actively impacting and uplifting the LGBTQ Community in a revolutionary, Christ-like fashion. We proclaim the life changing Good News of God's love to the LGBTQ Community and beyond; and provide a safe, accepting spiritual refuge to the LGBTQ Community. The community is invited to join MCCP for transformational worship on Sundays at 1 PM at 3637 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. MCCP can be reached at 215-873-5719 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Men of All Colors Together – Philadelphia (MACT) Men of All Colors Together-Philadelphia (MACT-Philadelphia)is a gay, multiracial and multicultural organization committed to equality, diversity and justice in humankind through social, educational and other means to support the LGBTQAI communities. The goals of MACT-Philadelphia are: (a) To engage in educational, social, cultural and political activities, to discuss and overcome prejudice and discrimination due to race, sexual orientation, and gender, and to realize the goal of human equality. (b) To offer opportunities for multiracial, multicultural socialization in an atmosphere conducive to initiating friendships and to offer support for those relationships of an ongoing nature. www.MACT-Phila.org |
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The Attic Youth Center The Attic Youth Center creates opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ in society.
The Attic Youth Center is Philadelphia's only agency exclusively serving LGBTQ youth. Currently, The Attic offers the following programs and services: The Life Skills Center provides individual and group programming in five concentration areas: job readiness, academic and educational enrichment, health and wellness, youth leadership, and arts and culture. Group activities include art, creative writing, tutoring, cooking and nutrition, career development, study hall, community engagement and leadership development. Individual services include life coaching and mentoring; Supportive Services, including mental health counseling for individuals and families; case management, HIV prevention programming, and support groups; The Bryson Institute of The Attic Youth Center provides training and workshops on best practices in meeting the needs of LGBTQ youth in schools, social service agencies, faith communities, families, and neighborhoods. Located: 255 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 545-4331 Website: www.atticyouthcenter.org |
Listed below are some of our showcase events:
Bowl w/Pride at PEP Bowl
Caribbean Heat Party
The Evolution Ball
International Federation of Black Prides Philadelphia Black Gay Pride is a proud members of the International Federation of Black Prides. IFB Prides is our official resource for pride listings. IFBP is a coalition of Black Pride organizers formed to promote a multinational network of LGBT ( Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
Click hereClick to view the 2011 Program Booklet
The Program Book is filled with the names and logos of our sponsors and advertisements from all businesses that purchase a space. This book is given to every registered participant of Philadelphia Black Pride and distributed throughout the city.
PRIDE Guide Advertising Rates
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Book Cover |
$600.00 |
Full Page (5.5x8.5) |
$400.00 |
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Inside Front Cover |
$525.00 |
Half Page (5.5x4.25) |
$220.00 |
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Inside Back Cover |
$525.00 |
Quarter Page (2.75x4.25) |
$110.00 |
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Business Card |
$75.00 |
Please attached camera ready artwork via hard copy or electronic format to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The appropriate formats for both print and web advertising are: .tif, .eps or .jpg (600dpi)
(Deadline for posting is March 21, 2011)
Please submit this form along with your payment.
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BEBASHI – Transition to Hope Description/product: a full-service HIV/AIDS case management agency with a special interest in serving low-income people of color with HIV disease. |
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Chazz Accessories: Description/product: Premier source for today's hottest formal wear, business casual, active wear, or accessories |
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DDS Accessories Description/product: High fashion couture accessories |
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Dodi Press LLC Description/product: LGBT children's books, DVDs and music |
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Equality Pennsylvania Description/product: a Commonwealth organization advocating in Harrisburg and across the state, exclusively for the rights of LGBT Pennsylvanians. |
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Liberty City Democrats Description/product: Democratic club handing out materials concerning the election |
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Lovillion Embellishments Description/product: an accessory/jewelry company. We specialize in making hand crafted earrings, wrist wear, rings, headbands, hair bows and 3-D phone cases |
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Mazzoni Center Description/product: non profit organization that offers health services to the LGBT community |
| Mazzoni Center – REACH Program
Description/product: Peer counseling program for MSM with substance use and/or sexual heath concerns |
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MetLife Description/product: Financial services |
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Ome Production LLC Description/product: Production Company for the feature film Finding Me: Truth. Selling DVD's of the film |
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Omega Entertainment Description/product: Literature for Chocolate City Pride 2012 promotion |
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PFLAG Philadelphia Description/product: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. |
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health – STD Control Program Description/product: STD Materials including safe sex kits (free) |
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Philadelphia Family Pride Description/product: Nonprofit group for LGBT parents and prospective parents and their kids |
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Resources for Human Development Description/product: Morris Home is a community base program promoting recovery for the Trans and Gender Variant population |
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SafeGuards LGBT Health Resource Center Description/product: Condoms, flyers and materials geared to LGBT people |
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Swerv Magazine Description/product: A new national lifestyle periodical for the African American LGBT community |
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Sponsorship Opportunities for Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
On behalf of Philly's proud LGBT community, Philadelphia Black Gay Pride's Board of Directors is honored to invite you to be a part of our 12th Anniversary Celebration. This milestone will commemorate Philadelphia Black Gay Pride's (PBGP) past decade of accomplishments, partnerships, collaborations and outreach to the community.
Your support of PBGP through monetary contributions and in-kind donations will directly benefit thousands of individuals and demonstrate your continued dedication to the community. As a 501 (c) (3) organization, all donations to PBGP are tax deductible in accordance with IRS Regulations.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to showcase your company's merchandise with a promotional display. We are offering your business the opportunity to market your products/services to the public for the duration of the Pride event to over 15,000 diverse individuals! We would also like to have your company banner on display as a supporter of the 10th Annual Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Celebration.
Download our Sponsor Packet here
For more information contact:: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it