Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Inc. was organized in 1999 and is committed to promote unity among African Americans and people of African Descent who are sexual and gender minorities. The organization is also committed to producing an annual celebration of "Black Pride", as well as organizing a variety of activities throughout the year in Philadelphia that encourages and advocates for the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical health and well being of all related communities.

To achieve this mission Philadelphia Black Gay Pride (PBGP) is committed to:

 • Outreach Services – sustaining HIV Prevention Servicing Agencies and Supportive Services.

 • Education – producing educational workshops to enrich and address the issues affecting the LGBT community.

 • Youth – providing positive intensive mentoring opportunities and support services.

 • Economics – Annually PBGP brings approximately 15,000 guests to the city of Philadelphia enriching the commerce of the city.