Honoring 250 of Philly’s Changemakers | PHL17.com

April 11, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philly Black Pride will mark its 27th anniversary with a weeklong series of events across Philadelphia from April 20 through April 26, 2026, celebrating Black LGBTQ+ culture, community, and advocacy. The organization said this year’s theme, “250 Reasons to Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Changemakers,” will recognize 250 individuals in the Greater Philadelphia region for their contributions to culture, advocacy, and community. Events are...

https://epgn.com/2026/04/03/the-changemakers-of-philadelphia-black-pride/ In the wake of Philadelphia Black Pride’s announcement of its list of 250 Changemakers , many have asked a simple question: What exactly is a changemaker? According to Google, a changemaker is an individual or group who takes creative, actionable steps to solve social or environmental problems, someone who acts as a catalyst for meaningful, widespread change. But in today’s cultural climate, the definition can stretch...