Peoples Pride 2k18
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Pittsburgh -
And now, from the black femmes who brought you Peoples Pride 2k17 - Peoples Pride 2k18!! Pride has always been an act of resistance on behalf of LGBTQIAP+ persons, and last year we marched to bring attention to this history.
This year, we are thrilled to bring you even more liberation with People’s Pride 2k17, where the focus shall remain on the People. This March will be a historic third, honoring the independently organized Roots Pride Pittsburgh from 2015 and 2016, which was organized by the black trans-led Garden of Peace Project. The march is the continuation of this legacy to honor our black and brown roots, and follow in the footsteps of incredible women such as Marsha P. Johnson, Mary Jones, Lucy Hicks Anderson, and Miss Major, and all those who paved the way for our efforts today.
We also must hold the Delta Foundation accountable for its historical exploitation and negligence towards the black and brown and trans people of Pittsburgh. Knowingly signing a 3-year contract with EQT Natural Gas Company amounts to selling our Pittsburgh Pride, with no regard to the lives which corporations affect!!
Therefore, we march as an act of resistance, with focus on the most marginalized LGBTQIA community of Pittsburgh, its black and brown trans people.
We march to include local nonprofits, unions and community members!
We march to oppose to white-, cis-, gay-centered pride parade and extravagant parties which are too expensive for many non-profits and communities to participate in!
We march as led by black and brown and trans leaders and community members, to bring attention to compulsatory tokenization of black and brown and trans populations which meets their quotas and increases their ability to secure grants!
We march alongside the disabled, the elderly, veterans, and other vulnerable and marginalized people!
We will march with little cost and without sponsorship from exploitative corporations, to criticize and hold accountable those who commit to corporate funds from fracking companies which pollute our land, our water, and our people.
Finally, we march to offer another opportunity to feel what being at a true Pittsburgh Pride is like! People’s Pride will set an example, and appoint black and brown and trans professionals who prioritize the most marginalized LGBTQIAP+ populations, and who are concerned for the health and well-being of our local communities.
Special thanks to our community members, leaders, and organizations for their assistance, conversations, and historic acts of resistance in order to organize these statements of resistance led by trans women of color and sisTers PGH, a community organization focused on advocacy, safety, shelter, and permanent housing for our transgender and non-binary community in Western Pennsylvania.
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We are THRILLED to announce a special guest performance from a black femme artist who is climbing the charts - and also a huge support to our Community! This Chicago native will be announced at our Town Hall Meeting on March 24th 2018! Please keep a lookout for the time and location of this meeting!
Funds will help with booking fees for special guest and logistics to making Peoples Pride 2k18 eventful and safe!
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To Register For Peoples Pride 2k18: https://goo.gl/forms/TZA6CpBCCgNDHhih1
Volunteer Opportunities: https://goo.gl/forms/encFmf8apCZuEYME3
And now, from the black femmes who brought you Peoples Pride 2k17 - Peoples Pride 2k18!! Pride has always been an act of resistance on behalf of LGBTQIAP+ persons, and last year we marched to bring attention to this history.
This year, we are thrilled to bring you even more liberation with People’s Pride 2k17, where the focus shall remain on the People. This March will be a historic third, honoring the independently organized Roots Pride Pittsburgh from 2015 and 2016, which was organized by the black trans-led Garden of Peace Project. The march is the continuation of this legacy to honor our black and brown roots, and follow in the footsteps of incredible women such as Marsha P. Johnson, Mary Jones, Lucy Hicks Anderson, and Miss Major, and all those who paved the way for our efforts today.
We also must hold the Delta Foundation accountable for its historical exploitation and negligence towards the black and brown and trans people of Pittsburgh. Knowingly signing a 3-year contract with EQT Natural Gas Company amounts to selling our Pittsburgh Pride, with no regard to the lives which corporations affect!!
Therefore, we march as an act of resistance, with focus on the most marginalized LGBTQIA community of Pittsburgh, its black and brown trans people.
We march to include local nonprofits, unions and community members!
We march to oppose to white-, cis-, gay-centered pride parade and extravagant parties which are too expensive for many non-profits and communities to participate in!
We march as led by black and brown and trans leaders and community members, to bring attention to compulsatory tokenization of black and brown and trans populations which meets their quotas and increases their ability to secure grants!
We march alongside the disabled, the elderly, veterans, and other vulnerable and marginalized people!
We will march with little cost and without sponsorship from exploitative corporations, to criticize and hold accountable those who commit to corporate funds from fracking companies which pollute our land, our water, and our people.
Finally, we march to offer another opportunity to feel what being at a true Pittsburgh Pride is like! People’s Pride will set an example, and appoint black and brown and trans professionals who prioritize the most marginalized LGBTQIAP+ populations, and who are concerned for the health and well-being of our local communities.
Special thanks to our community members, leaders, and organizations for their assistance, conversations, and historic acts of resistance in order to organize these statements of resistance led by trans women of color and sisTers PGH, a community organization focused on advocacy, safety, shelter, and permanent housing for our transgender and non-binary community in Western Pennsylvania.
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We are THRILLED to announce a special guest performance from a black femme artist who is climbing the charts - and also a huge support to our Community! This Chicago native will be announced at our Town Hall Meeting on March 24th 2018! Please keep a lookout for the time and location of this meeting!
Funds will help with booking fees for special guest and logistics to making Peoples Pride 2k18 eventful and safe!
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To Register For Peoples Pride 2k18: https://goo.gl/forms/TZA6CpBCCgNDHhih1
Volunteer Opportunities: https://goo.gl/forms/encFmf8apCZuEYME3
Organizer
Ciora Thomas
Organizer
Homestead, PA