World Pride is underway in D.C. until June 8, but this past weekend was dedicated to old school pride and an event that dates back more than 30 years.
Thousands of people are in the nation鈥檚 capital this Memorial Day weekend for , produced by the Center for Black Equity, a Capital Pride Alliance partner.
The yearly event has grown a lot since the 1991 inaugural celebration at Banneker Field by Howard University. The theme was 鈥渓et鈥檚 all come together,鈥� and it was not only a celebration but also raised awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Kenya Hutton, president and CEO of the Center for Black Equity, told 91欧美激情 they have been working on this year鈥檚 event for a year.
鈥淲e are already planning next year,鈥� Hutton said.
For people who have not attended any Pride events, Hutton described them as being among family.
鈥淚t鈥檚 family, it鈥檚 culture,” Hutton said. “If you come from a part of the country where you鈥檙e not around Black queer culture, you can come here and walk away with an auntie, an uncle, a best friend. You are going to realize you are connected to something bigger than yourself.鈥�
People from around the world are visiting for D.C. Black Pride, and so are D.C.-area residents like Dr. Ashley Elliott.
The native Washingtonian told 91欧美激情 that D.C. Black Pride is a revolutionary event.
鈥淓specially being a Black girl who grew up in D.C., I remember when there was no ‘D.C. Black Pride’,鈥� Elliott said.
Elliott believes it鈥檚 important in this political climate to attend D.C. Black Pride and celebrate 鈥渢o show that we are still showing up and unapologetically being us.”
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