LA to Host Largest Gay Black Pride in US

From Out in Palm Springs:

While Martha’s Vineyard attracts some of the country’s most elite African-Americans every summer to what iscommonly known as “The Inkwell,” so too does the upscale beach community of Malibu. This beautiful beach enclave is expected to swell to almost 20,000 as African-Americans from all over the country populate this pristine California beach on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 from 10am to 5pm for what is known as “At The Beach.”

Los Angeles Black Pride (LABP), the oldest and largest African-American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride organization in the country, makes a splash this summer as it celebrates its annual pride event, “At The Beach” (ATB), on the shores of Malibu, California. Recognized as a major public event by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, ATB generates thousands of dollars in revenue for Los Angeles County and is an integral part of Los Angeles’ GLBT Community.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the July 3rd festivities as part of a week-long (July 1 – 5, 2010) schedule of events focusing on the organization’s 22 years of service to the GLBT community. From Manhattan to Mississippi, people from all over the country make the trek each year to this prime real estate to enjoy an eclectic mix of music, food and beach activities under the hot July sun. Some of the highlights of ATB include a best body contest, prizes to exclusive host parties and events as well as a marketplace of African-American vendors from across Southern California. The day’s events culminate to one of the largest after parties in Los Angeles (location to be announced).

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Hopefully this will change minds of those who think being gay is a color issue.  We come in all colors!