Windy City Black Pride 2008,
July 3-6 is approaching fast.
Do you know where your pride is?
Welcome to the Official Website for the Windy City Black Pride,
a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated on April 12, 2006 and created for and by Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Men and Women in the Chicago, Illinois community.
It should also be known that our website will be updated continuously to provide our community with a resource, not just for Black Pride weekend, but year round.
Our website will provide information on education and employment opportunities, health and fitness, advocacy and legal information, the latest information on technology, music updates, showcase artists, highlight gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses, events around the city and outside the city and much more.
We are looking for planning committee members for Windy City Black Pride Events slated for Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, 2008. If you have any thoughts or ideas, drop us a line at
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to develop, implement and sponsor programs, activities, and special events to promote unity, cultivate pride and help improve the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons of African descent.
VISION STATEMENT:
To serve as a conduit of resources that fosters a unified community.
GOALS:
1. Organize events to inspire pride within the community.
2. Sponsor activities (e.g., town hall meetings, workshops, training modules, etc.) designed to educate and increase the visibility of the community.
3. Create networking opportunities for the community.
4. Secure and develop financial resources (e.g., scholarships, investment clubs, etc.) to help improve the quality of life
within the community.
5. Provide and promote entertainment as social outlets.
Windy City Black Pride Board of Directors
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