Johnson, a Black trans woman who threw the first brick at Stonewall and stood up and said, 'something has to change,'” Rae said. Organizers created the event as an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA history and create a space to celebrate diversity within the community. Tara Jae, the executive director of Youth Seen, told Denver7. “Friday night we have a Black drag show Saturday, a silent disco and Sunday is a gospel drag Brunch,” Dr. Planning is still in the works but organizers have a grand vision.
“It is all about unity and people of color knowing that we have a place here in this community, that we are a part of this community, that we are being seen and we are being celebrated,” said Tyrell Rae, a drag performer in Denver who goes by the stage name, Miss Zarah.īlack Pride will be a three-day event starting June 18 through 20. The Center on Colfax, Youth Seen and the Juneteenth Music Festival are collaborating this year for a more inclusive pride celebration in Denver. DENVER – For the first time, Denver will have a Black Pride celebration.
