Atlanta Mayor hosts reception for Global Black Pride, raises funds for youth scholarship program

Atlanta Black Pride kicks off with a major historic bang!

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This party-with-a-purpose welcomed over 700 business leaders, influencers, and constituents to celebrate the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identities while raising funds for the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program .

Highlights of the evening included the presentation of contribution to Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program, honoring Nicco Annan, who stars as Uncle Clifford on the hit show P-Valley , with the Cultural Impact Award in partnership with GLAAD, and Roshell Darlene Hudson, distinguished Atlanta activist, with the Community Impact Award.

The moment you walked into City Hall, the energy was high and full of life. Patrons were dressed in their best stylish outfits enjoying house music, refreshments, and great conversation. Before the event began, dancers came out to open the night. Choreographed by Lyrik London , the dancers performed to songs like Alter Ego by Doechii featuring JT , a slew of Beyoncé songs such as Spirit (from the Lion King Soundtrack, 2019) Energy , Black Parade , and more.

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