Tamar Braxton And Jessica Betts Honored During Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend and Global Black Pride concluded their historic collaboration by hosting the first-ever Global Black Pride in Atlanta over the 2024 Labor Day weekend with multiple events across the city.
During the 12th annual Pure Heat Community Festival, GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter, Tamar Braxton received the ICON Award, while R&B star Jessica Betts received the Trailblazer Award – presented by special guests Betts’ wife, Niecy Nash-Betts, and friends Da Brat and Jesseca Harris-Dupart. Additionally, Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Nik Harris (VP, Strategic Outreach & Engagement) received the annual Humanitarian Award with additional honorees including The Impulse Group; and a special voting call-to-action delivered from Miss Peppermint of Ru Paul’s Drag Race.
The weekend also featured the third annual Black Excellence Influencer’s Dinner, hosted by Gary With Da Tea RockStars Production and Traxx Girls at the Starling Hotel. The event served as a Fundraiser benefitting Global Black Pride Weekend and presented a unique opportunity for trailblazers, leaders, and influencers to celebrate accomplishments while highlighting individuals and organizations who significantly impact and contribute to the LGBTQIA+ community. The 2024 honorees included: Rashad Burgess, Lisa Cunningham, Funky Dineva, Judge Pierce Hand Seitz, Derek Ford, Devin Barrington, Adrienne Gates, Congress Woman Barbara Lee, and Earl D. Fowkles Jr.
Additional highlights from the nearly week-long affair include performances from Billy Porter, Saucy Santana, and more with special appearances from Arrington Foster, Bishop OC Allen III, Rashad Burgess, and Melissa “DJ M” Scott.
Take a look at images from the 2024 Atlanta Black Pride Weekend below.
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