Harlem Pride Celebrating Pride and Diversity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Same Gender Loving neighbors and organizations in Harlem.

Check out the 2011 Calander: http://www.harlempride.org/event-calendar

The purpose of Harlem Pride is to promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Same Gen-der Loving Pride in Harlem by providing opportunities for networking and communication among organizations and community members in Harlem. To do that, Harlem Pride will become a com-munity partner in support of existing programs and we will also
produce our own events that will celebrate LGBT & SGL pride.  Lawrence Rodriguez and Carmen Neely, two Harlem LGBT activ-ists/residents saw an opportunity to celebrate the LGBT & SGL community and its role and contributions to Harlem’s rich history.

They envisioned an annual celebration of gay liberation in Har-lem’s Mount Morris Park Historic District because the area has become a thriving “gayborhood,” and would be an excellent symbol of uptown gay pride.  With thousands of LGBT residents in Har-lem and more visitors expected for general June Pride Month events, Harlem Pride’s time has come. Harlem Pride’s founding board members include Lawrence Rodriguez (Founder/Executive Director, Casa Frela Gallery), Carmen Neely (Founder, Crucial Arts), Michael Hodge (Owner, Kai & I Catering), Adriane Ferguson (Owner, Billie’s Black Bar/Restaurant/Lounge) and John Reddick (Founder, Harlemonestop.com)

Harlem Pride thanks its supporters the West 119th Block Association, Billie’s Black, Crucial Arts, Casa Frela Gallery and Gay Black Travel.

For more on Harlem Pride, our events, and how you can support. please visit our website at www.harlempride.org