Atlanta Black Pleasure Weekend and International Black Pleasure conclude their historic partnership with the inaugural International Black Pleasure Competition in Atlanta on Labor Day Weekend 2024, together with a number of occasions throughout the town.
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Tamar Braxton acquired the ICON Award and R&B star Jesica Betts acquired the Trailblazer Award – offered by particular visitor Betts’ spouse Niecy Nash – throughout the twelfth annual Pure Warmth Neighborhood Music Competition. Betts and mates Da Brat offered with Jessica Harris Duparte. Moreover, Nik Harris (VP of Strategic Outreach and Engagement) of the Human Rights Marketing campaign (HRC) was honored with the Humanitarian of the Yr award, together with different winners together with The Impulse Group; and a particular name for votes from Miss Peppermint RuPaul’s Drag Race.
The weekend additionally featured the third annual Black Excellence Influencer Dinner, hosted by Gary With Da Tea RockStars Manufacturing and Traxx Ladies on the Starling Resort. The occasion serves as a fundraiser for Black Pleasure Weekend world wide, offering a novel alternative for trailblazers, leaders and influencers to have a good time achievements whereas highlighting people and organizations which have made a big affect and contribution to the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood. The 2024 honorees embody: Rashad Burgess, Lisa Cunningham, Funky Dineva, Decide Pierce Hand Seitz, Derek Ford, Devin Barrington, Adrienne Gates, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Earl D. Fowkles Jr.
Different highlights of the almost week-long occasion embody performances by Billy Porter, Saucy Santana, in addition to performances by Arrington Foster, Bishop OC Allen III, La. Particular appearances by Rashad Burgess and Melissa “DJ M” Scott.
Try the pictures from Atlanta’s Black Pleasure Weekend 2024 beneath.
