The Mission of the South Carolina Black Pride Inc. (SCBP), Is to Unify and Celebrate the Diversity, Creativity, And Beauty Of South Carolina’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, and Non-Gender Conforming (LGBTQ) Communities of Color And Our Supporters, In Order To Empower And Promote The Human Rights Of All Families And Communities.
6 Pillars of Pride
The 6 Pillars of Pride set a foundation that frame our mission, goals and aspirations for theLGBTQ+ communities of Color in South Carolina.
Education
South Carolina Black Pride focuses on enriching the mind and bringing awareness to the LGBT community and those of common interest. Our Offerings include: Quarterly Education Sessions Roundtable Discussion Social Research assistance
State of the SC Black LGBT Town Hall
Youth & Young Adults
#SCBPLegacy is a program that highlights the importance of cultivating and directing the African American LGBT youth & young adults to one day assist in the movement for true equality. Our Offerings include: Mentor-ship College Prep Youth & Young Adult empowerment sessions Leadership Development session GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Development
Community Involvement
The Community is the heartbeat of SCBP without you we wouldn’t exist here's how we keep the community involved. Our Offerings include: Monthly Mixers Volunteer Recruitment Film Festivals Leadership opportunities – Board of Directors & Coordinators GIVEOUT DAY
Health & Wellness
It is understood that anyone can support a cause but SCBP also understands the necessity of personal well being . Our Offerings include: HIV/ AIDS awareness and services Fitness Sessions Nutrition Spiritual Well Being
Political Foundation
SCBP has witnessed the power of the Black vote, and we strive to simply establish a positive and unbiased foundation for our community to base their decisions in votes and opinions in religion to race and sexuality. Our Offerings include: Voter registration Political awareness sessions Collaboration with equality focused organizations
LGBTQ Unity
The sole purpose of SCBP is bridge the gap between all LBGT individuals. In this we strive to celebrate our differences, beauty, talent and creativity for we understand that we each share a past in the journey to equality. Our Offerings include: SC Black Pride Week Mr. & Mrs. SCBP Pageant Organizational Collaborations Rainbow Day at Carowinds ® Presidential community Gala Center of Black Equity affiliate
South Carolina Black Pride, Inc. (SCBP) is an Organization dedicated to Unifying And Serving Black LGBTQ persons and allies in the State Of South Carolina; chartered as a non-profit corporation in 2009. The Annual Pride Celebration first began in 2006 as The “Black/Latino Gay Pride” with direction from The Carolinas Black Pride Movement, founded by Jermaine Lee, and Palmetto UMOJA (Columbia, SC). Its Community Expo (now the Cultural Arts and Wellness Festival) was held at The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and roughly 300 persons attended all Official Pride Events. On average 3,000 plus persons now attend all Pride and Pride-Related Events. For the 2008 Pride, a new local organizing committee was formed with Todd Shaw as its first Chair. This committee became the principal organizer of SCBP and Shaw eventually served as its President until 2011. In 2012 Dean Edwards served three years as SCBP President. A multi-talented Board Of Directors, officers, and Pride Coordinators joined him in representing all segments of our community. In 2015, SCBP celebrated its 10th-Year Celebration, with Anthony Beckett serving as the youngest President in the history of the organization at the age of 25. In 2016 Darius Jones was elected as the President of SCBP.
Throughout its years South Carolina Black Pride has supported and engaged in a range of Outreach, Education, and Cultural activities including: Advocating for LGBT Youth Greater HIV/AIDS Support Services And Prevention Town Hall Meetings And Talk-Back Panels LGBT Film Festivals Annual "Soul Food Sunday"
Black History And LGBT History Game Nights HIV/AIDS Testing Events College Outreach Community Picnics Basketball Tournaments Wine and Cheese Mixers Spoken Word Events Safer Sex Condom Fashion Shows and Competitions House Balls and J-Setting Contests Drag Pageants Crowning Pride Queens And Kings Christmas Holiday Parties Such As Our "Red Rendezvous"
