UK Black Pride Celebrates 15 years with launch of ‘This Is Me This Is Home’ Campaign

UK Black Pride have launched a new campaign headlined ‘This Is Me. This Is Home’, celebrating the ‘pride-home’ which Lady Phyll and the organisation have created for Black and BAME LGBTQ+ people in the UK.

As Pride celebrations have been cancelled due to the pandemic, the organisation set out to create an event that allowed the community to celebrate again, and feel a part of a safe space.

The website shares: “When Lady Phyll and a busload of Black lesbians travelled to Southend-on-Sea in 2005 for the first UK Black Pride, no one could have imagined just how big this safe and brave space would grow”.

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Today has been an emotional day, with tears of joy as UK Black Pride kickstart it’s 15th year celebration. Never would have imagined that 15 years on, we will see ourselves as Black, POC LGBTQI+ people on the big screen at Piccadilly Circus occupying this space. I’m thankful to everyone who has played a part in the growth of @ukblackpride and thank you to the amazing team! #TryingNotToCry #ComeHome #ByUsAndForUs ✊🏾💜 Join us tomorrow as we celebrate 15 years ukblackpride.org.uk Sunday 16th August 12 - 6pm

A post shared by ladyphyll (@ladyphyll) on Aug 15, 2020 at 11:40am PDT

On Sunday 16^th, UK Black Pride hosted digital celebrations including performances, to commemorate the 15-year anniversary of Black Pride. In case you missed it, you can rewatch the speeches, conversations and performances online at ukblackpride.org.uk

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