NYC Center For Black Pride

10/19/2026

SANCTUARY!
Enter NYCs hottest Tea Dance with Lee Soulja & DJ Frankie Paradise at MATRIARCH - 512 W. 42nd Street from 5pm to midnight! FREE B4 7pm / $5 after

10/15/2026

SANCTUARY SUNDAYS!
Enter the Sanctuary this week with Lee Soulja and DJ Frankie Paradise from 5pm to midnight at MATRIARCH- 512 West 42nd Street. FREE B4 7pm / $5 after.

10/05/2026

SANCTUARY!
NYCs Favorite Sunday Tea Dance is back just in time for my BIRTHDAY! Come celebrate with me and enjoy the new venue, The Food, Great Drinks and THE MUSIC by DJ Frankie Paradise and DJ Sedrick! Plus a special Live Performance by House Music Diva Chanelle singing her hits, ONE MAN & CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE! Matriarch - 512 W. 42nd Street from 5pm to midnight. FREE B4 7pm / $5 after.. BE THERE!!

10/01/2026

SANCTUARY!

The Grand Opening/ Brand new venue! Come celebrate Lee Soulja’s birthday with DJ Frankie Paradise and Special guest DJ SEDRICK & House Music Legend CHANELLE singing ONE MAN & CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE! The Matriarch 512 West 42nd Street from 5pm to midnight. FREE B4 7pm and $5 after!

09/30/2026

Blaque/OUT Magazine live at NYC Black Pride “Health As A Human Right” Advocacy & Policy panels

09/30/2026

In recognition of the annual , city lawmakers approved a resolution on Sept. 24th designating the month of August as Black Pride Month in New York City. The resolution was co-sponsored by: Chi Ossé, Crystal Hudson (Brooklyn), Tiffany Cabán (Queens), Councilmembers: Gale Brewer, Harvey Epstein (Manhattan), Shahana Hanif, Alexa Aviles (Brooklyn), Selvena Brooks-Powers, Nantasha Williams (Queens), Amanda Farías, Shirley Aldebol (Bronx).

“History was just made in New York City as the City Council has passed a Resolution declaring August as Black Pride Month. This declaration recognizes, honors and celebrates the culturally significant history of Black LGBTQIA+ people in NYC. Our history is not just local NY history or Black History, it’s American History! It is befitting that the City Council has chosen this time to do so as we approach 2027 and the 30th anniversary of the NYC Black Pride festival. This declaration makes a strong statement to the world and sets example for other cities to follow for creating inclusive policies and initiatives for all LGBTQIA people and other marginalized groups.”
- , NYC Black Pride

09/29/2026

Celebrating Black LGBTQIA History!
Starting in 2027, not only will we be celebrating our 30th anniversary but we will be celebrating all during the month of August!!

09/28/2026

Celebrating Black LGBTQIA People!
August in New York City is now Officially Black Pride Month!

In recognition of the annual NYC Black Pride festivities held every August, city lawmakers approved a resolution on Sept. 24 designating the month of August

09/25/2026

On Thursday September 24, 2026, HISTORY was made in New York City as City Council passed Resolution #606 officially recognizing August as Black Pride Month. As we approach 2027 and the 30th anniversary NYC Black Pride, it is befitting that the City Council has voted to officially recognize the Black Pride cultural festival of events and the history of Black LGBTQIA people in New York City. Black LGBTQIA lives matter and our history is American History and a large part of that history is rooted and intertwined in NYC history. On the shoulders of community leaders, James Saunders, Fred Pierce, Kim Ford, Laurence Pinkney, Gary English and Michael Roberson, we share this moment and also say Thank You to City Councilwoman Althea Stevens and the voting City Council members, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Sean Coleman, Sage Rivera and Destination Tomorrow!