Jackson Black Pride

10/27/2026

20 years of Jackson Black Pride! 🖤🤎

My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. invites you to the 2026 Jackson Black Pride Health Summit.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Jackson State University E-Conference Center
1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204

For two decades, we’ve created spaces that celebrate diversity, promote health equity, and uplift Black LGBTI voices and experiences.

This year, our theme is LOUD. PROUD. BLACK. — No Silence. No Shame. We’re also embracing “New Faces, Familiar Love,” honoring the relationships that have sustained us while welcoming a new generation of community members and advocates.

Come for the conversations. Stay for the treats:

🎁 Ten $25 gift cards given away during the Summit
👕 Commemorative Jackson Black Pride T-shirts
🛍️ Goodie bags and giveaways
🥐 Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch
🤝 Community organizations, healthcare providers, and local resources

👉 Registration is OPEN: https://shorturl.at/WCEZS
More at jacksonblackpride.com

Tag the person you’re saving a seat for, and share this post to help us fill the room. ✨

LOUD. PROUD. BLACK. No Silence. No Shame.

10/27/2026

Your work deserves to be seen. Your resources could make a difference.

Vendor applications are NOW OPEN for the Jackson Black Pride 2026 Health Summit! We invite businesses, organizations, and community resource providers to apply to connect with attendees and share what you bring to our community.

Friday, November 20, 2026
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Jackson State E-Conference Center
1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204

Ready to be part of the experience? Submit your vendor application:
https://forms.gle/UwaHmBV7XRu6Bav26

Tag a business or organization you’d love to see represented and share this opportunity with your network.

10/27/2026

REMINDER: AI FOR US IS HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY!

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and connect. Are you ready to discover how AI can work for you?

Join My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. and The Global Trans Equity Project (GTEP) for AI for Us: Building Community Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, a FREE virtual webinar designed to help our communities better understand and navigate the world of AI.

Led by Dr. June Gipson and Dr. Elijah Nicholas, this interactive, beginner-friendly session will introduce practical AI tools you can use for everyday tasks, workplace productivity, creativity, and problem-solving.

Event Details:

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual | FREE
📌 Registration Required

No technical experience needed! Whether you're curious about AI or looking for new ways to use technology, this session is for you.

**Don't miss this opportunity to learn, explore, and empower yourself with knowledge!**

REGISTER TODAY:
https://aiforuscommunitypower.eventbrite.com

10/21/2026

Your team has a game plan. Make your health part of yours.

Testing for Tickets is here! Join Open Arms Healthcare Center, My Brother’s Keeper, and Jackson Black Pride for testing opportunities connected to the ASU vs. JSU football game at Alcorn State University on November 21.

Visit Open Arms Healthcare Center on:
November 5: 2–6 PM
November 12: 2–6 PM
November 19: 10 AM–12 PM and 2–6 PM
805 E. River Place, Jackson, MS 39202

Stop by for testing and learn how to participate in Testing for Tickets. Powered by Gilead.

Tag your game-day crew and share the dates. Get tested. Get in the game.

10/20/2026

Jackson, get ready. We’re showing up LOUD. PROUD. BLACK.
Jackson Black Pride 2026 is bringing new faces and familiar love together November 5–21 for a celebration of Black LGBTQ+ lives, culture, health, and community.

NO SILENCE. NO SHAME. Just space to connect, be heard, and celebrate who we are.

Here’s your first look at what’s coming:

• November 5, 12 & 19: Testing for Tickets for the ASU vs. JSU football game at Alcorn State University! Join us at Open Arms Healthcare Center , sponsored by Gilead.
• November 17: Tuesday Night Talks
• November 19: Pride Over the City Meet & Greet
• November 20: JXN Black Pride Health Summit
• November 20: 2nd Annual TDOR Celebration
• November 21: The Gilead Tailgate – ASU vs. JSU at Alcorn State University

From meaningful conversations to rooftop connections and game-day energy, make plans to be part of the experience.
We’re still adding to the celebration. Stay tuned for more events, announcements, and ways to get involved!

Share the lineup, tag your people, and tell us which event you’re looking forward to.

10/17/2026

It’s Pride Ya’ll!

Check out MS Capital City Pride For More Details!

Jackson's Capital City Pride Fest returns Oct. 16-18 with live music, drag, comedy and a free Saturday festival. Here's what to know before you go. See link below ⬇️

📸 Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger