{"id":2646,"date":"2018-06-02T15:46:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-02T20:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tuvmag.com\/?p=2646"},"modified":"2018-06-08T07:47:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-08T12:47:38","slug":"june-pride-month-city-memphis-mayors-office-honors-tristate-black-pride-proclamation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/index.php\/2018\/06\/02\/june-pride-month-city-memphis-mayors-office-honors-tristate-black-pride-proclamation\/","title":{"rendered":"June is Pride Month – City of Memphis Mayor’s Office Honors TriState Black Pride with a Proclamation!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Memphis, TN – June 02, 2018 –<\/strong>\u00a0The City of Memphis Mayor’s Office honored The Cathedral Foundation for its work in the City of Memphis community.\u00a0 \u201cPeople & Purpose: The Impact\u201d is the theme for Tri-State Black Pride 2018 highlighting the LGBTQ people of color, their allies, intentions and influences in the world while continuing the commemoration MLK 50. TriState Black Pride pays homage to Dr. King by recognizing the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., who focused on the social and economic injustices even among the LGBTQ people of color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Center for Black Equity\u00a0<\/span>(CBE) announced in 2016 its recognition of The Cathedral\u00a0<\/span>Foundation, Inc.’s Tri-State Black Pride as the official host of Black\u00a0<\/span>Pride\u00a0events for Memphis, TN. The decision followed an extensive\u00a0<\/span>four-month review of The Cathedral Foundation, Inc.\u2019s 501c3\u00a0<\/span>organization and is based on factors of Capacity, Community\u00a0<\/span>Support, and Commitment to the mission and values of CBE.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"The 2nd Annual Tri-State Black\u00a0Gay Pride weekend will take place June 14-17, 2018. Its\u00a0<\/span>mission is to showcase unity and pride by promoting\u00a0<\/span>equality, inclusion, HIV\/AIDS awareness, health care,\u00a0<\/span>education, outreach, art, and culture of the Mid-South\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>LGBTQ community and allies.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWe are looking forward to ending the stigma, showing that\u00a0<\/span>we are one, and spreading the love,\u201d says Dr. Davin D. Clemons,\u00a0<\/span>co-founder of The Cathedral Foundation, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Doors open at 6:00 pm for the meet & greet, cocktail hour, live music and,\u00a0hors d’oeuvres at The National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry, June 14, 2018.<\/p>\n

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The Opening Reception starts at 7:00 pm with expected attendees to include Mayor Jim Strickland, Shelby County Mayoral Candidate Lee Harris, U. S. Congressman Steve Cohen, Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen III, Judge Rachel Bell, Tami Sawyer, Dr. Marye Bernard, live music from Cherisse Scott\u00a0and special performance from, Monica Lusk and the Dream Girls. Your $20.00 donation includes dinner, beverages, live music and DJ.\u00a0<\/span>Purchase Tickets here!\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tristate-black-pride-2nd-annual-opening-ceremony-the-national-civil-rights-museum-tickets-43802657929<\/a><\/p>\n

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Monica Lusk and The DreamGirls\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Live performance by Cherisse Scott – National Civil Rights Museum\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purchase tickets now!!!!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tristate-black-pride-2nd-annual-opening-ceremony-the-national-civil-rights-museum-tickets-43802657929<\/a>\u00a0(access to museum is not included<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tri-State Black Pride 2018 is going to be a turn-up with a twist!!!! The United Progressive Pentecostal Church (UPPC) South Central Regional Summit will be in session during Pride weekend with “Prevention from the Pulpit.” Bishop O.C. Allen III, Presiding Bishop of UPPC is coming to Memphis, TN!\u00a0\u00a0\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

Major activities planned include a\u00a0Job Fair & Health and Wellness Educational Classes on Friday and Saturday, June 15th & 16th @ host hotel, Crowne Plaza Downtown. Employers from the City of Memphis, Memphis Police Department, Memphis Fire Department, FedEx, Southwest TN Community College, Wells Fargo, Paramount Staffing, Society For Human Resource Management Memphis, Vista, Workforce Investment Network, and more! Come get you a job with benefits!!! June 15, 9 am- 4 pm, and June 16, 10 am-1 pm.\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/job-fair-2018-tristate-black-pride-tickets-45886745491<\/a><\/p>\n

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Register to reserve your seat today:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/job-fair-2018-tristate-black-pride-tickets-45886745491<\/a><\/p>\n

Changing the P. A.C.E. Educational forum sponsored by AETC will feature lectures and classes on Sexual Empowerment, Dear Momma, Dear Son- Childhood Trauma, Working for Equality, Domestic Violence Research, Transgender in Healthcare, Retention in Care, Let\u2019s Talk about PrEP, Confronting Heteronormativity, A Bottoming Guide, Beginner High Heels STI screening Treatment, Financial education, Healing Circle, Taking a Sexual History, Spirituality and Sexuality, Prevention From The Pulpit, and more. June 15-16, 9 am-2 pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 300 N. Second.<\/p>\n

There will be Plenary Session hosted by Dr. Mayre Bernard on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Registration is required to attend all Free events:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tristate-black-pride-break-out-sessions-for-friday-saturday-tickets-45886589023<\/a><\/p>\n

The Educational Forum is sponsored by AIDS EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER PROGRAM (AETC).<\/p>\n

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Vendors will be on hand to offer services and products to attendees throughout Friday & Saturday. Register to reserve your vendors spot today!\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/vendors-registration-link-for-tristate-black-pride-tickets-45045389974<\/a>\"\"Draggin\u2019 You To Brunch @ the Crowne Plaza Downtown Hotel hosted by Miss Sophia from V-103.5 Atlanta, GA. Tickets $20. June 16 @ 1 pm. Purchase your tickets today\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tristate-black-pride-presents-the-2nd-annual-draggin-you-to-brunch-tickets-43677464472<\/a>\"\"June 16-17, 9 am-5 pm: TSBP and 4US Sports & Cathedral Foundation presents 1st Annual Basketball Tournament @ the Davis Community Center, 3371 Spottswood. Get your team, pay your fees and let\u2019s shoot some hoops! Teams $300. Free agent $50. Register today to sign up your team or to play.<\/p>\n

\"\"Social engagement and nightly entertainment Friday, June 15 @ Brinson, 341 Madison, 11 pm-3 am, $10 before midnight., hosted by Virginia Awkward, Trey Pressley and Brandon Karson.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Hostess Virginia Awkward\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Host Trey Pressley<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nTri-State Girls Take-Ova’ at Memphis Slim House, 1130 College on Saturday, June 16, 5 pm-midnight. Featuring Live Performances By Carmen Hicks & Band, OG Williams, Tori WhoDat, Kenoe Stakcs and many more. 2 of Memphis, TN baddest Female DJ’s Fallon “Fab” and DJ Space Age will keep us rocking all night long.\u00a0 Oh, the street will be SHUT DOWN, Bring Your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers because it will be Haute’ and Steamy! Food Trucks will be on Site!<\/p>\n

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Featured Headliner<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong>Ms. Carmen Hicks <\/strong><\/p>\n

Performing Live @ 8 pm at Memphis Slim House<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Other live performances by Memphis Own Female Rappers and Singers and many more.\u00a0 This event will be hosted by Natasha “Katt Edwards and Aubry Bobo”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hostess Natasha “Kat” Edwards\u00a0\"\"Host Aubry Bobo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Performing<\/b>\u00a0“OG Williams” – Girls Take-Ova’<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Performing “Tori WhoDat” – Girls Take-Ova’<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Performing<\/b>\u00a0Live Kenoe Stakcs – Girls Take-Ova’<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please join the Official Church Service for Pride Churchin\u2019 with the Kids @ The Cathedral, 561 S. Prescott, on June 17 @ 12:30 pm. Special guest musical artist TBA. Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. Senior Pastor<\/p>\n

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Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. Senior Pastor – Cathedral\u00a0of Praise Church Official Service for TriState Black Pride\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunday Funday in Court Square Park with live entertainment, food truck vendors, business vendors, family and fun!!! Hosted by Miss Raven Kelly<\/p>\n

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Miss Raven Kelly will be the Hostess\u00a0Court Square\u00a0Park on Sunday for the Finale<\/b><\/p>\n

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Performing Live Arnisha King – Pride in the Park Sunday Funday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pride in the Park Downtown Memphis, Second St. & Court… Food Trucks on Site, Vendors, and Live Entertainment! Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and kids… Please Note: No Grills Will Be Allowed in the Park… (park commission restrictions)…\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Business Vendors\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Court Square Park \/ Second & Court\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0www.tristateblackpride.com<\/a>\u00a0for ticket purchase, updates and to register for events<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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