Founded in 2005, UK Black Pride has grown to become the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Latin American descent.
Founded in 2005, UK Black Pride has grown to become the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Latin American descent.
Returning for its annual event at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the third consecutive year, UK Black Pride remains a beacon of inclusivity and empowerment for Black LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.
On August 11, 2024, UK Black Pride will once again bring the community together for a vibrant party and protest at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London. Now officially recognised as the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern descent, the event promises an array of performances, talks, community stalls, and workshops.
The growth of UK Black Pride has been nothing short of remarkable. From its modest beginnings with a bus-load of attendees travelling to Southend-on-Sea to its peak attendance of 10,000 people in Haggerston Park, the event continues to expand year-on-year. Now, returning to Newham, the largest space the organisation has occupied since its inception, UK Black Pride is poised to make its mark on a grand scale.
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, CEO of UK Black Pride, expresses enthusiasm about the event's return to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, stating, "It is with such joy that we can announce our return to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the third year running. It is slowly becoming a great home for our event as we grow bigger and bigger. As we reflect on previous years, we are planning to make this the biggest and the boldest UK Black Pride yet. We are working on the theme for this year, and it is going to be a powerful one."
This year's theme, 'Unity in Diversity,' reflects UK Black Pride's commitment to fostering solidarity and resilience within Black LGBTQ+ communities while celebrating the richness of their diversity. Through its continued growth and advocacy efforts, UK Black Pride remains at the forefront of the fight for equality and acceptance for all LGBTQ+ individuals, regardless of their background or identity.
As the world eagerly awaits the festivities at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, UK Black Pride stands as a testament to the power of community, solidarity, and celebration in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition.