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Sep 03, 2007 News: 50 March at Atlanta's Black Gay Pride
By vanrozenheim

(USA) - Some 50 marchers participated in a parade and rally at Atlanta Black Gay Pride celebration. The parade started at the King Center and moved on to the state Capitol as a display of unity and urging for attention to the issues and concerns of African-American Gays, Lesbians and Transgenders. The parade, which was a part of a larger five-day program, was organized by the local Gay organization In the Life Atlanta.

The small turnout concerned the organizers and participants. One of them was reported by ajc.com saying:

"We are always saying we're proud people, but we won't stand up for our rights, and the rights we should have. I wish there were more brothers and sisters here."

Atlanta Black Gay Pride Weekend is considered one of the largest among the similar events. Reportedly, some 40,000 persons participated in the event 2006.

"People are here, and they are proud of who they are," a participant told reporters. "It gives us a chance to show people what's happening with us."

Terence McPhaul of National AIDS Education and Services for Minorities Inc. spoke to the marchers marchers and reminded them that "nothing will be done unless our voices are heard."

Bryan Edney, founder of Covenant Empowerment Ministries, guided them to return to their families, churches, homes and cities "open, affirmed and self-proud."

Another participant said she was attracted by the march’s message of equal rights and empowerment.

"The meaning behind it is very important," she said. "It's been something we have been fighting for a while."




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