| D.C. Black Pride | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Black gay pride |
| Frequency | Annually on Memorial Day |
| Location(s) | Washington D.C. |
| Founders | Welmore Cook, Theodore Kirkland, Ernest Hopkins |
| Attendance | 40,000 (est.) |
D.C. (District of Columbia) Black Pride is the first official black gay pride event in the United States and one of two officially recognized festivals for the African-American LGBT community. It is a program of the Center for Black Equity (CBE) and is also affiliated with the Capital Pride Alliance.[1][2] DC Black Pride is held annually on Memorial Day weekend.