Time to Act, ITLA revs up for 12th Annual Atlanta Black Pride Celebration

In the Life Atlanta, Inc. presents the 12th Annual Atlanta Black Pride celebration, “Time to Act” August 27th through September 1st, 2008 at the W Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 188 14th Street, NE., Atlanta, GA 30361.

Atlanta, GA., April 7, 2008—- In the Life Atlanta, Inc. presents the 12th Annual Atlanta Black Pride celebration, “Time to Act” August 27th through September 1st, 2008 at the W Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 188 14th Street, NE., Atlanta, GA 30361.

An estimated 75,000 are scheduled to attend the country’s largest cultural event that promotes the positive visibility of same-gender-loving and LGBTQ communities of color and African descent.
“This year’s theme, Time to Act, reflects a transformative year of restoration for ITLA,” says Kenneth T. Jones, President of ITLA’s Board of Directors. “After enduring organizational growing pains that have been responsible for the death of many fledgling nonprofits, ITLA is still here providing safe spaces that affirm the lives and contributions of Black gays and lesbians because of the perseverance and determination of our outstanding volunteers.”

Highlights of this year’s celebration include the launch of the Bayard Rustin-Barbara Jordan Social Change Institute. This special social justice project is an initiative designed to engage social reformists, community leaders and public elected officials in collaborative action to foster civic engagement; respect for diversity, thoughtful reflection; public imagination and enduring change in the communities where we live.

Staying true to its Black Pride celebration tradition, visitors and guests can also expect to party with a purpose as they experience unexpected celebrity appearances and performances; access empowering workshops and seminars; and, explore a range of health and wellness programs designed to inspire, inform and enlighten all who attend this phenomenal celebration.

While in our city, we encourage first time visitors to explore the many attractions Atlanta has to offer including: the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, the Apex Museum, Atlantic Station, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, Underground Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park, Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Children’s Museum of Atlanta and many more!

We invite you to share in our southern hospitality, sample cuisine at our many fine restaurants and enjoy the rich and diverse heritage of our city. Visit www.inthelifeatl.com for information on events and booking your travel.

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In the Life Atlanta, Inc. serves to promote unity, pride, self-empowerment, and positive visibility within Atlanta's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community of African descent through education, advocacy, and coalition building programs.

In The Life Atlanta
346 Auburn Ave NE
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Atlanta, GA 30312
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Mission: ITLA serves to promote unity, pride, self-empowerment, and positive visibility within Atlanta's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community of African descent through education, advocacy, and coalition building programs.