ITLA prepares for the 13th Annual Atlanta Black Gay Pride Celebration

March 20, 2009

Atlanta, GA., March 2009—- In the Life Atlanta, Inc. presents the 13th Annual Atlanta Black Pride celebration, ”“ September 2, through September 7th, 2009 at The Grand Atlanta Hyatt in Buckhead 3300 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30305


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.


Be on the look-out for this year’s theme, , which will support the past years transformation of restoration for ITLA Raymond R. Duke, President of ITLA’s Board of Directors. “We know you’ve been looking for us, and some of you have seen us, please know, ITLA is still here!, and still here for you, and we continue to provide 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 New Host Hotel in Buckhead, one of the Hyatt’s jewels. The hotel as well as its location provides so many choices and things to do and is just about next and/or near everything you may plan to do and experience. As our BGP participants enjoy something new, we also will have several mainstays that are unique to ITLA and those you have become accustom to..

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.


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.

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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.

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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.