• Fire & Ink hosts ITLA Literary Cafe 2008
• VIP Pass $10 Off for ITLA’s MySpace Friends
• I AM HIP HOP WEEK Events Announced
• Time to Act, ITLA revs up for 12th Annual Atlanta Black Pride Celebration
• Acclaimed entertainer Monte St. James gives back to ITLA

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Offical Sponsors of 2008 Atlanta Black Gay Pride

• Georgia Department of Human Resources
• City of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
• ID Lubricants
• Gilead Sciences
• National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities
• Manhunt
• Vitamin Energy
• Smart Water
• Avid
• International Federation of Black Prides
• Walk Like A Man - The Play
• JY Photography
• Georgia Equality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Commcare Pharmacy
• Xtreme Entertainment
• The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute
• YouthPride
• OUT Atlanta 411

Official Media Sponsors

• Southern Voice
• David Magazine

Official Travel Partners

• W Midtown Atlanta Hotel
• Wyndham Hotels
• American Airlines
• Avis Car Rental

Official Event Sponsors

• WassupNATL
• Traxx Girls
• Girls in the Night
• The Lions Den
• Circles 2
• Methane Entertainment
• Traxx Atlanta
• Club 708
• MixHer
• Secrets
• Kno Joke Entertainment

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I AM HIP HOP WEEK Events Announced

June 8th-14th, 2008
A Celebration to Commemorate Black Music Month

ATLANTA, GA - June 3, 2008 - The language of music is universal and the artists and professionals who dare to speak through this universal language possess the power and influence to help build and strengthen community.

To commemorate Black Music Month, author Terrance Dean and In the Life Atlanta, Inc., team up to produce “I AM HIP HOP WEEK” June 8th-14th, 2008. The week honors the achievements and contributions of gays and lesbians within the Hip Hop industry. Activities include: provocative interactive discussions, artist showcases, parties and more!

Presenting Sponsors include: Brown Sugar Vibe, VLounge, WassupNATL, TRAXX GIRLS & Outwrite Bookstore.

Sunday, June 8th

Brown Sugar Vibe Artist Showcase
hosted by Lakara
@ Vino Libro
933 Garrett St.
Doors open: 7pm.
Showtime: 8pm.
Performances by: Tim’M West, Queen Sheeba, Ken J.; Sarafina, Yola the Poet, Sincere the Poetic Rockstar, Theresa Davis and others.

Friday, June 13th

Beats, Rhymes and Rhythms:
A spoken word and musical event hosted by DJ Ammij
8:30 pm. @ VLounge inside the Vision Church
1240 Euclid Ave.

I AM HIP HOP PARTY Vol. I
Presented by Traxx Girls
11 pm @ Club Miami
3011 Buford Hwy
Performances by: JenRO, Jubilee and others

Saturday, June 14th

Hiding in Hip Hop Book-signing
Get up close and personal with author Terrance Dean
7pm. @ Outwrite Bookstore
991 Piedmont Ave.

I AM HIP HOP PARTY Vol. 2
Presented by WassupNATL
11 pm @ Club 708 on Spring Street

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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