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Organizational Sponsors
Baltimore Black Pride relies on the support and guidance of the International Federation of Black Prides, and on the generous partnership with the Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative. These collaborations provide critically needed resources to ensure the continuance of Baltimore Black Pride and our success in serving our community.
The International Federation of Black Prides (IFBP) is a coalition of Black Pride organizers formed to promote a multinational network of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender ) Prides and community-based organizations. The International Federation of Black Prides was organized during DC Black Pride of May 1999 by a coalition of Black Pride organizers representing Chicago, North Carolina, New York, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC. The coalition saw a need to organize the twenty-plus Black Prides in the United States and abroad for the purpose of developing sponsorship strategies, providing technical assistance, networking, mentoring, and supporting one another. IFBP acquired its IRS 501 (c)(3) non-profit status in November, 2004. Visit the IFBP web site.
The Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI) is a $16 million, six-year partnership between CDC and leading national organizations representing the populations hardest hit by HIV. CDC launched AAALI as part of its Act Against AIDS communication campaign in 2009. The initiative initially brought together some of the nation’s foremost African American organizations to intensify HIV prevention efforts in black communities. In 2010, CDC expanded AAALI to also include organizations that focus specifically on men who have sex with men (MSM), and the Latino community. Visit the AAALI web site.
Silver Sponsors
$2,000 to $2,999 :: The following individuals and organizations have made a generous
commitment to the success of Baltimore Black Pride 2011 as a Silver Sponsor:
The Afro-American Newspaper was founded in 1892 by John Henry Murphy Sr., a former slave, when he combined his church newspaper "The Sunday School Helper" with two other Baltimore newspapers. Murphy led his newspaper to national fame by the time of his death in 1922, when it was led by his son Carl Murphy, who headed the paper for 45 years and established 13 national editions. Many prominent Black journalists and writers have worked for the Afro-American, including William Worthy, J. Saunders Redding, and Langston Hughes. It remains in the Murphy family, today led by publisher John Oliver. From its earliest years, the Afro-American has been a strong force for racial equality and equal opportunity, as well as a force for economic and social advancement of Blacks in America. Today, it continues its mission with insightful coverage of current events and major social trends. The Afro-American publishes two editions weekly, in Baltimore and Washington D.C. Visit The Afro-American Newspaper web site.
The Baltimore City Health Department is the oldest, continuously operating health department in the United States. It was formed in 1793, when the governor appointed the city's first health officers in response to a yellow fever outbreak in the Fells Point neighborhood along the northwest branch of the Patapsco River. Since that time, BCHD has worked to improve the health and well-being of Baltimore residents in partnership with agencies, health care providers, community organizations, the media, and our funders. Our Vision: A healthy Baltimore. Our Mission: To advocate, lead, and provide services of the highest quality in order to promote and protect the health of the residents of Baltimore City. Visit the Baltimore City Health Department web site.
Baltimore OutLoud is the independent voice of the queer community of Baltimore, Maryland, Delaware and Southern Pennsylvania. Published as a print edition and on the web, Baltimore OUTloud is a dynamic source for all that is important to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community. Our experienced staff of writers provides comprehensive news coverage, provocative opinions, the latest in fashion, music, film, and on stage--the gamut of lesbian and gay culture. Visit the Baltimore OutLoud web site.
GayLife is a publication of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB). It's published every other Friday in Baltimore, Maryland, with distribution throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. As a social enterprise of the community center, revenues generated by Gay Life support the Center and, in turn, its many community-driven services and programs. We began publishing the newspaper in September of 1977, just six months after the inception of the Center. Today, Gay Life distributes approximately 10,000 papers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Visit the GayLife web site.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB, or, the Center) seeks to achieve equality, understanding, and respect for the diversity of the greater Baltimore GLBT community while also providing quality support services, facilities, and professional resources for the development and well-being of individuals and groups. Since 1977 the Center has touched the lives of generations through equality advocacy, social events, benefits, support groups, and health forums. The GLCCB furthers its impact by collaborating with community organizations that address a variety of health, recovery, mental health, legal, political, and social issues. Visit the GLCCB web site.
Hippo is legendary! Established in 1972 in the heart of Mount Vernon, the Hippo has been a cornerstone in the gay and lesbian community in Baltimore, and greeting all those who love and support us. Our motto "Where everyone is welcome" stands true to this day. Whether you want to dance the night away, relax in our video bar, or enjoy a cocktail and a pool game in our saloon, we have something to suit everyone's mood! Visit the Hippo web site.
The Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration (IDEHA) is committed to protecting the health of Marylanders by preventing the spread of infectious diseases, ensuring food safety, facilitating access to services for TB, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, rabies and other transmissible diseases, and providing facts and data on infectious disease and environmental health issues. Our Vision: A healthy Maryland free from infectious disease and environmental health hazards. Our Mission: To improve the health of Marylanders by reducing the transmission of infectious diseases, helping impacted persons live longer, healthier lives, and protecting individuals and communities from environmental health hazards. We work in partnership with local health departments, providers, community based organizations, and public and private sector agencies to provide public health leadership in the prevention, control, monitoring, and treatment of infectious diseases and environmental health hazards. Visit the IDEHA web site.
The Washington Blade was founded in 1969 as a black and white, one-sheet community newsletter distributed in D.C.-area bars. In October 2009, the Blade celebrated its 40th anniversary as an award-winning news source with a large following in print and online. Readers locally and around the world have come to rely on the Blade’s unmatched coverage of LGBT news, earning the paper the moniker “the newspaper of record for the LGBT community.” In November 2009, the Blade’s former parent company filed for bankruptcy and the paper was shuttered on Nov. 16. But the community immediately stepped in — advertisers, writers, professionals from all backgrounds — and thanks to an outpouring of local support, the staff carried on the Blade’s important work. Visit the Washington Blade web site.
Rainbow Sponsors
$1,000 to $1,999 :: The following individuals and organizations have made a generous
commitment to the success of Baltimore Black Pride 2010 as a Rainbow Sponsor:
Clubb Bunns is renowned for its late night, dance until dawn parties. The atmosphere is friendly and the music is hot. Visit the Club Bunns Facebook page.
Since November, 1991, Paradox has attracted a diversified clientele of black and white, straight and gay...all to hear music! Paradox was conceived after the closing of a once popular Baltimore night club, Club Fantasy; and exists to fill the void of late night dinning, dancing and entertainment all under one roof. The nationally distributed Details Magazine once named Paradox one of the Top 6 Clubs in Maryland and Baltimore Magazine has called Paradox, the Best Industrial Late-Night Spot. Paradox has been instrumental in the musical careers of Baltimore's world renowned Basement Boys production team (Crystal Waters and Ultra Naté), legendary dance music artist Ultra Naté and super producer Dj Spen. Visit the Paradox web site.
The Taylor-Wilks Group, LTD (TWG) is a leading health care management consulting firm specializing in providing practical solutions in operational enhancement to national, state, and local community based organizations and governmental agencies. Our mission is to provide technical assistance, professional services and educational trainings to community based organizations and governmental entities. We offer professional services that enhance the internal operations, fiscal management, program design and leadership of organizations which enables them to better meet the unique needs of the communities they serve. Visit the Taylor-Wilks Group web site.
Community Circle Sponsors
$250 to $999 :: The following individuals and organizations have made a generous
commitment to the success of Baltimore Black Pride 2011 as a Community Circle Sponsor:
Baltimore Heritage
Celebration of Community
Churches United Against AIDS
Friends of Kevin Clemons
Friends of the Duchess of Baltimore
Interfaith Fairness Coalition of Maryland
Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore