Festival, comedy show, and more: 6 Pride Month events happening in Coastal Georgia, South Carolina
There are many events in June to celebrate the LGBTQ community in Coastal Georgia and the Palmetto State.
Updated: 2:22 PM EDT Jun 9, 2021
Festival, comedy show, and more: 6 Pride Month events happening in Coastal Georgia, South Carolina
There are many events in June to celebrate the LGBTQ community in Coastal Georgia and the Palmetto State.
Updated: 2:22 PM EDT Jun 9, 2021
SEMITIC COMMENTS HE MADE ON HIS YOUTUBE SERIES "CANNON'S CLASS." SAVANNAH MAYOR VAN JOHNSON ANNOUNCING A NEW TASK FORCE TODAY THAT AIMS TO MAKE THE HOSTESS CITY MORE WELCOMING TO EVERYONE. WJCL'S EMMA HAMILTON HAS MORE ON THE PRINCIPLES ... RESOURCES ... OUTREACH ... UNITY AND DEDICATION TASK FORCE ... BETTER KNOWN AS PROUD. :12 1:09 1:25 "AT MAYOR VAN JOHNSON'S INAUGURATION BACK IN JANUARY, HE SAID ONE OF THE MAIN GOALS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION WOULD BE TO CREATE A SEAT AT SAVANNAH'S TABLE FOR EVERYONE AND THIS SPECIFIC SEAT IS FOCUSING ON THE LGBTQ PLUS COMMUNITY" "ITS ABOUT DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND UNITY." RIGHT NOW ... THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN GIVES SAVANNAH A SCORE OF 40 OUT OF 100 ON THE IMPROVING MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX ... ESSENTIALLY HOW INCLUSIVE THE CITY IS TO EVERYONE. THE PROUD TASK FORCE IS A TEAM OF NON-PROFITS ... CITY STAFF .. OFFICIALS .. ACTIVISTS AND MANY OTHERS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THAT SCORE. "IN THE COMING WEEKS, WE AS A GROUP WILL BE IN THE COMMUNITY HAVING COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY AN INCLUSIVE SAVANNAH. WE'VE ALSO BEEN WORKING DILIGENTLY ON AN AMENDMENT TO OUR ALREADY EXISTING NON DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE" THE CITY OF SAVANNAH IS FULL OF HISTORY AND CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY IN 2020 AS ALDERMAN KURTIS PURTEE OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT IS THE FIRST OPENLY GAY MAN TO SERVE ON THE SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL. BEING APART OF THIS NEW TASK FORCE ... PURTEE AND COLLEAGUES ARE DEDICATED TO MOVING SAVANNAH FORWARD. "PROUD SAVANNAH MEMBERS HAVE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUTREACH EDUCATION INSIGHT AND SUPPORT TO ALL CITY GOVERNMENT." THE HOPE IS THAT BY STARTING THIS TASK FORCE NOW AND WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY IT WILL CREATE A BETTER SAVANNAH IN YEARS TO COME. "IM A LESBIAN, I HAVE A WIFE, I HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO IS THREE YEARS OLD. AND I BELIEVE IT'S IMPORTANT THAT WE RAISE OUR CHILDREN IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT AND THEY UNDERSTAND DIVERSITY. OUR NATION IS MOVING AT A RAPID PACE. I DON'T WANT THAT PROGRESS TO STOP IN OUR CITY ESPECIALLY WHERE WE HAVE TO WORK, WHERE WE LIVE AND WHERE WE PLAY." ((BUTTED)) "OUR CITY WILL NOW BE RESPONSIVE TO EVERYONE AND THAT'S WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT. REPORTING IN SAVANNAH ... EH WJCL 22
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Festival, comedy show, and more: 6 Pride Month events happening in Coastal Georgia, South Carolina
There are many events in June to celebrate the LGBTQ community in Coastal Georgia and the Palmetto State.
Updated: 2:22 PM EDT Jun 9, 2021
Above: LGBTQ+ task forceAre you looking to have some fun? Well good news. June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA community and human rights. If you’d like to support the cause or become part of the fun here’s a lineup of events to look out for in Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. JUNE 15TH –OUT with the Collective Join the First City Pride Center for “OUT with the collective”. The organization host this monthly happy hour sponsored by Jack Daniels. Enjoy cocktails, networking opportunities, and friends. The event will be held Tuesday June 15 at Congress Street Social Club Savannah Ga. If you like to donate or become a supporter of First City Pride visit https://www.firstcitypridecenter.org/the-collective. JUNE 18TH – Pride LaughsSavannah Comedy Underground presents Pride Laughs a LGBTQ comedy jam. Comedian Ian Aber will be headlining the event accompanied by many other talented comics. The show will take place June 18 at 3 Points Food Court 409 Orchard St., Savannah Ga. Doors open 7pm and showtime is at 8pm. You can buy your tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-laughs-an-lgbtq-comedy-jam-tickets-155525411693 June 21st –Black Pride Week and FestivalBlack Pride Week is a chance for Black Minority people to host an event for the entire community. This a all-inclusive chance to fellowship and celebrate with one another in Downtown Greenville. The main event and Black Pride Festival will take place on Saturday June 26th Downtown as well. June 22nd –Lowcountrty Pride Lowcountry Pride presents their 1st ever parade and celebration. The parade and festivities will begin June 22. The parade will begin at 10am and then wind through downtown Bluffton and end at Frazier Parks Field of Dreams, 77 Shults Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910. After arriving at the park there will be art, music, and local food vendors to enjoy.JUNE 23rd – FCOC Goes BananasPRIDE NIGHT at the Savannah Bananas. Come out and join the fun. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the First City Pride Center, helping build a healthier, more connected, and more just Savannah community.JUNE 24TH – Open Mic NightThe First City Pride Center will be hosting a free “Open Mic Night” for anyone who would like to perform. The event is open to all and family friendly, hosted by Melanie Godley. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Face mask and hand sanitizer will also be available for use. The event will begin Thursday June 24 and last between 5pm – 7:30pm. Performers may sign up between 5pm -6pm, located at the Sentient Bean 13E Park Ave, Savannah Ga.
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Above: LGBTQ+ task force
Are you looking to have some fun? Well good news. June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA community and human rights. If you’d like to support the cause or become part of the fun here’s a lineup of events to look out for in Coastal Georgia and South Carolina.
- JUNE 15TH –OUT with the Collective
Join the First City Pride Center for “OUT with the collective”. The organization host this monthly happy hour sponsored by Jack Daniels. Enjoy cocktails, networking opportunities, and friends. The event will be held Tuesday June 15 at Congress Street Social Club Savannah Ga. If you like to donate or become a supporter of First City Pride visit https://www.firstcitypridecenter.org/the-collective.This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. - JUNE 18TH – Pride Laughs
Savannah Comedy Underground presents Pride Laughs a LGBTQ comedy jam. Comedian Ian Aber will be headlining the event accompanied by many other talented comics. The show will take place June 18 at 3 Points Food Court 409 Orchard St., Savannah Ga. Doors open 7pm and showtime is at 8pm. You can buy your tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-laughs-an-lgbtq-comedy-jam-tickets-155525411693This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
- June 21st –Black Pride Week and Festival
Black Pride Week is a chance for Black Minority people to host an event for the entire community. This a all-inclusive chance to fellowship and celebrate with one another in Downtown Greenville. The main event and Black Pride Festival will take place on Saturday June 26th Downtown as well.This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. - June 22nd –Lowcountrty Pride
Lowcountry Pride presents their 1st ever parade and celebration. The parade and festivities will begin June 22. The parade will begin at 10am and then wind through downtown Bluffton and end at Frazier Parks Field of Dreams, 77 Shults Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910. After arriving at the park there will be art, music, and local food vendors to enjoy. - JUNE 23rd – FCOC Goes Bananas
PRIDE NIGHT at the Savannah Bananas. Come out and join the fun. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the First City Pride Center, helping build a healthier, more connected, and more just Savannah community.This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. - JUNE 24TH – Open Mic Night
The First City Pride Center will be hosting a free “Open Mic Night” for anyone who would like to perform. The event is open to all and family friendly, hosted by Melanie Godley. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Face mask and hand sanitizer will also be available for use. The event will begin Thursday June 24 and last between 5pm – 7:30pm. Performers may sign up between 5pm -6pm, located at the Sentient Bean 13E Park Ave, Savannah Ga.
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