LA BLACK PRIDE NAMES RAVEN-SYMONÉ AS THE RECIPIENT OF THIS YEAR’S TRAILBLAZER AWARD

During the Fourth of July weekend, the 34th annual LA BLACK PRIDE (LABP) returns to Los Angeles to celebrate all things Black and queer.

Today, LABP announced that Raven-Symoné, a Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actress, singer, and songwriter, will receive this year’s Jewel Thais-Williams Trailblazer Award for her undeniable contributions and impact on music, TV/film, and culture at ONE “Mega Party” on July 1st at Catch One from 9 PM – 3 AM.

Greg Mathis, Jr. and Elliott Cooper from the hit series “Mathis Family Matters” will host the CLSQ Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, June 29th from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Chapel at the Abbey.

LABP, produced by BBE Group, looks back on the previous year and the people and pioneers who paved the way. We are celebrating ourselves on a daily basis in 2023. We are honoring those who, in large and small ways, are shaping the future of our community. #MyBlackIsGold is more than a mission this year; it’s a mantra. It’s a declaration that we are deserving of equity, mental health, and the pure joy of simply being and loving ourselves.

This year’s #MyBlackIsGold events and experiences will celebrate the beauty, intelligence, and achievements of black queer and trans people. They are as follows:

Friday, June 30th

“CLSQ” Kickoff Celebration
Chapel at the Abbey
696 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
10 PM – 2 AM

NO COVER w/ RSVP
DJ Monte Christo & Mike Taylor
Hip Hop – Trap – Soul – Dancehall – House – 90s & 2000s

Friday, June 30th

CROWN “A Mini Concert Serious”
The Vermont
3150 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
9 PM – 3 AM

Saturday, July 1st

ONE “Mega Party”
Catch One
4067 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
9 PM – 3 AM

Sunday, July 2nd

LEGACY “Player’s Club” Edition / Finale
HEART WeHo
8911 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
9 PM – 2 AM