The Black, Trans-led organization uplifts the
New York LGBTQ+ community alongside partners TD Bank, SoBro,
Montefiore Health Systems and more.
BRONX, N.Y., June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination
Tomorrow, the national LGBTQ+ grassroots organization, and the
center's "In Living Color" coalition will host its annual Da Bronx
Pride Festival on Saturday, June 22,
between 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET at
Westchester Avenue between Brook Avenue and Bergen Avenue. This
year's theme, "Unbought and Unbothered," underscores unity,
individuality and solidarity while highlighting the diverse
resources and programming offered by the organization.
This year's festival will be hosted by Dahlia Sin, seen on RuPaul's Drag Race, and
social media sensation TheyHatedBoy-Edwin Reynoso. Open and free to
the public, the event will offer an array of activities including
games, food and a renowned parade. Attendees can also enjoy several
performances by a lineup of LGBTQ+ icons, including Raydar
Management Recording Artist Kanye The Love Child, dance music
legends The Cover Girls, the winners of HBO Max's Legendary The
House of Miyake-Mugler and more.
"We are excited to host this year's Da Bronx Pride Festival and
welcome all New Yorkers to join us in celebrating Queer and Trans
identities," said Sean Ebony
Coleman, CEO and founder of Destination Tomorrow. "Amid a
presidential election and a surge in legislation targeting our
fundamental rights and freedoms, the festival stands as a vital
sanctuary where LGBTQ+ individuals can find support and
affirmation. It sends a powerful message to our broader community
and policymakers that collective solidarity is imperative for
safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights. As we strive for a fairer and more
equitable society, LGBTQ+ folk, including our Transgender siblings,
must be heard and represented in our nation's politics."
Amid heightened political challenges, Da Bronx Pride Festival
aims to cultivate a safer space where all individuals can proudly
express their identities. With 43 anti-Trans bills passed this year
alone and uncertainty around the future of legislative rights for
LGBTQ+ individuals, advocacy and genuine allyship are more
important than ever. The event represents the organization's
overall mission to enhance equitable access to resources and foster
a sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community. It could not have
been made possible without the help of sponsors TD BANK, SoBro,
Lime, Montefiore Einstein, Amida
Care, Callen Lorde, J.M.
Szymanski, ViiV HealthCare, The Door, BronxNet and the YMCA. The
center invites folks of all identities to come out to the
Bronx to celebrate Pride and show
solidarity during this pivotal election year.
Da Bronx Pride Festival is one of many events operated by
Destination Tomorrow. For over a decade, the organization has
supported over 80,000 community members through a range of
educational, financial, housing, health and holistic programs. As
the pioneering Black, Trans-led LGBTQ+ center in New York State, with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C., the organization employs a
trauma-informed, community-driven approach to advocate for
Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals at grassroots and
policy levels. Destination Tomorrow remains dedicated to tailoring
its diverse programs to address the unique needs of this
population, emphasizing economic, social and mental
empowerment.
For media inquiries regarding Destination Tomorrow, please
contact Cecilia at 970-237-0440 or
cecilia@thetascgroup.com.
About Sean Ebony Coleman and
Destination Tomorrow
Sean Ebony
Coleman is the founder and CEO of Destination Tomorrow, a
national LGBTQ+ organization with centers located in the
South Bronx, Atlanta and Washington D.C., serving the community through
educational, financial, housing, health and personal support
programs. The grassroots organization puts an emphasis on providing
support to vulnerable members of the LGBTQ community that takes
them off the path of requiring emergency care, focusing on
economic, social and mental empowerment on a holistic level. As a
nationally recognized leader in the Transgender community and the
first African American of Transgender experience to operate an
LGBTQ+ center in the state of New
York, Sean plays a key role in advocating for policies that
directly impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ individuals. Through
Gilead Science's TRANScend Community Impact Fund, Sean is the only
Black Trans grantmaker in the country, providing crucial funding to
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming-led grassroots organizations
nationally. Sean is also the founder and managing partner of Sean
Ebony Coleman Consulting, where he has worked with companies
including Unilever, Lululemon and Equinox on campaigns and DEI
strategies to support the LGBTQ community.
Contact: Cecilia Apodaca
The TASC Group
Email: cecilia@thetascgroup.com
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