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Minnesota People of Color LGBT Pride (MNPOC Pride), formerly known as Twin Cities Black Pride, is an LGBTQ nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization grew out of Black Pride organizing in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area during the late 1990s. Minneapolis representatives participated in an early national gathering of Black Pride organizers in 1998, and Minneapolis was among the founding member communities of the Federation of Black Prides in 1999.[1]
History
[edit]Early Black Pride organizing
[edit]Black Pride organizing in Minneapolis–Saint Paul developed during the late 1990s. According to the Center for Black Equity, representatives from Black Pride organizations in Chicago, North Carolina, New York, Detroit, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C., gathered during DC Black Pride in May 1998. The meeting was held at the Radisson Barcelo Hotel in Washington, D.C., and brought together organizers interested in developing a national network of Black Pride organizations.[1]
In a retrospective history of Pride in the Twin Cities published by the Star Tribune, organizer Dennis Anderson recalled that organizers decided to establish a Black Pride in 1999 in response to what they viewed as insufficient cultural and racial inclusion within existing Pride celebrations. Anderson described early activities as including a boat ride, picnic and party.[2]
Contemporaneous material relating to the event is preserved in the New York Public Library's In the Life Archive. The collection includes a file titled Minneapolis-St. Paul Black Pride 1999, which contains an email reminder concerning Minneapolis-St. Paul Black Pride. The archive describes the event as first being held in 1999.[3]
Historical LGBTQ+ resource material also documents an early web presence for Minneapolis/St. Paul Black GLBT Pride using the identifier blackpridemn and the web address ebiz.netopia.com/blackpridemn.[4]
A chronology published by MNopedia, an online encyclopedia of the Minnesota Historical Society, records Minnesota Men of Color as participating in what it describes as the first Twin Cities Black Pride celebration in June 2000.[5] This differs from the New York Public Library archival description, which documents Minneapolis-St. Paul Black Pride in 1999 and describes the event as first being held that year.[3]
The organization later operated as Twin Cities Black Pride and subsequently became Minnesota People of Color LGBT Pride.[6]
The City of Minneapolis identifies MNPOC Pride as founded in 1999 and identifies Dennis Anderson, LaTonya Noble and Raymel Givens as founders.[6] A 2026 profile published by Twin Cities Gay Scene separately identifies Noble as a co-founder and executive director.[7]
Federation of Black Prides
[edit]The 1998 gathering of Black Pride organizers preceded the establishment of the Federation of Black Prides. On May 29, 1999, during the ninth annual DC Black Pride, the Federation was formally founded. Its founding member communities were Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, North Carolina, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.[1]
The organization subsequently became the International Federation of Black Prides after organizers learned of an existing Black Pride organization in South Africa.[1]
In 2012, the International Federation of Black Prides became the Center for Black Equity.[1]
Programs and activities
[edit]MNPOC Pride organizes an annual Black Pride celebration in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Its activities have included community celebrations, cultural events, educational programming, youth initiatives and public-health outreach.[6]
The organization also conducts initiatives involving youth development, HIV prevention and education, opioid awareness, tobacco cessation, leadership development and community health.[8]
Recognition
[edit]The Minneapolis City Council has formally recognized MNPOC Pride and Twin Cities Black Pride through honorary resolutions.
In 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the twenty-sixth anniversary of Twin Cities Black Pride and recognizing the organization's community work and advocacy involving racial justice and LGBTQ+ communities.[9]
In August 2026, the City Council adopted another honorary resolution recognizing MNPOC Pride and its work with Black LGBTQ+ people and other LGBTQ+ communities of color. The City's recognition identified Dennis Anderson, LaTonya Noble and Raymel Givens as founders of the organization.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "History". Center for Black Equity. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ "'Gay Pride was invented here': The origins of Pride in the Twin Cities". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "In the Life Archive miscellaneous collections finding aid" (PDF). New York Public Library. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ Kevin's Room: Participant's Handbook (PDF). Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ Ehrenhalt, Lizzie (May 30, 2017). "Minnesota Men of Color". MNopedia. Minnesota Historical Society. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Honoring Black and POC LGBTQ+ Pride". City of Minneapolis. August 14, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Three Leaders, One Vision: The Evolution of MNPOC Pride". Twin Cities Gay Scene. July 29, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ "About Us". Minnesota People of Color LGBT Pride. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Proceedings of the Minneapolis City Council" (PDF). City of Minneapolis. 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Council Wrapped News Bulletin: August 13, 2026". City of Minneapolis. August 13, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
External links
[edit]Category:African-American LGBTQ organizations Category:Organizations based in Minneapolis Category:Organizations established in 1999 Category:1999 establishments in Minnesota
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