On behalf of the Board of Directors of DC Black Pride and our volunteers, I would like to thank you for supporting the 18th Annual DC Black Pride Celebration themed, OFFICIAL: 18, Empowered and Poppin'. This year's event started with a phenomenal fashion show produced by Glynn Jackson, included a diverse range of workshops filled to capacity, and Old School House Party featuring DJ Mandrill hosted by DCBP and Best of Washington. We took it back to our roots with a free Sunday Expo featuring local and national talent on Francis Field. And we shut it down with the Official Unity party featuring an amazing performance by the one and only FANTASIA!
While we experienced some challenges along the way (particularly with the event at the Avenue) for which we are truly apologetic, we were proud to host an event with double the attendance from 2007. I know many of you were looking forward to the Monday picnic at Fort DuPont Park, and we truly wish we could have delivered it for you. As many of you know, the Monday event was hosted by a local party promoter who chose not to continue the tradition. Initially, we were working with another promoter who decided not to host the event this year. We hope to revive the Monday event next year.
In the meantime, if you have praise or concerns about the OFFICIAL 2008 DC Black Pride Celebration, please feel free to email me at csnowden@dcblackpride.org.
