Soul of Pride

San Francisco Black Pride 2024

A Beacon of Black Love

Soul of Pride seeks to unite and represent LGBTQ+ community of the African Diaspora in the Bay Area and beyond

Celebrating 20+ years of Black Pride!

Soul of Pride 2024

Grove Street (Between Van Ness & Polk)
San Francisco Pride

Join us for the Soul of Pride: African Diaspora Stage & Village event on June 30th from 12 PM to 6 PM at Grove & Polk. As part of the San Francisco Pride celebrations, this event honors the richness of Black LGBTQ+ culture with a day full of dynamic performances, cultural expressions, and community unity. Enjoy soulful performances, engage with local organizations, and celebrate the diversity and strength of the Black LGBTQ+ community at this year’s Soul of Pride event.

Date: June 30, 2024
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
Location: Grove & Polk, San Francisco

Event Highlights:

Hosts: Ms. Butta, Emcee YB, and the Brothers
Featured Performers: Lil Kayla, Pri’ League, Shorty, Cherronda, Mario B, Lady Ryan, Brandon, Rick Lee, Ella Baker, and KJ
Special Surprise Guest: Stay tuned for an exciting surprise performance!
Additional Acts: JUUL, KJ, and Born This Way Youth Group

Sponsors and Partners:

We are proudly sponsored and supported by Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), San Francisco Pride, Rafiki Coalition, Homeless Children’s Network, New Flex Productions, Nissan, UPS, BOSS, Rethink Your Prep, BRC, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and many more.

Youth Pride in San Francisco

Join us at the SF Pride Youth Stage on June 30th from 12 PM to 6 PM at Grove & Polk. This event is a highlight of the San Francisco Pride celebrations, dedicated to uplifting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth with a day of performances, activities, and community building.

Date: June 30, 2024

Time: 12 PM – 6 PM

Location: Grove & Polk, San Francisco

Event Highlights:

Hosts: Inspiring young leaders from the community
Performers: Emerging youth artists, dancers, and musicians
Special Guests: Influential youth advocates and speakers

Celebrate Youth Empowerment:

Experience the energy and creativity of LGBTQ+ youth through a variety of performances and interactive activities. This event provides a platform for young voices to be heard, celebrated, and supported in their journey of self-expression and advocacy.

Sponsors and Partners:

Proudly supported by San Francisco Pride, Youth Services Organizations, Local Schools, and Community Groups.

For more information, follow SF Pride Youth Stage on Instagram.

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Bayard Rustin Coalition

Join the Bayard Rustin Coalition for the “Let’s Celebrate Love” 2024 Pride Reception

Date: June 28, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Fillmore Heritage Center Gallery, 1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA.

Enjoy African Diaspora Art, delicious bites, 21+ beverages, great music, and lively dancing as we kick off the BRC & Soul of Pride’s 2024 Pride weekend. We’ll honor San Francisco Pride Grand Marshals and Black community leaders. Mix and mingle with LGBTQ African-American community, friends, and allies! For more information, contact us at 415.690.8572 or info@bayardrustincoalition.com. Celebrate San Francisco Pride with Black joy!

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Community Spotlight:

Tribute to Peggy Moore and HOPE

Peggy Moore and her wife HOPE were cherished community leaders and advocates for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights. Tragically, they were both killed in a car crash. Peggy, known for her work with the Obama campaign, and HOPE, her dedicated partner, left a lasting legacy of love and activism. To honor their memory, the Peggy Moore & HOPE Wood Family Fund has been established to continue their work supporting LGBTQ+ rights and community empowerment.

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Nonprofit Spotlight:

The Dream Keeper Initiative

The City and County of San Francisco’s Dream Keeper Initiative is a citywide effort launched in 2021 to reinvest $60 million annually into San Francisco’s diverse Black communities. This Initiative is part of Mayor London N. Breed’s roadmap for reforming public safety and addressing structural inequities in San Francisco by reassigning a portion of the Police and Sheriff Departments’ budget to address and remedy racially disparate policies so that the dreams of young African-Americans and their families are no longer deferred, and they have the needed resources and support to thrive in San Francisco.

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Our History

Through music and live performances, the Soul of Pride Urban Global Village stage provides a welcoming and affirming space for Black/African Americans and People of Color during San Francisco’s Pride Celebration. Showcasing the racial and ethnic diversity of the LGBT community, the Soul of Pride Urban Global Village Stage features music from Black and Brown communities spanning from Asia to Latin America.

From 2009 through 2018, San Francisco’s Pride Celebration included Pink Saturday, one of the largest LGBT nighttime civic event in the western United States, attracting nearly 100,000 people. From 2009 through circa 2018, The Global Village stage was one of four performance stages at Pink Saturday. With the community’s decision to not move forward with Pink Saturday, the Global Village stage was integrated into the San Francisco Pride Civic Center festival site, sharing a stage with the Soul Of Pride African Diaspora Stage.

Our Sponsors

Get in touch with Our Team

Soul of Pride Urban Global Village stage is independently produced by a small, dedicated, LGBT Black-n-Brown production team and the efforts of community volunteers. Support our community stage. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits. To become a stage sponsor, please contact Lisa Williams. Thank you.