Minnesota People of Color LGTQ+ Pride

Since 2014, MN POC Pride’s 501 (c)3 has been identifying and connecting with those we serve.  LGBTQ+ persons of color and diverse Minnesotans from across our entire state. Through direct person-to-person advocacy, and developing our especially important work, in civil engagement, HIV health advocacy, equity & equality for LGBTQ+ people of color and produce the Twin Cities Black Pride Festival weekend. Our organization works to enhance the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people of color & families living in Minnesota by cultivating the belief in equality for all and understanding & educating about both the individual commonalities and differences in the people of the LGBTQ+ community. To effectively reach traditionally disenfranchised LGBTQ+ persons of color, and affect positive change in educational, employment, social-emotional learning, and quality of life outcomes, the Minnesota People of Color Pride organization believes it is necessary to address the issues of race, culture, class, politics and sexual health, topics that are often uncomfortable for Americans to talk about. Subsequently, it is extremely difficult to affect positive change in areas where many of us in our own homes and communities still have major issues and challenges with even bringing up the subject matter of homosexuality or sexual health, let alone the issues around race.    

MISSION: To break down cultural and social barriers by advocating for, investing in, and assisting to improving the way of life for BIPOC LGBTQ living in Minnesota. Working to create social change, advance equity & equality for BIPOC LGBTQ+ people, and to educate.

VISION: Is to create a new consciousness and concept for BIPOC LGBTQ+ community by offering everyone a “S.L.I.C.E.” of Pride. 

• SOCIALIZATION:     Shared experiences, embracing different cultures, mentoring our youth, and strengthening community bonds 
• LITERATURE:          Promote cultural history, ethnic diversity, and scholarly achievement, while acknowledging and celebrating the literary works of LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ people of color 
• INCLUSION:             Include all, build all, love all. Construct, nurture, and maintain, a cohesive, progressive environment.
• CHARITY:                 Support sustainable efforts to make nonprofits, government services, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities, and resources, that serve LGBTQ people of color, more accessible
• EDUCATION:            Empower and push LGBTQ youth and adults of color beyond our perceived limits to realize our own strength