Detroit's Hotter Than July
EMBRACING OUR PAST
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CELEBRATING OUR FUTURE
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HTJ!2008 July 19 - 27
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 HTJ!2007 REVIEW The Black Pride Society welcome's you to the 13th annual Detroit's Hotter Than July, the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration. Our 2008 theme "Embracing Our Past, Celebrating Our Future" celebrates a legacy of pride in our community, We are proud to be one of the country's oldest pride events for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of African descent in North America. We encourage you to network, socialize, and spread the cheer of pride, and tell a new friend "Happy Hotter Than July" when passing by.
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Official Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 19th
"I Don't Walk Well But I Walk"
It's a colorful parade south down historic Woodward Ave. Join us for our 9th annual pride march, one of the oldest black same-gender-loving pride marches in the country. We encourage J-Sets, floats, banner waving, drums, and dog walking. Everyone is invited to participate. Let's make this the largest march yet. [Review 2007 Pride March]
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Monday, June 21st
Come network with the volunteers, supporters and partners of pride
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Tuesday, July 22nd
Come network with the volunteers, supporters and partners of pride
Wednesday, July 23rd
Join us and many special guest for an evening of art, music, networking and fun. Everyone is welcomed, no dress code required. Music and art provided by Detroit artist. Includes light refreshments, open cash bar with official schedules and pride guides available.
[Review 2007 Art Reception]
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Thursday, July 24th
 INTERFAITH CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Join us at the Blue Spruce Evergreen Memorial in Palmer Park. This is the place where we annually start our pride greetings with a call to the ancestors. It's an evening filled with special performances. At dusk we hold a special lighting of the candles ceremony in memory of those who have made their transition due to AIDS/HIV and breast cancer.
[Review 2007 Candlelight Vigil]
 BLACK PRIDE SOCIETY FILM FEST
Our annual film festival is held at the Focus Hope Conference Center in Detroit. More information about films to come.
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Friday, July 25th
 GENESIS CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Learn, share and nourish your community with knowledge from our annual conference focused on improving the quality of life for people of African descent who identify as same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bi or transgender. [Review 2007 Conference]
 HTJ!2007 POETRY SLAM 3.0
Presented by the popular EchoVerse Poetry & Slam Series with Resident Host Johnny "Obadele" Jenkins Jr. Features special guest performances and Detroit's only same-gender-loving "All Kinds Of Poetry" open mic. The evening features a special slam offering a cash and HTJ!2008 Grand Slam Champ title. Limited slam slots available, all poets invited to participate. Please contact Slam Master for pre-registration and rules for this year's spoken word competition. Smooth hip-hop, house and soul grooves provided by SoundCircle Dj's Andre Royster & Free Thought.
Location: Java Exchange Cafe, 440 Burroughs St., Techtown Detroit (2 Blks west of Woodward Ave off Cass Ave. near WSU Campus), (313) 822-6456
 PINK ICEBREAKER 2008
Produced by Pink Ice Productions, look for tasty surprise guest appearances, and a host of special invited guest. Cash prize for the hottest black and for the sexiest pink attire. Additional information via (248) 352-7740. This is a grown and sexy event.
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Saturday, July 26th
13th ANNUAL HTJ PRIDE PICNIC
The pinnacle event of Detroit's 13th annual pride celebration is like a family reunion and you’re invited. Each year the Palmer Park Festival is host to over 10k folk taking a moment to celebrate culture, self-empowerment and identity. The day features music, entertainment, and everyone is encouraged to bring your own picnic basket, maybe even pitch a tent. [Review 2007 Festival & Picnic]
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Sunday, July 27th
HTJ!2007 JAZZ BRUNCH: THE RED CARPET EDITION
 This year's brunch will be held at The Vu in Cobo Center. Enjoy soul music, great food and good company, complimented by a picturesqe view of Detroit's' international river. Yes Canada is a tunnel ride away. Brunch served promptly at 12:30 p.m. Showtime starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. $30.00 Advance Tickets.
[Review 2007 Jazz Brunch]
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Make your reservations early in our 2008 host hotel Downtown Detroit. 
