Detroit's Hotter Than July

HTJ!2007 COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE

PLANNING SCHEDULE | CALL FOR ARTIST | PRIDE MARCH | COMMITTEE DIRECTORY

The success of Detroit's annual black same-gender-loving pride celebration is based on the grass-roots support of community volunteer and activist. The planning committee is open to all men and women in our community interested in improving the quality of life for black gay, lesbian, bi-affectionate and transgender people in Southeast Michigan and beyond. Review planning meeting dates below. Help us make your pride the best in the Midwest.

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Planning Committee Schedule

Planning Committee meetings for this year's pride celebration will be held at the new Affirmations Community Center in Ferndale, Michigan. Everyone is invited to participate on all committees.

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Affirmations Community Center - Rooms 201 & 203
Street: 290 W. 9 Mile Rd.
City State phone: Ferndale, MI (248) 398-7105

Thursday, May 17th, 7-9pm. Room 201

Thursday, May 31st, 7-9pm. Room 203

Thursday, June 7th, 7-9pm. Room 201

Thursday, June 21st, 7-9pm. Room 201

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Call for Artist

The Black Pride Society presents Detroit's Hotter Than July's "Color Me Black" Art Exhibition and VIP Reception on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Hilton Gardens Inn in beautiful Downtown Detroit.

We are seeking artist to present their work at our third annual art exhibit during Detroit's Black same-gender-loving, bi-affectionat and transgender pride celebration. Artist are encouraged to submit images of their paintings, sculpture, print, glass, photo, or 3D imaging art for selection. Artists must showcase art with their interpretation of the HTJ!2007 theme "Color Me Black".

Accepted submissions must be received, 'Ready-to-Hang' by July 10th, 2007. Call (313) 925-9578 for more details. Deliver submissions to: Attn: HTJ!2007, c/o Liberal Arts Gallery 3361 Gratiot Avenue., Detroit, MI 48207, liberalartsgallery@yahoo.com.

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The Ruth Ellis Pride March

"I don't walk well but I walk."

-Ruth Ellis

Come show us what you do well creatively and take the trophy home with you. If you organization has the most creative banner, the most original float, the best march steps or anything in-between you could have your name listed on the trophy for 2007 and the Pride Trophy can be displayed in your showcase for the year.

Parade line up is at 5:00 p.m. on Woodward Ave. near the tennis courts. March procession starts at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Nkosi @ (888) 755-9165, also visit us at www.hotterthanjuly.com. Everyone is invited to attend our community planning meetings at Affirmations, Ferndale.

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Planning Committee Directory

Join us for our eighth annual pride march, one of the oldest black same-gender-loving pride marches in the country. This year registered floats will have an opportunity to win the 2007 Best Float Award. Small businesses, clubs, agencies, and support groups are invited to participate with banners, J-Set performances, and floats. Please contact: Ruth Ellis Outreach Committee for additional registration information.

Time: Registration @ 5:00 p.m. | Procession Begins @ 6:15 p.m.

Location: Palmer Park On Woodward Ave (Near Tennis Courts)

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