Say it Loud! BIPOC*Pride in June with In Our Own Voices, Inc.

YOU’RE INVITED!

TO SAY IT LOUD! BIPOC* PRIDE 2025

In Our Own Voices, Inc. is celebrating Pride in June with a month full of events and activities centered around the lives, experiences, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ Communities of Color in New York’s Capital Region (and beyond).

Join us for an empowering event where our communities can imagine what is possible, work in solidarity, and “Say it Loud!”

*Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

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Monét X Change

HEADLINER DJ SET

Born and bred in New York City, Monét X Change is an entertainment spitfire and the first double crown winner from Rupaul's Drag Race having earned the title Miss Congeniality on Season 10 and becoming the first queen of color inducted into the hall of fame after winning All-Stars 4.

Monét is currently focusing her hilarious and oftentimes socio-political humor as the host of her own talk show, the X Change Rate, airing on Build Series by Yahoo and co-hosting the Sibling Rivalry podcast and tour with Bob The Drag Queen.

BECOME A VENDOR

For organizations serving LGBTQIA+ communities:

Grab a table and help us link attendees to inclusive, sensitive, and affirming resources by registering for this year’s Health and Wellness Expo! To join us as a vendor, please download the fillable PDF below and email a completed copy to pride@inourownvoices.org by May 15th.

Join the Expo

A BIG GAY MARKET

For small businesses and makers:

Say it Loud! BIPOC* Pride 2025 is proud to partner with A Big Gay Market– a healing space for marginalized makers and consumers. Grab your spot in the pop-up market by clicking below.

Join the Pop-Up

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, OFFICIALLY

Join our growing list 2025 BIPOC* Pride Partners! Not only does this event celebrate our community’s strength, resilience, and contributions, it also provides linkages to vital resources and health screenings.

Your partnership helps us create an inclusive space and present a powerful event. To learn more and become an official BIPOC* Pride 2025 partner, please download the Partnership Booklet below and return it to In Our Own Voices by May 1, 2025.

Download the BIPOC* Partnership Booklet

2025 Schedule of Events

PRIDE Kick-Off BBQ

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

Location: Albany City Parking Lot #2
Next to Waterworks Pub
76 Central Ave, Albany

The Pride Center of the Capital Region, In Our Own Voices, and the City of Albany invite you to kick Pride Month off right with our Kick-Off BBQ and Lot Party. Enjoy a fun, casual evening with music, complimentary food, drag performances, and chances to win fun prizes. Meet up with friends, new and old, as the community kicks off the 2025 PRIDE season!

Say It Loud! BIPOC Pride 2025

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost: Free

Location: Washington Park, Albany

BIPOC Pride is our way of recognizing the contributions, resilience, and struggles of LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities in the Capital Region through music, food, entertainment, and more. Our event features performances from local and national artists, a health & wellness expo with free resources, kids’ corner, and more… ALL ARE WELCOME!

Volunteers

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

BIPOC Pride would not be possible without the volunteers who lend their time and talents to this work.

Consider volunteering at one of the many events we have scheduled throughout the month of June!

If you are interested, please fill out the form below as soon as possible and we’ll get in touch to confirm your volunteer position. For any questions please contact Vanessa at vgonzalez@inourownvoices.org or call 518-432-4188.

Become a Volunteer