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

See the 2025 BIPOC Pride Guide

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.

Manolo Agallo

In Our Own Voices 2024-2025 Ambassador

My name is Manolo a.k.a Roman Myäira. I am the In Our Own Voices 2024-2025 Ambassador as well as Mr. Gay Albany 2025. I am a proud Afro-Latino, LGBT BIPOC community leader, and national entertainer. I am, now and forever, dedicated to supporting the cultural survival and growth of our community.

E.D.M, a.k.a Malické Ellis

Desiree Lues Pussay

London Jae Precise

Prince, JaDuMór Founder

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

Johnnie’s On Broadway: Pride Night

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm - 1:00 am

Cost: Free

Location: Johnnie’s On Broadway, 1278 Broadway, Albany, NY

Johnnie's on Broadway is celebrating the LGBTQ+ BIPOC community with a Pride Night! All proceeds benefit the new LGBTQ+ Center at In Our Own Voices.

Sober in the Sun - Substance Free Picnic!

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: Free

Location: Prospect Park Pavilion, Troy, NY

Join us and Collar City Pride for a substance-free Pride Picnic & Field Day at Prospect Park in Troy! Bring your picnic blanket for an afternoon of community, delicious food, refreshing beverages, games, music and celebration in a safe, inclusive space. 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