Black Pride Colorado is back for a second year, after making its case for a space of its own.
, and while it was an unexpected vote of confidence in the group’s mission, there was no honorarium attached.
Wonders Boneé Coleman: “Why do we have to continue defending ourselves and our programming when it is out there for everyone to see? People who have no programming, or just have word of mouth, they can walk into a space and it’s no problem. You’re not going to be asked half of the questions that we are, just to show that we’re serious.”
But then again, The Center has been around since 1976, and went through its own struggles in its early years. Today it is a go-to for big corporate partners like Coors Light, Xfinity, Wells Fargo and Walmart, while new organizations such as Black Pride Colorado tend to attract smaller partners like Rocky Mountain Public Media, Connect for Health Colorado and local queer bars. But The Center is also a supporter, as is the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Even when large foundations work directly with Black Pride Colorado, they don’t always compensate the organization or acknowledge its contributions.
When Black women and nonbinary folks voice such concerns, the organizations that they’re addressing tend to get defensive rather than being receptive to the feedback. But being open to difficult and uncomfortable discussions is the only way to create meaningful, lasting change, according to jae: “In order for us to heal as a community, we need to be able to have these conversations, and we’re still cool.
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