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Birmingham Black Pride Week Begins Aug. 13

By Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times Birmingham Black Pride is hosting Black Pride Week beginning August 13. Christopher McCummings, one of the founders of Birmingham Black Pride, said the event is important to provide a safe space during a global pandemic. “Although this pandemic has caused the cancellation of many in-person Pride events, we still […]

Source: The Birmingham Times

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