Minnesota People of Color LGBT Pride (MNPOC Pride)

Minnesota People of Color LGBT Pride (MNPOC Pride) builds community, visibility, and care for Black LGBTQIA+ people and LGBTQ+ people of color across Minnesota, by us and for us.

We produce the Twin Cities Black Pride Festival every August. Our Opioid Awareness & Prevention program, funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and shaped by our Youth Advisory Council, brings prevention education to youth across Minnesota. With grant support, we also refer adults to Quit Partner, the Minnesota Department of Health’s free program for quitting smoking or vaping. And through the Our Village Calendar, we help everyone find Black LGBTQIA+ events in one place.

Through Rainbow Roots, young people ages 10–24 build workforce readiness, leadership, and life skills with mentorship and paid internships. Our health work also includes HIV prevention education and mental wellness initiatives. Through Toys for Tots, Friendsgiving, Trunk-or-Treat, and other gatherings, we bring families together, and we uplift local artists, performers, and small businesses.

We also continue our advocacy, education, and Early Intervention Services (EIS) outreach to close health gaps and build partnerships for LGBTQ+ people of color.

Visit us at Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St, Suite 228, Minneapolis, MN 55409.