For Immediate Release: May 17, 2022
Contact: Ciora Thomas, ciora.thomas@sisterspgh.org, 412-297-0548
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- SisTers PGH began organizing People’s Pride in 2017 to uplift and celebrate Black and brown Trans and queer folks who have, for too long, been ignored and traumatized by the powers-that-be, both in the Pittsburgh region and on the national stage. We organized—and continue to organize—for change, for transparency, for safety, and for the resources our community deserves.
People’s Pride has and always will center the needs of Black and brown Trans and queer people while also welcoming other intersections with open, loving arms. It is with this approach that we will usher in equal rights for ALL while centering those most marginalized.
We are continuing this tradition for this year’s Swissvale People’s Pride 2022 by focusing on a neighborhood where Black and brown people live, and where we are working with local government to address the housing crisis amongst the LGBTQ+ community, a crisis that stems directly from white supremacy, racism, homophobia and transphobia.
We are also continuing the tradition of supporting Black and brown Trans and queer artists directly, and are thrilled to announce the full lineup of musicians and DJs who will be bringing their positive energy and vibrant creativity to our march and music fest on Sunday, June 5. Along with our headlining performer—singer and Trans rights activist Shea Diamond—the stellar lineup includes:
Brooklyn-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Corinn Jasmin
Singer-songwriter and performer Cùe Monteiro
Pittsburgh-based rapper and composer Manny Dibiachi
NYC-based costume designer and storyteller Qween Jean
Homewood-grown musician and visual artist Sidney Yaphit
Pittsburgh-based DJ Regina Zehner
Keeping our dollars in our community and investing in ourselves is how we will grow and thrive, and we are honored to be able to support these artists, as well as more than 25 vendors, at Swissvale People’s Pride. Please join us for a day of art, music, and advocacy on June 5. March begins at 10 AM at Edgwood Towncenter, and music hits at 3 PM at Dicksen Elementary Field.
SisTers PGH is a Black- and Trans-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves Trans, queer and nonbinary BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) within southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.sisterspgh.org.
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