I have yet to understand why there is a separate "black" gay pride in Atlanta.

We celebrated "Gay Pride" several weeks ago — which included queers of all shapes, sizes and shades.

Take a look at all the venomous "black homophobia" and "blacks are uncivilized savages" comments on this site.

If you still don't understand, then it is because you don't want to understand.

I live in San Francisco and I went to this year's pride celebration and I walked nearly every corner and I could never find the African American stage, while the Latin, Asian, lesbian and techno stages were prominently located near the center of the action. Also when I attend many of the other gay events in the city, there is a feel of exclusivity to them. None of this is shocking to me because gay mainstream culture mirrors the rest of mainstream, pop society–its dominated by images of Euro-caucasian culture.

Black prides are necessary for blacks to feel comfortable in their skin and around people who are supportive and reaffirming of black gay identity. I agree with John, if you don't understand this, its because you prefer not to.