who we are

Council President
Marqueece Harris-Dawson

Councilmember heather hutt

jasmyne cannick
Organizer-in-chief

celebrating 7 years!

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celebrating 7 years! 〰️

OUR HISTORY

South LA Pride is South Los Angeles’ annual official LGBTQ+ pride celebration! We are a vibrant and dynamic community-powered event.

South LA Pride was first celebrated in 2017 in Leimert Park. Led by the efforts of Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, South LA Pride commenced with a special screening of “Moonlight,” a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unpublished semi-autobiographical play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue.”

Subsequent South LA Pride celebrations were held in partnership with then Council District 10 Councilmember Herb Wesson (ret.) at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza with a two-year hiatus due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

South LA Pride returned in 2022 for its 4th celebration with a community picnic at Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills. Followed by the 2023 and 2024 pride celebrations at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex.

We are proud to have the support of Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Heather Hutt each year as we celebrate pride in South Los Angeles!

ABOUT US

South Los Angeles Pride exists to celebrate, uplift, and empower the diverse LGBTQ+ community of South LA. We aim to create a safe and vibrant space in South LA that honors our unique cultural identities and fosters a sense of belonging and unity for all.

We envision a South Los Angeles where LGBTQ+ individuals of color are celebrated and embraced for their authentic selves, with equitable access to opportunities and resources. Our goal is to cultivate a community rooted in acceptance, resilience, and empowerment, where every person can thrive and contribute to a future of inclusivity and progress.