2014 5th Annual Harlem Pride

"There's No Place Like Home" for the 5th Annual Harlem Pride Celebration

Harlem Pride, New York City's  SGL/LGBT organization representing the residents of the uptown enclave has announced Sunday, June 22nd through Sunday, June 29, 2014 as the 5th Annual Harlem Pride Week .  The theme of this year's week-long celebration is "There's No Place Like Home," a reference to the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Broadway musical The Wiz.  The Tony and Drama Desk Award winning musical starred recording artist Stephanie Mills, directed by Geoffrey Holder and highlighted the choreography styling of Harlem resident, George Faison.  In 1978, Quincy Jones produced the film version of the popular Broadway musical.   The film showcased Harlem USA and starred entertainment legends; Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.

Carmen Neely, Harlem Pride, President states "We are honored to celebrate our Harlem Pride 5th Anniversary Celebration.  It's been a wonderful five years and our growth has been tremendous.  We thank all who have supported us through these years and invite folks who are new to us to come be a part of our family as we celebrate SGL/LGBT PRIDE in Harlem!"  Harlem Pride Week 2014 will commemorate and rejoice in the great courage, brains and heart of a community, when thousands of Same Gender Loving (SGL) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) NYC residents and tourists are expected to converge upon Harlem to enjoy one of the city's most extraordinary events.

For more information on Harlem Pride Week 2014 and weekly announcements: visit www.harlempride.org, Facebook.com/HarlemPride or Twitter.com/HarlemPrideNYC

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