NYC Black Pride looks to celebrate Black LGBTQ+ culture while building community
NEW YORK -- Pride is celebrated by LGBTQ+ communities every June, but NYC Black Pride is recognized in August.
Ahead of this year's festivities, there will be a town hall at the Apollo Theater, focusing on issues concerning Black gay men.
Admission is free and open to the public. It will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at 253 West 125th Street.
CBS News New York recently heard from Emil Wilbekin, a journalist, media executive and founder of Native Son, the media platform presenting the town hall. Watch their full interview above.
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