JACKSON BLACK PRIDE 2015

JACKSON BLACK PRIDE – Jackson Black Pride envisions a Mississippi community where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly, and honestly in society, regardless of race/ethnicity, gender-identity or sexual orientation. We envision a Mississippi community solidified by respect and love for our brothers and sisters regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. Jackson, MS; Nov 19-22, 2015

JACKSON BLACK PRIDE 2015

The mission of Jackson Black Pride (JBP) is to build awareness of and pride in the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of the great Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area as well as to address health disparities adversely affecting our community.

• To increase the celebration of black heritage, culture, and pride in the LGBTI community
• To increase education, empowerment, and enrichment within the lives of the LGBTI community
• To increase the visibility of the LGBTI community, not only in the media, but in the social, political, and economic arenas as well
• To decrease health disparities within the LGBTI community

“Prancing J-Settes” is the official name of the Jackson State University dance line, an auxiliary group of the Jackson State University Marching Band.  J-Sette marching techniques such as the “Salt and Pepper,” “J-Sette Walk,” “Strut,” and “Tip Toe “can be seen all around the world. The J-Settes consisted of lines of 12-16 squad members who marched in rows affectionately named “Short and Sassy,” “Magnificent Middle,” or a “Tall and Tough. The LGBTI community totally embraced this style of dance as a way to express their creativity and love of dance which turned into the J-Sette movement. Currently,  guys and girls all over the national are simulating their danced moves where competitions are held everywhere and squads come from near and far to compete,  including the J-Sette Competition during Jackson Black Pride.

If your squad is interested in competing in the 2015 Jackson Black Pride’s J-Sette Competition please review the following information:

Registration is $50.00 per squad and can be paid prior to the competition or onsite.  Please mail all registration payments to:
Tonya Adams
710 Avignon Dr.
Ridgeland, MS 39157

J-Sette Rules and Regulations

The J-Sette Competition will be held Friday November 20, 2015 at For Your Occasion:
1015 W Northside Dr,
Jackson, MS 39213

For more information on this event please contact:
Delvecchio McPherson (769) 237-1913 or Christopher Barnes (601) 329-7603

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