2017 DC Black Pride Guide

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Disclaimer The sexual orientation or gender identity of attendees, advertisers, presenters and sponsors that participate in DC Black Pride is neither inferred nor implied.

The appearance of names or pictorial representation of individuals in this Guide does not necessarily indicate the sexual orientation of such individual.

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Welcome

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 27th annual DC Black Pride. This year’s theme The Ties that Bind: Twenty-Seven Years of DC Black Pride celebrates the individuality and collective strength of the Black LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community. Once again, we have a great lineup of events ranging from the Awards Reception, A Party With A Purpose, Speed Dating, workshops, our Poetry Slam, Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival, and an array of official DC Black Pride parties for women and men.

DC Black Pride is a program of the Center for Black Equity (CBE).

The CBE is a coalition of Black Pride organizers formed to promote a multinational network of LGBT Prides and community-based organizations. DC Black Pride has inspired annual Black LGBT pride events in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Brazil, Africa, and the Caribbean since its founding. More than 300,000 men and women attend Black LGBT Pride events each year.

Our week started on Tuesday, May 23 with the DC Black Pride 2017 Awards Reception at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters. This year’s honorees are Countess Clarke Cooper, Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr. Daryl Wilson, Check It Enterprises, SaVanna Wanzer, Shannon President/CEO Garcon, Aaron Bryant, and David Maurice Parker. We are very fortunate to screen “Moonlight,” “KiKi” and “Check It” during the Film Festival on Saturday, May 27. This is just a sample of the offerings we will have through Memorial Day weekend. Review the schedule in this guide and download our app (dcblackpride.org/app) for a complete listing of all our activities.

This is my 20th year of involvement with DC Black Pride and I have seen this event become a vehicle to celebrate the richness, diversity and accomplishments of the African-American LGBT community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Today, more than 30,000 African-American LGBT individuals and allies come together during DC Black Pride to fight for LGBT equality, celebrate our heritage and culture as members of both the Black and LGBT communities and promote health and wellness for the community through educational workshops, culturally enriching activities and health screenings.

Welcome to our Nation’s Capital—enjoy yourself, have fun and stay safe!

Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr. President/CEO

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HONORING THE 27TH ANNUAL D.C. BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, May 22, 2017

Ms. NORTON, Mr. Speaker, this Memorial Day Week, May 22nd to 29th, Washington, D.C. celebrates “The Ties that Bind: Twenty-Seven Years of D.C. Black Pride!” -- the theme of the 27th annual D.C. Black Pride. This multi-day festival begins on May 23rd at the Human Rights Campaign with the 2017 D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception. We congratulate Countess Clarke Cooper and Daryl Wilson, recipients of the Welmore Cook Award; Check It Enterprises, recognized with the Leadership Award; Unsung Heroes SaVanna Wanzer and Shannon Garcon; Aaron Bryant, winner of the President's Award; and Maurice David Parker, the Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year for 2017.

Black Pride continues through Memorial Day with community town halls; educational and interfaith workshops; a poetry slam hosted by Mary Brown; a film festival; an interfaith worship service; and social events, including speed dating, breakfast, brunch, dinner and happy hours. The Black Pride parties range from Super to Grand; Mega to Ultimate; Picnic to Pool; and Purposeful to Epic. Performances by musicians, dancers, and artists enliven the festival. Sunday, the festival's penultimate day, features its main event, a Cultural Arts and Wellness Exposition and Epic Live, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Black Pride culminates with a traditional Memorial Day picnic, the “Us Helping Us Annual Picnic in the Park” at Fort Lincoln Park and concludes with evening parties thereafter.

The D.C. Black Pride festival began during my freshman year in Congress, Sunday, May 26, 1991, at Banneker Field on Georgia Avenue across the street from Howard University. I have watched it mature from an ad hoc event to what is now widely considered to be one of the world's preeminent Black Pride celebrations. It now draws more than 30,000 participants from the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Americas to our nation's capital.

D.C. Black Pride fostered the beginning of the Center for Black Equity (formerly known as the International Federation of Black Prides, Inc.) and the “Black Pride Movement,” which now consists of 40 Black Prides on four continents.

I commend Shannon Garcon, Genise Chambers-Woods, Reginald Shaw-Richardson, Ralph “Rocky” Ferguson and Gladece Knight, the volunteer Advisory Board that assists Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr. and Kenya Hutton with the coordination, planning, and execution of D.C. Black Pride. I take pleasure in noting that this year Earl commences his third decade of involvement with D.C. Black Pride and the Black Pride Movement around the globe.

As Black Pride comes to town, I also take this opportunity to inform the celebrants and to remind my colleagues of the various limitations Congress has placed on the District of Columbia. Despite paying more federal taxes than 22 states and having the highest per capita federal tax rate in the United States, the residents of Washington, D.C. still have no full voting representation in Congress.

I ask the House to join me in welcoming all attending the 27th annual D.C. Black Pride celebration.

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safe at great personal risk, and it is my hope that the Taylor Police Auxiliary continues to build on its legacy of success.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Taylor Auxiliary Police Department for its public safety and service to the City of Taylor. The auxiliary volunteers have helped make the community safe through their work and activism. f

HONORING THE 27TH ANNUAL D.C. BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION

As Black Pride comes to town, I also take this opportunity to inform the celebrants and to remind my colleagues of the various limitations Congress has placed on the District of Columbia. Despite paying more federal taxes than 22 states and having the highest per capita federal tax rate in the United States, the residents of Washington, D.C. still have no full voting representation in Congress.

I ask the House to join me in welcoming all attending the 27th annual D.C. Black Pride celebration. f

HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

HONORING JAMIE MANCHESTER

OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, May 22, 2017 Ms. NORTON, Mr. Speaker, this Memorial Day Week, May 22nd to 29th, Washington, D.C. celebrates ‘‘The Ties that Bind: TwentySeven Years of D.C. Black Pride!’’—the theme of the 27th annual D.C. Black Pride.

This multi-day festival begins on May 23rd at the Human Rights Campaign with the 2017 D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception. We congratulate Countess Clarke Cooper and Daryl Wilson, recipients of the Welmore Cook Award; Check It Enterprises, recognized with the Leadership Award; Unsung Heroes SaVanna Wanzer and Shannon Garcon; Aaron Bryant, winner of the President’s Award; and Maurice David Parker, the Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year for 2017.

Black Pride continues through Memorial Day with community town halls; educational and interfaith workshops; a poetry slam hosted by Mary Brown; a film festival; an interfaith worship service; and social events, including speed dating, breakfast, brunch, dinner and happy hours. The Black Pride parties range from Super to Grand; Mega to Ultimate; Picnic to Pool; and Purposeful to Epic. Performances by musicians, dancers, and artists enliven the festival. Sunday, the festival’s penultimate day, features its main event, a Cultural Arts and Wellness Exposition and Epic Live, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Black Pride culminates with a traditional Memorial Day picnic, the ‘‘Us Helping Us Annual Picnic in the Park’’ at Fort Lincoln Park and concludes with evening parties thereafter.

The D.C. Black Pride festival began during my freshman year in Congress, Sunday, May 26, 1991, at Banneker Field on Georgia Avenue across the street from Howard University.

I have watched it mature from an ad hoc event to what is now widely considered to be one of the world’s preeminent Black Pride celebrations. It now draws more than 30,000 participants from the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Americas to our nation’s capital.

D.C. Black Pride fostered the beginning of the Center for Black Equity (formerly known as the International Federation of Black Prides, Inc.) and the ‘‘Black Pride Movement,’’ which now consists of 40 Black Prides on four continents.

I commend Shannon Garcon, Genise Chambers-Woods, Reginald Shaw-Richardson, Ralph ‘‘Rocky’’ Ferguson and Gladece Knight, the volunteer Advisory Board that assists. Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr. and Kenya Hutton with the coordination, planning, and execution of D.C. Black Pride. I take pleasure in noting that this year Earl commences his third decade of involvement with D.C. Black Pride and the Black Pride Movement around the globe.

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Monday, May 22, 2017 Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jamie Manchester of Davenport, Washington.

Mrs. Manchester recently received the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award for her exemplary service to the students of Washington State. Sponsored by the National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions (NCCESEU), the RISE Award seeks to recognize all classified school education support employees across the country for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the key role they play in promoting and ensuring student achievement, student safety and overall well-being.

During her 10 years of service as a Library Technician and Technology Coordinator in Sprague, Lamont, and Davenport, Jamie has been a strong advocate for technology in the classroom, creating her school’s first elementary computer lab, and implementing 1:1 Chromebooks for K–12. Furthermore, she has authored grants that helped to introduce STEM based curriculum and new technology in the classroom to enrich the education and overall lives of her students.

Jamie serves as the Vice President of the Creston Alumni Association, helping award over $240,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in the community. She has been a member of the Public School Employees (PSE) of Washington SEIU Local 1948 since 2006 and has served on the Education and Training Committee, as Chapter Vice President and Chapter Secretary, and as an Annual Convention Delegate.

Again I wish to send my congratulations to Jamie as PSE’s first recipient of the national RISE Award recognizing her leadership and contributions to the students of Davenport, Creston, Sprague, and Lamont. f

IN RECOGNITION OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2017 INTERFAITH BRIDGE BUILDER AWARDS

HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, May 22, 2017 Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize this year’s recipients of the Interfaith Bridge Builder Awards, Mr. Rizwan Jaka, Rabbi Jack Luxemburg, and Ms. Priscilla Martinez.

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Since 1978, the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) has brought together people of eleven historic faiths to promote a dialogue and advocate for religious tolerance and cooperation across our nation and region. In order to bring these religious groups and our diverse community together, the IFC hosts a variety of events, including award ceremonies and seminars. The IFC also engages in grassroots activity while providing a broad range of educational tools.

This year marks the 13th Annual InterFaith Bridge Builders Awards, in which the IFC recognizes the achievements and leadership of individuals in our region. Mr. Rizwan Jaka, Rabbi Jack Luxemburg, and Ms. Priscilla Martinez are not only exemplary leaders within the IFC, but they are also extremely respected in our communities.

Additionally, I want to specifically recognize my constituents and friends, Mr. Rizwan Jaka and Ms. Priscilla Martinez, who for years have been tremendous leaders in Northern Virginia, both with very active roles within the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS). In these roles, they have not only strengthened our region’s interfaith relations, but they have placed a great deal of emphasis on educating our youth. Mr. Jaka previously served as the President of ADAMS and is currently serving as a Member at Large of Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and on the Board of Directors for the IFC. Mr. Speaker, organizations, like the IFC, that focus on fostering strong and welcoming communities are vital to the success of our region. I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking the IFC for their continuous efforts and to congratulate Mr. Rizwan Jaka, Rabbi Jack Luxemburg, and Ms. Priscilla Martinez on receiving this year’s Interfaith Bridge Builder Awards. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors. f

COMMENDING LOCAL 2017 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR THEIR DECISION TO ENLIST IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA FOR HOSTING THE SIXTH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ENLISTEE RECOGNITION CEREMONY

HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, May 22, 2017 Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 93 Fredericksburg, Virginia area high school seniors who plan to enlist in the United States Marine Corps after graduation.

These students have excelled in their academic and extracurricular activities, and I offer my sincere congratulations upon their high school graduation.

I commend these student leaders for their selflessness and courageous decision to serve their country as members of the United States Marine Corps.

Allander, Grace; Baez, Christopher; Bills, Scott; Blake, Elliot; Breland, William; Bridges, Brandon; Brown, Jalil; Buckles, Aaron; Campbell, Kailayjja; Carhuancho, Andy; Clemente, Timothy; Cook, Thomas; Conteh, Ibrahim; Corbett, David; Creed, Barton; Devin, Timothy;

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Countess Clarke Cooper

Daryl Wilson

welmore cook award

welmore cook award

Check It Enterprises

SaVanna Wanzer

leadership award

Shannon Garcon unsung hero award

unsung hero award

Aaron Bryant president’s award

Maurice David Parker charlotte smallwood award

Read the award winners biographies at dcblackpride.org.

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profile

Booz Allen Hamilton Is Building Community

BY CLARENCE J. FLUKER

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wo years ago Adrian Gillem wanted to take his career to the next step and join a larger corporate consulting firm. He wanted to be at a company with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and corporate social responsibility. Fortunately, he found just that at Booz Allen Hamilton where he is an IT Strategist and Software Developer for clients in the Washington metropolitan area.

With confidence and enthusiasm, Gillem has established himself at Booz as a smart and capable employee who gets results. And while this would have satisfied some, he knew that he wanted to do more. He didn’t want to be defined only by his projects at work. He wanted to positively impact the community as well.

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Gillem hoped to build on the important work he'd done for clients by supporting his fellow colleagues and shared communities in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

His first step was to join and take a leadership role in the Booz Allen Hamilton LGBT Employee Resource Group, GLOBE. GLOBE’s mission is to empower Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight Ally employees to create, sustain, and continuously improve an open and accepting work environment.

Adrian Gillem

As a self identified gay man of African and Latinx descent, Gillem wanted to showcase how he could bring his authentic self to work . He was poised to, "shine a light on the beauty and the importance of LGBT employees of color." His involvement and leadership in GLOBE, however, was just one avenue. He also serves on the leadership team for the Booz Allen Hamilton African American Forum (AAF), an employee resource group for African Americans.

Through his involvement with both groups, Gillem has been fortunate to work alongside amazing community organizations that serve his shared communities. As DC Black Pride 2017 approached, for example, he saw a unique opportunity to blend the work of both groups and lay the groundwork for a strong and beneficial relationship between Booz Allen Hamilton and the African American LGBT community.

In the past, there had been small engagements, but 2017 is the first year that GLOBE and AAF have collaborated, expanding beyond their participation in Capital Pride and

immersing themselves in DC Black Pride. Notably, Booz Allen Hamilton is not just taking a “logo and name only” approach. GLOBE and AAF are building a true partnership (authentic relationship) with DC Black Pride and its attendees by having a presence and bringing their resources to the table for all to share.

During DC Black Pride, GLOBE and AAF will offer workshops on resume building, best practices for interviewing for corporate consulting assignments, and will host an information booth for people interested in learning about careers at Booz Allen Hamilton. In addition, they will participate in the Black Pride awards ceremony and volunteer at various events.

"We want to be sure we are engaging with the community in the right way.

Recruiting in the right way. Showing ourselves as partners in the right way.

We don't want to be just a booth partner. We want to make a lasting and authentic impression on the attendees," says Gillem. "We hope it will be a pathway to empower them to apply for positions at Booz Allen Hamilton or other consulting firms."

Booz Allen Hamilton is known for encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work. GLOBE and AAF’s participation in DC Black Pride 2017 is a byproduct of that culture and marks the beginning of what Gillem hopes will be a longlasting relationship. Just as DC Black Pride is leading the way for pride celebrations across the country, Booz Allen Hamilton is leading the path for engaged corporate and community connecting.

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Workshop descriptions

SATURDAY, MAY 27 GRAND HYATT WASHINGTON SESSION ONE - 11 A.M.–12:20 P.M. A. Lafayette Park (Independence Level)

Overcoming Church Hurt in the Black Church Presenter: Pastor Darren Phelps, Bethel Christian Church DC This workshop will focus on the keys to understanding and developing a richer spiritual life as we face the trials and tribulations that come in our everyday lives.

B. Latrobe (Constitution Level)

The House|Ballroom Community: A Legacy of #BlackExcellence In this workshop, participants will take a journey through the history and legacy of the House|Ballroom community and its impact on LBGTQ+ communities of color for nearly a century. As part of this workshop we will have a panel discussion with ballroom founders, legends and icons from the DMV area.

C. Burnham (Constitution Level)

Don’t Forget the T

In many ways the trans community is left behind and forgotten and sometimes hated on even within the black LGBT community. This has been an issue that many trans women of color face. Society disrespects, discriminates against and misunderstands trans women. Unfortunately, this subconsciously happens within our own community. The trans community is far behind the gay and lesbian community as it relates to having their concerns heard and addressed by society.

Sometimes they feel like they do not have support from the rest of the LGBT community to accept them and help fight for the rights of trans women. A panel of trans women will provide a better understanding of how they feel and suggest ways to ensure progress.

D. Franklin Square (Independence Level)

The IQ (Intergenerational Queers) Project Presenter: Women in the Life Association (WITLA) Women in the Life Association (WITLA) is back after a hiatus to provide a safe space during DC Black Pride. This workshop will provide an opportunity to have an intimate intergeneration discussion to increase understanding of each other’s perspectives. Activists in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s will break down walls that divide us.

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12–2 p.m.

Farragut Square (Independence Level) In this workshop the facilitators will provide an overview of the basics of the job application process including best practices for resumes, cover letters and interviewing. Following the general overview, we will divide into groups facilitated

by Booz Allen Hamilton consultants. They will provide feedback on your cover letters and resumes. If you do not have a resume there will be resume writing stations with consultants available to assist you. Consultants will also be available for general job application related questions and feedback.

Workshop descriptions

Resume Writing & Interview Prep Workshop presented by Booz Allen Hamilton

Finally, participants will be provided with feedback and insight on how to interview at a consulting company like Booz Allen Hamilton. Topics be covered include: how to present yourself, what to say versus what not to say and how to properly reference your resume in an interview setting.

SESSION TWO - 12:30–1:50 P.M. A. Lafayette Park (Independence Level)

Overcoming Church Hurt in the Black Church This workshop examines the root causes of homophobia in the Black Church and explores the ways to overcome the hurt and pain that remains for Black LGBT Christians.

B. Latrobe (Constitution Level)

Masculine of Center (MOC) Panel Discussion The Masculine of Center Conference Group will hold a panel discussion on the issues, concerns and life stories of Masculine of Center (MOC) individuals in the LGBT community. The discussion will focus on who they are, what they are about, what drives them, and how our community can do better in the areas of advocacy, outreach and establishing initiatives for the MOC community. Come and interact with advocates, educators, policy makers, entertainers, and community leaders as they let their MOC voice be heard.

This panel is a preview of the Masculine of Center Conference being held July 28-30 in the Tysons Corner, Va. For more information visit mocconference.com.

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C. Burnham (Constitution Level)

Understanding the Trans Attracted Man Members of the LGBT community have found love and acceptance romantically, but the trans community struggles with genuine relationships because of the fears of the trans attracted men being open. In society as a whole and even within the LGBT community, there is a stigma against men that are attracted to trans women. There is a misunderstanding of who they are, what they want and where they fit into society and the LGBT community. Trans attracted men will discuss these topics to give individuals a better understanding of their perspective.

D. Franklin Square (Independence Level)

ManDate presents Sex, Drugs and Alcohol Facilitators: Terrance Payton and Ken Pettigrew There is nothing new about it. Getting Full. The Pregame. Getting Full. Party and Play.

And let’s not forget Sliding into your DMs. There are some who believe its getting out of hand. While others don’t see the cause in alarm at all. What’s really going on?

Let’s chat about it.

E. McPherson Square (Independence Level)

Black, Gay & Greek A Panel Discussion Presenter: Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. has partnered with several LGBTQ Greek and Panhellenic organizations to discuss the needs of members of the LGBTQ community interested in Greek Life. The purpose of the Black, Gay and Greek panel discussion is to provide awareness and education regarding the LGBTQ AfricanAmerican Greek life experience. We will educate some and encourage others to move past the stereotypes and into their own true authentic experience. The LGBTQ Greek College Tour has previously engaged with LGBTQ students of color in their college environment for the purpose of providing awareness and information on college campuses throughout the Washington, DC and Maryland areas.

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Eugene Cornelius, Jr.

Want to Help Your Community?

Start a Business

BY CLARENCE J. FLUKER

If you are thinking about starting your own business you need to talk to Eugene Cornelius, Jr. If you’ve never thought that you would want to start your own business, you should still talk to Eugene Cornelius because he’ll change your mind.

On a typical Wednesday afternoon he found himself crisscrossing Washington, DC listening in on or leading meeting after meeting. The next day he’d spend crossing the globe, headed to South Africa to address representatives from over 100 nations to talk to them about trade and economic development.

Mr. Cornelius is the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) responsible for administrating the

newly reorganized department with oversight and execution of four program divisions. Well versed in business, trade and public administration, he’s one of the most respected men in his field.

Mr. Cornelius also happens to be unapologetically African American and gay. He doesn’t take his job lightly nor his responsibility as a public servant at the highest ranks of government to be conscious of how his work can benefit all Americans, especially those from the LGBT community and people of color.

Several years ago when Federal Agencies were charged to consider ways to be more inclusive to underserved communities, with the combination of professional expertise and personal knowledge he 15

successfully created the Many Faces One Dream initiative that serves as the overall umbrella to the SBA’s LGBT outreach initiatives to the LGBT business community.

Mr. Cornelius strategically aligned the SBA with public-private partnerships to pave the way for the initiatives success. He sought out the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) for the first wave of Many Faces One Dream to reach out to the LGBT community of color. He also teamed with the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) to hit the road and highlight the power of SBA programs and services and significance of business certification to help scale small businesses to multi-million dollar revenue.

The Many Faces One Dream initiative kicked off with a tour to nearly two dozen cities across the country.

The message then, as it is now, was simple and clear: The SBA is the number one leading economic development organization in the world and their doors are open to all Americans to come learn how to turn their vision into a reality and build a business. “Come to us, bring your dream and let us show you how to do it,” he tells budding entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow.

One of the largest measureable accomplishments of the ongoing outreach to date is the number of certified LGBT businesses, now over 1,000 that participate in the American Supply chain that recognizing diversity is good for 16

business. In addition to increased LGBT business ownership there are other positive ripple effects for the community. Mr. Cornelius says, “People tend to hire people that look and act like them. The more small businesses in the community, the more people in our community with jobs. Economic empowerment in our community assists in greater access to jobs, can help address the underemployment of transgender people, providing healthcare, safe work environments and tackling other social ills.”

Harvard University recognized Mr. Cornelius with the “Bright Idea, Innovation in American Government” award for being the architect of Many Faces One Dream but he says that isn’t the thing that he’s most proud of as a byproduct of the initiative. Instead he says he’s most proud of the initiatives proven results benefiting the community and its visibility making a positive impact on government, communities and especially youth who can better see themselves as future business owners because of an emerging group of role models.

Mr. Cornelius, heading to his next meeting emphasizes once more, “I see opportunities” and he wants you to take advantage of them.

To learn how and where to access U.S. Small Business Administration programs and services visit sba.gov.

To learn more about the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce visit nglcc.org.

schedule

If an event is not listed below, it is not an officially recognized DCBP event. All events being held in the Grand Hyatt Washington (host hotel) are complimentary unless otherwise noted.

Social Events and Parties

2017 DC Black Pride Takeover (women)

The Center for Black Equity has partnered with several organizations to provide various social events and parties. The social events and parties are planned and managed by the organization listed. If a social event or party is not listed in this Guide, it is not an official DC Black Pride event. Partner organizations are:

Unleashed DC 2017 (women)

Female Parties • TMS Entertainment — 2017 DC Black Pride Takeover dcpride2017.eventbee.com • A 2 Zee Events, MIMSOL Entertainment and Onyx Entertainment — Unleashed DC 2017 unleasheddc.com • ULIVE — Pride-N-The-Park Women’s Festival ulivedmv.com Male Parties • Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC —Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017 darylwilsondc.com • Omega Entertainment in collaboration with K5 and Xavier Entertainment — Fantasy omegapartydc.com/pride-2017

Wet Dreamz Reloaded (men)

TUESDAY, MAY 23

Fantasy (men)

6:30–8:30 p.m.

2017 DC Black Pride Awards Reception Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, WDC 20036

THURSDAY, MAY 25

8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sexual Health Town Hall | PrEPing for Sex presented by Whitman-Walker Health and DC Department of Health Grand Hyatt Washington 5–10 p.m.

Unity Ball 2017 Hamilton Crowne Plaza, 1001 14th St NW, WDC 20005

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6–8 p.m.

Fantasy All Access Pass Distribution #1 Grand Hyatt Washington 7 p.m.–12 a.m.

3rd Annual Welcome 2 DC Happy Hour Dirty Martini, 1223 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036 7 p.m.–1 a.m.

Welcome to DC Ladies Party Greet HER L8 (Late) Lounge, 27 15th St NW, WDC 20005 9:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

The Genesis Opera Ultra Lounge, 1400 I St NW, WDC 20005

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FRIDAY, MAY 26

10 p.m.–3 a.m.

DC Friday #Lituation Vita Lounge, 1318 9 St NW, WDC 20001

12–9 p.m.

Pride Hospitality Area & Concierge Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level Foyer

4–9 p.m.

The Warmup Happy Hour Vieux Carre, 1413 K St NW, WDC 20005 6:30–8:30 p.m.

DC Black Pride Opening Reception presented by Impulse Group DC Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom (Independence Level)

SATURDAY, MAY 27

9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Grown Folks Speak Out 2017: Multigenerational Reflections from LGBTQ/SGL Black Communities presented by Mary's House for Older Adults, Inc., AARP DC Grand Hyatt Washington, Wilson/ Roosevelt (Constitution Level)

Fantasy (men)

4–8 p.m.

Fantasy All Access Pass Distribution #2 Grand Hyatt Washington

Wet Dreamz Reloaded (men)

3–9 p.m.

Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017 Party Pass Distribution & Happy Hour Grand Hyatt Washington

11 p.m.–3 a.m.

Pride Deux Club Crawl Bistro Bistro DC, 1727 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20009 and Madrid, 1714 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20009

Unleashed DC 2017 (women)

12 p.m.–1 a.m.

Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level

10:30 p.m.– 7 a.m.

Men N Demand 5,000 ++ Men Takeover Super Party DC Eagle Club, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019

2017 DC Black Pride Takeover (women)

9:30 p.m.– 4 a.m.

The Annual 5,000 Men Pride Mega Party Bliss Nightclub, 2122 24th Pl NE, WDC 20018

schedule

10 p.m.–2 a.m.

The Jump Off Stonefish Lounge, 1708 L St NW, WDC 20036

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pride Hospitality Area & Concierge Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level Foyer

8:30–10:30 p.m. (Check in begins 7:30 p.m.)

LGBTQ Speed Dating/Networking Grand Hyatt Washington, Farragut Square/Lafayette (Independence Level)

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schedule 2017 DC Black Pride Takeover (women)

11 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Workshops Session One Grand Hyatt Washington

B. Masculine of Center Panel Discussion – Latrobe (Constitution Level)

A. Interfaith Workshop – Lafayette Park (Independence Level) Presenter: Pastor Mitchell Jones

C. Understanding the Trans Attracted Man – Burnham (Constitution Level)

B. The House|Ballroom Community: A Legacy of #BlackExcellence – Latrobe (Constitution Level)

D. ManDate presents Sex, Drugs and Alcohol – Franklin Square (Independence Level) Facilitators: Terrance Payton and Ken Pettigrew

C. Don't Forget the T – Burnham (Constitution Level)

Unleashed DC 2017 (women)

D. The IQ (Intergenerational Queers) Project – Franklin Square (Independence Level) Presenter: Women in the Life Association (WITLA)

Wet Dreamz Reloaded (men)

12 p.m.–1 a.m.

Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level

Fantasy (men)

12–2 p.m.

Resume Writing & Interview Prep Workshop presented by Booz Allen Hamilton Grand Hyatt Washington, Farragut Square (Independence Level) 12:30–1:50 p.m.

Workshops Session Two Grand Hyatt Washington A. Overcoming Church Hurt in the Black Church – Lafayette Park (Independence Level) Presenter: Pastor Darren Phelps, Bethel Christian Church DC

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E. Black, Gay & Greek A Panel Discussion – McPherson Square (Independence Level) Presenter: Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. 2–9 p.m.

The Chill Out Ultimate Day Party The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005 2–7:15 p.m.

Film Festival Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom FGHI (Independence Level) “Moonlight” 2 pm.

R | 1h 51min | Drama | 2016 Made possible by the generous support of AARP Washington DC.

“Kiki” 4 p.m.

1h 34min | Documentary | 24 February 2017 (USA)

“Check It” 5:45 p.m.

1h 30min | Documentary | 15 April 2016 (USA)

schedule

3–9 p.m.

Day Treat Super Party Decades DC, 1219 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036

2017 DC Black Pride Takeover (women)

3–10 p.m.

Candyland Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018

Unleashed DC 2017 (women)

3:30– 7 p.m.

Mary's House for Older Adults 5th Annual Party with a Purpose Old School Dance Party Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom BCDE (Independence Level)

Wet Dreamz Reloaded (men)

7–9 p.m.

Poetry Slam hosted by Mary Bowman Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park/Farragut Square (Independence Level) Presented in collaboration with HoneyCoated Nightlife.

Fantasy (men)

9:30 p.m.– 3:30 a.m.

The Grandiose Fantasy Mega Pride Party Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Royal Wardman Grand Ballroom, 2660 Woodley Rd NW, WDC 20008 10 p.m.–4 a.m.

The D.C. Takeover Mega Party 1000+ XS Nightclub DC, 2335 Bladensburg Road NE, Washington DC 20018 10 p.m.–4 a.m.

Loud Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018

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11 p.m.– 4 a.m.

Crème De La Crème: The Mega Party for Ladies Howard Theater, 620 T St NW, WDC 20001

SUNDAY, MAY 28

9–11 a.m.

Interfaith Worship Service Grand Hyatt Washington, Farragut/ Lafayette (Independence Level) Guest speaker: Pastor Mitchell Jones Featuring combined guest choir from various DC inclusive churches.

11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Us Helping Us in collaboration with AIDS Healthcare Foundation and DC Department of Health presents DC Black Pride Queer Brunch Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St NW, WDC 20004 12–6 p.m.

Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival (part of Epic Live) Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, WDC 20001 12–6 p.m.

DC Black Pride Brunch Dirty Martini, 1223 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036

3–9 p.m.

The Pride Manhunt Super Day Party Ultrabar, 911 F St NW, WDC 20004

6–8 p.m. and 9–11 p.m.

African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents ACT@25!

9 p.m.– 4 p.m.

Wet Dreamz Super Party The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005

Unleashed DC 2017 (women)

3–5 p.m., 6–8 p.m. and 9–11 p.m.

African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents ACT@25!

Undercroft Theater, 900 Massachusetts Ave NW, WDC 20001

4– 10 p.m.

The Finale: Pride Closeout Rooftop Day Party Avery's Bar and Lounge, 1370 H St NE, WDC 20002

2017 DC Black Pride Takeover (women)

4 p.m.: Variety Show 5:15 p.m.: Headliner

3–10 p.m.

ULIVE Pride-N-The-Park Women's Festival 2017 The Gateway Pavilion, 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE, WDC 20032

schedule

12–10 p.m.

Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC & DC Black Pride presents Epic Live Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, WDC 20001

Wet Dreamz Reloaded (men) Fantasy (men)

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schedule 2017 DC Black Pride Takeover (women) Unleashed DC 2017 (women)

10 p.m.– 4 a.m.

The Pride Empire Annual Climax Pride Mega Party Karma DC, 2221 Adams Pl NE, WDC 20018

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Omega Tent at Annual Us Helping Us Picnic In The Park Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019

10 p.m.– 4 a.m.

DC Black Pride Finale Club XO, 15 K St NE, WDC 20002

4 p.m.–2 a.m.

The Block Party Strip Down DC Eagle Club, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019

MONDAY, MAY 28

9:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

The Apocalypse Mega Party Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018

12–7 p.m.

Annual Us Helping Us Picnic In The Park Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019

Wet Dreamz Reloaded (men)

GRAND HYATT WASHINGTON FLOOR PLANS

Fantasy (men)

Independence Level (5B)

Constitution Level (3B)

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2 p.m.

MOONLIGHT

Film Festival

Saturday, May 27 2–7:15 p.m.

Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom FGHI

R | 1h 51min | Drama | 18 November 2016 (USA) Moonlight became the first film with an all-black cast and the first LGBT film to win Academy Award for Best Picture.

This drama charts the life of a black gay youth named Chiron as he grows up in a rough neighborhood in Miami. In the first segment, Chiron is a ten-year-old nicknamed “Little” (Alex Hibbert) who is taken in by a kindhearted Cuban drug dealer (Mahershala Ali) and his girlfriend (Janelle Monáe). In the middle installment, a teenage Chiron (Ashton Sanders) explores his sexuality as he falls in love with a close friend. The final chapter follows Chiron in his twenties (Trevante Rhodes) as he reconnects with faces from his past. Directed

by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight was adapted from a short play called In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney.

The showing of Moonlight is made possible by the generous support of AARP Washington DC. Website: moonlight.movie Facebook: MoonlightMov Twitter: @moonlightmov Instagram: @moonlightmov

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4 p.m.

KIKI

1h 34min | Documentary | 24 February 2017 (USA) In New York City, LGBTQ youth-of-color gather out on the Christopher Street Pier, practicing a performance-based artform, Ballroom, which was made famous in the early 1990s

by Madonna’s music video “Vogue” and the documentary “Paris Is Burning.” Twenty-five years after these cultural touchstones, a new and very different generation of LGBTQ youth have formed an artistic activist subculture, named the Kiki Scene.

KIKI follows seven characters from the Kiki community over the course of four years, using their preparations and spectacular performances at events known as Kiki balls as a framing device while delving into their battles with homelessness, illness and prejudice as well as their gains towards political influence and the conquering of affirming gender-expressions. In KIKI we meet Twiggy Pucci Garçon, the founder and gatekeeper for the Haus of Pucci, Chi Chi, Gia, Chris, Divo, Symba and Zariya. Each of these remarkable young people represents a unique and powerful personal story, illuminating the Kiki scene in particular, as well as queer life in the U.S. for LGBTQ youth-of-color as a whole.

The spectacular Kiki balls, a consistent component of the Kiki subculture, offer performers a safe and empowered space to enact various modes of gender expression, including a stylized femininity that, if executed in the communities in which they grew up in, could provoke ridicule and violence. Kiki scene-members range in age from young teens to 20’s, and many have been thrown out of their homes by their families or otherwise find themselves on the streets. As LGBTQ people-of-color, they constitute a minority within a minority. An alarming 50% of these young people are HIV positive. The Kiki scene was created within the LGBTQ youth-of- color community as a peer-led group offering alternative family systems (“houses”), HIV awareness teaching and testing, and performances geared towards self-agency. The scene has evolved into an important (and ever-growing) organization with governing rules, leaders and teams, now numbering hundreds of members in New York and across the U.S and Canada. Run by LGBTQ youth for LGBTQ youth, it draws strategies from the Civil Rights, Gay Rights and Black Power movements.

In this film collaboration between Kiki gatekeeper, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, and Swedish filmmaker Sara Jordenö, viewers are granted exclusive access into this

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Website: kikimovie.com Twitter: @kikimovie

Film Festival

high-stakes world, where fierce Ballroom competitions serve as a gateway into conversations surrounding Black-and Trans-Lives Matter movements.

5:45 p.m.

CHECK IT

1h 30min | Documentary | 15 April 2016 (USA) Check It is a feature–length documentary about a gay African American gang struggling to survive in one of Washington D.C.’s most violent neighborhoods. It is an intimate portrait of 5 childhood friends as they claw their way out of gang life through an unlikely avenue– fashion.

At first glance, they seem unlikely gangbangers. Some of the boys wear lipstick and mascara, some stilettos. They carry Louis Vuitton bags, but they also carry knives, brass knuckles and mace. As vulnerable gay and transgender youth, they’ve been shot, stabbed, and raped.

Once victims, they’ve now turned the tables, beating people into comas and stabbing enemies with ice picks. Started in 2009 by a group of bullied 9th graders, today these 14-22 year old gang members all have rap sheets riddled with assault, armed robbery, and drug dealing charges.

Led by an ex-convict named Mo, Check It members are now creating their own clothing label, putting on fashion shows and working stints as runway models. But breaking the cycle of poverty and violence they’ve grown up in is a daunting task.

Life for the Check It can be brutal, but – it’s also full of hope and an indomitable resilience. At its heart, Check It explores the undying friendship that exists be- tween these kids – an unbreakable bond that is tested every day as they fight to stand up for who they are in a community relentlessly trying to beat them down.

Website: checkitfilm.com

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What is TRUVADA for PrEP ?

TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine that is used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.

Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

I What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP: u You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-negative. u Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin.

While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: u You must continue to use safer sex practices.

Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. u You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months.

• If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. u To further help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners.

• Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.

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• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners.

• Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. u If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1.

TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.

TRUVADA can cause serious side effects: u Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV and stop taking TRUVADA, your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health.

I Who should not take TRUVADA for PrEP? Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: u Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. u Also take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.

I What are the other possible side effects of TRUVADA for PrEP? Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include: u Kidney problems, including kidney failure.

Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with TRUVADA. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA. u Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.

Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following pages.

Have you heard about

TRUVADA for PrEP™?

The once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when used with safer sex practices.

• TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex.

• You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you.

Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. u Bone problems, including bone pain, softening, or thinning, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones.

Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

I What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? u All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. u If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA. u

u If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to

breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can be passed to the baby in breast milk. u All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. u If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose.

These medicines include certain medicines to treat hepatitis C (HCV) infection.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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IMPORTANT FACTS

(tru-VAH-dah)

This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEPTM (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.

MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative.

• Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected.

Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1.

• You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you were exposed to HIV-1 or have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.

• See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information. w

TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.

ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA for PrEP is a prescription medicine used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex.

This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1.

• To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.

Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status.

• Take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.

HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1.

• Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.

• Use TRUVADA for PrEP together with condoms and safer sex practices.

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• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months.

You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section.

• New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure.

• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.

• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.

• Bone problems.

Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight.

These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.

BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis.

• Have any other medical conditions.

• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

• Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed.

Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can pass to the baby in breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist.

• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.

HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners.

• Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.

• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners.

• Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.

GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information about TRUVADA for PrEP. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV infection.

• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit start.truvada.com for program information.

TRUVADA, the TRUVADA Logo, TRUVADA FOR PREP, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

Version date: April 2017 © 2017 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. TVDC0114 05/17

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