BIPOC Pride Celebration Schedule

Who are we?

About TTMOC

Thriving Transmen of Color (TTMOC) is a nonprofit organization founded on April 20, 2022, with a mission to foster inclusivity, break down systemic barriers, and empower marginalized voices. We are committed to providing vital tools and resources that support community's well-being, growth, and long-term success. TTMOC the host organization of BIPOC Pride supports a variety of initiatives and is run by key trusted stakeholders of change. We are thankful to partner with CVUU Social Justice Task Force. 

Since our inception, we have:

💚Distributed over 100 Lyft codes to individuals needing reliable transportation to work and job placements

🧡Fulfilled more than 200 requests for chest-flattening compression garments

💙Completed over 300 mutual aid requests, ensuring access to essential resources

🤎Hosted multiple financial literacy workshops and retirement planning sessions

🖤Released several informative sessions around Mental Health Awareness with a focus on Black and Brown Marginalized  Voices.

💛 We continue to facilitate weekly support groups focused on healing, connection, and community building.

💜Provided gender-affirming clothing for those in need.

We are proud to collaborate with a wide network of partners, including the Human Rights Campaign, ACLU Virginia, Equality Virginia, GC2B, Lyft, Trans Justice Project, and other organizations dedicated to equity and justice.

At TTMOC, our vision is clear: to create pathways for empowerment, elevate voices that are too often unheard, and cultivate a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

The History Behind BIPOC Pride

BIPOC Pride is a growing movement and initiative founded in 2025, created to center and uplift the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and LGBTQIA+ and other historically marginalized communities.

Born out of the need to address erasure, exclusion, and inequities within mainstream queer spaces, BIPOC Pride acknowledges the multigenerational struggles and contributions of BIPOC individuals who have long shaped and supported the fight for equality but have rarely been celebrated for it.

This movement recognizes that the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality brings forth unique challenges from limited access to healthcare and housing to increased rates of violence and discrimination. BIPOC Pride exists to advocate for visibility, equity, and inclusion while also building safe, affirming, and joyful spaces for all.

At its core, BIPOC Pride is about:

💥Honoring legacy while pushing for progress
Celebrating cultural diversity across identities and generations

💢Creating platforms where BIPOC individuals can thrive authentically

✅Rooted in radical inclusivity, BIPOC Pride welcomes all age groups, backgrounds, gender identities, and lived experiences. It is not just an event it’s a call to action, a space for healing, and a movement for collective liberation.

Why We Need BIPOC Pride

BIPOC Pride is more than a celebration it’s a movement.

It exists to confront and correct the historic and ongoing exclusion of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and LGBTQIA+ spaces. While mainstream Pride events have symbolized liberation, they have often centered white narratives or not culturally celebrating BIPOC voices marginalized. The Black community, The Brown community,  and the LGBTQIA community deserve to heal.

BIPOC Pride creates space for unity, visibility, and truth.
We are here to bridge the gap between Black, Brown, and other oppressed communities by bringing our cultures, stories, and identities into the spotlight. This is not just a gay or straight or even a trans event it is a community movement rooted in inclusivity, empowerment, and collective progress.

Our mission is to:

💥Amplify underrepresented voices
💢Celebrate the diversity within our communities
💖Promote healing, justice, and equity
🚨Ensure that no one is left behind

BIPOC Pride is for all of us.
It’s a reminder that our strength lies in solidarity, and that together, we rise.

Why Become a Sponsor?

Sponsoring BIPOC Pride is more than supporting an event it’s an investment in equity, inclusion, and lasting change.

Your sponsorship directly contributes to breaking down systemic barriers, uplifting underrepresented voices, and creating safer, more affirming spaces for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other marginalized communities.

By partnering with us, you are:

💕Empowering communities through access to essential resources and support
🌹Advocating for visibility and justice across intersections of race, gender, and identity
🎈Demonstrating your organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and social responsibility
🎀Creating real impact not just during Pride, but throughout the year

Your support helps fund transportation, gender-affirming resources, mutual aid, financial education, mental health support, and more. This is your opportunity to align with a purpose-driven movement that values community, empowerment, and collective progress.

Join us in building a future where everyone belongs.

Benefits of being a sponsor!

✅ Strengthen your commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

✅ Enhance your brand visibility among diverse and engaged communities

✅ Support grassroots initiatives that create real change

✅ Be a leader in corporate social responsibility

Table at BIPOC Pride!

Because our voices matter. Our presence matters. Our power matters. Tabling at BIPOC Pride is more than a booth it's a chance to connect, represent, and uplift our communities. Share your mission, offer resources, build relationships, and stand in solidarity with Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ folx.

Be part of the joy. Be part of the movement. Be seen. 

Thriving Transmen of Color (TTMOC) invites community organizations, businesses, and vendors to table at BIPOC Pride, September 12–14 in Virginia Beach.

Tabling is a powerful way to:
✨ Share your resources and services
✨ Connect with the community
✨ Celebrate and uplift BIPOC voices
✨ Show your support for inclusivity and empowerment

Spaces are limited reserve your table today! DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 5,  2025 

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/3WyPdYAsHCKDiimc7

Together, let’s create a celebration filled with connection, visibility, and pride.

 🚨DO NOT MISS THE HYPE! Be visible at BIPOC Pride. 🚨

Awards and Scholarships Ceremony Requirements

Awards Recipients

To be considered for a BIPOC Pride Award, nominees must meet the following requirements:

• Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or member of the. LGBTQIA+  community.
  
  

• Demonstrate a commitment to uplifting marginalized voices (example: systemic oppressed community, undocumented/ visa supported community, the TGNC community, and TGLQIA+ community,.

• Exhibit leadership, advocacy, or service that has made a positive community impact.

• Submit a nomination form (self-nomination or by another individual/organization).

• Provide a short biography and statement of impact.

• Optional: At least one letter of recommendation.

Selection is based on:

• Leadership and advocacy.
  
  

• Community service and volunteerism.
  
  

• Dedication to equity, inclusion, and justice.
  
  

• Innovation or creativity in addressing community needs.
  
  

Scholarship Recipients

To be eligible for a BIPOC Pride Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or be part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational, or training program, or small business owner, or entrepreneur. 

• Demonstrate financial need and/or barriers to accessing education.

• Submit a completed scholarship application, including:

  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance letter or proof  business 

  • Personal statement or essay on goals, community impact, and how the scholarship will help.

  • Resume or summary of achievements.

  • Optional: Recommendation letter(s).
    
    

Selection is based on:

• Academic effort and/or career/skill-building commitment (not just GPA).

• Community engagement and leadership.

• Alignment with the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Demonstrated financial or social need.
  
  

Expectations of Recipients:

• Attend the Awards and Scholarship Ceremony and Attend at least on workshop, panel discussion, or festival  (in-person).

• Agree to have their name, photo, and story shared for promotional and community recognition purposes.

• Provide a follow-up thank-you statement, testimonial, or progress update to the organization.