T T M O C - BIPOC Pride

BIPOC PRIDE 2026

Unity Within Community

Celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and leadership of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Join Thriving Transmen of Color (TTMOC) for a powerful weekend of culture, healing, advocacy, music, and community building.

📅 September 18–20, 2026
📍 Peninsula Hampton Roads, Virginia

Experience three days of connection featuring:

• Community gatherings & healing spaces
• Live performances & cultural expression
• Workshops and leadership conversations
• Vendor marketplace & resource fair
• Scholarship and community recognition ceremony

Together we uplift our voices, celebrate our identities, and build stronger futures.

Hosted by Thriving Transmen of Color (TTMOC)

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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.

Demonstrate financial need and/or barriers to accessing education.
Submit a completed scholarship application, including:
- 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.

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