Coffee Talks

Coffee Talks at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis is a monthly conversation series that creates space for critical conversations around healing, justice, and community transformation in St. Louis.

This month’s discussion, Living Loudly: Black Identity in Pride Spaces, celebrates our June Community Impact Partner, Black Pride St. Louis. We will explore the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black LGBTQ+ individuals navigating both Black and Pride communities. Through meaningful dialogue, attendees will examine intersectionality, representation, belonging, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces where people can fully embrace every aspect of their identity.

The conversation will highlight the work of Black Pride St. Louis while fostering understanding, allyship, and community connection among attendees from diverse backgrounds.

Key Discussion Points:

• The history and significance of Black Pride movements.
• Navigating intersectionality as Black and LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Representation, visibility, and belonging within Pride spaces.
• Challenges and opportunities for inclusion within Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Building stronger, more equitable communities through allyship and advocacy.