“Data from 2021 research studies by the City of Austin and QWELL Community Foundation shows that most LGBTQIA+ people of color in Central Texas feel disconnected and unsupported,” the website reads, “Nationwide, we see queer/trans people of color (QTPOC) struggling with their mental health, oppression, and social isolation. Toward the end of the month, at Branch Park Pavilion, there will be an inaugural celebration for LGBTQ+ people of color and their allies.Īccording to the Colors of Pride website, roughly half of Austin’s LGBTQ+ population are people of color. Tammie Brown, who appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race season one and All Stars, is the festival’s headliner. The event also includes standup comedy, and drag and musical performances. Tickets are free and also registers attendees into a raffle. This is the inaugural Pride “Pfestival” for the town and will take place from 1-6 p.m.
