Founded by the late SaVanna Wanzer, DC Black Trans Pride stands as a powerful and necessary celebration of Black transgender life, leadership, resilience, and joy. Created to center the voices and experiences of Black trans people within the broader Black LGBTQ+ community, DC Black Trans Pride continues SaVanna’s legacy of advocacy, visibility, and community care.

DC Black Trans Pride is more than an event. It is a sacred space for affirmation, connection, healing, and empowerment. At a time when Black trans communities continue to face violence, discrimination, erasure, and systemic barriers, this gathering reminds us that Black trans people deserve to be seen, protected, celebrated, and supported year-round.

Through programming, dialogue, cultural celebration, and community-building, DC Black Trans Pride uplifts the brilliance and contributions of Black trans people while honoring those who paved the way. SaVanna Wanzer’s vision lives on through every person who finds safety, pride, and belonging in this space.

DC Black Trans Pride is a reminder that Black trans lives are not only worthy of protection, they are worthy of joy, celebration, leadership, and legacy.