Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is an annual event that brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and influencers from diverse backgrounds to celebrate love, diversity, and empowerment. As part of this empowering weekend, an influencer dinner was held, acting as a platform to unite and uplift those who have made a significant impact within the LGBTQ+ community. The 2023 honorees include: EJ King, Saucy Santana, Simone Tisci, Dedrick Tillerson, Earl D. Fowlkes Jr., Tori Cooper, Derek J, Officer King, Dr. Alie Redd, Michael Jonvier, David Graves, Gocha Hawkins and Reggie Thomas. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDJason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked speaks with Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV about bad decisions in his career. Many of you may recognize him from his role as Maurice on Tyler Perry's Sistas, actor Brian Jordan Jr, shares with Jermaine Sain, the first time he saw himself represented on television. Terrell Carter shares his unbelievably true story of growing up in a dysfunctional family in his new book, Problem Child. And the Problem Child is the only one in the story who may or may not; actually have a problem. KEYWORDS
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