TheDurryle2018

Today’s challenges require leadership that can bridge the divides in our society. Today’s challenges require leadership that can bridge the divides in our society. Now more than ever, we must all act in big and small ways to address structural inequities and help people heal from the effects of racism. What’s needed are compassionate and capable leaders in and from our communities who can champion equity. The WKKF Community Leadership Network brings together 80 inspiring and diverse leaders from across the United States and sovereign tribes, with cohorts based in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New [...]

OUR VISION The Center for Black Equity-Baltimore envisions a society where all Black LGBTQ people thrive and feel safe, supported, and whole. OUR MISSION Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness among the Black LGBTQ community in the Baltimore metropolitan area and increase our capacity to be mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, sexually, and economically healthy. We strive to create programs that educate, empower, and uplift our diverse community. We achieve this by providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed: 1. Community Engagement 2. Educational Programming 3. Training and Personal Development 4. Strategic [...]

QUEERY: Durryle Brooks October 3, 2018 at 1:15 pm EST | by Joey DiGuglielmo This weekend’s Baltimore Black Pride event finds the organization “in a growth year.” Current Executive Director Durryle Brooks says the planning committee is “redefining what Black Pride can and should be for in the next iteration.” This year’s theme is “Healing & Celebrating Ourselves.” It kicks off Oct. 5 from 7:30-11:30 p.m., with a community opening networking session at the Downtown Radisson Hotel (101 W. Fayette St., Baltimore) with a DJ, food, vendors, resources on gender and name change and more. On [...]

WE ALWAYS MAKE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY’ TALKING WITH DR. DURRYLE BROOKS, NEW HEAD OF THE CENTER FOR BLACK EQUITY Dr. Durryle Brooks recently took the helm as at the Center for Black Equity – Baltimore (CBEB), the organizers of Baltimore Black Pride, now in its 16th year. CBEB’s mission includes the goal of fostering “a sense of belonging and connectedness among the Black LGBTQ Community in the Baltimore metropolitan area and increase our capacity to be mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and economically healthy.” Dr. Brooks grew up in Cherry Hill in Baltimore, and [...]