Nothing upgrades your time in Los Angeles quite like finding your people. For Black LGBTQ+ folks in L.A., spaces created by and for community, where you can show up as your loudest, truest self and feel safe, seen and affirmed, offer an essential type of nourishment that can be life-sustaining. The gathering spaces created by Black queer, trans and gender expansive folks in Los Angeles were a joyous affirmation of this during Pride 2024. L.A. Black Queer Femmes brought the sporty social vibes with a group trip to a WNBA game; Queer Aunties hosted their popular dance party for the grown and sexy crowd who like to turn up but who also appreciate somewhere cozy to rest their feet; Club Cleo hosted a free pool party for Black lesbians and women who love women that featured a Black, sapphic lineup of DJs. And the celebrations are still going strong with the arrival of South L.A. Pride this weekend, which celebrates its sixth year.