WeHo Pride 2022 - Community Group Application
Organization/Group Information
| Organization/Group Name |
M Fantastic Creative
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| Applicant Name |
Reginald McKinley
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| Applicant Title or Relationship to Organization/Group |
Principal
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| Applicant Email Address |
[email protected]
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| Applicant Phone Number |
+19563812772
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| Please briefly describe your organization/group and its mission or purpose: |
To build out more inclusive events and community experiences that specialize in BIPOC.
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| Is your Organization/Group a 501c3? (It is not a requirement that your organization be a 501c3) |
No
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| Please briefly describe the Organization/Group's connection to LGBTQ Pride |
We have worked in the last 10 years to build a space for LGBTQI+ BIPOC persons to be accepted, seen, and accounted for.
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| Please briefly describe the Organization/Group's connection to West Hollywood |
The principal has worked with WEHO pride in 2016, 2017, and 2019. Staffing, volunteering, and helping direct sub-communities to Pride equity.
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WeHo Pride Integration
| In what way is your organization/group seeking to integrate with WeHo Pride? |
Option 2: Request City funding for a separately produced event.
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Option 2 - Separately Produced Event
| Please describe you proposed event: |
Hoping to build an inclusive midday/later afternoon event that invites a range of stakeholders to discuss how to build a more inclusive Pride, using a historical lens on the creation of the initial Pride.
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| Will you be requesting supplemental funding from the City? |
Yes
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Supplemental Funding
| Please describe how you would use the supplemental funding for your event/activation: |
We would get a venue, food/catering, and panelist. Coordinate marketing + secure attendees with takeaways that continue the conversations.
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Agreement with the City of West Hollywood
| Please note that, if selected, your organization may be required to provide insurance and enter into a written agreement with the City of West Hollywood. |
I agree
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Additional Information
| If there is any additional information you would like to share, please use the below space: |
Theres a need for BIPOC communities to be included in the PRIDE events, beyond partying. There is a need to have space to speak, be heard, and that is created to facilitate more broadly open communication.
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