THE IMPORTANCE OF SOWETO PRIDE

Every year at Joburg Pride I see thousands of black gay guys arrive AFTER the march to join in the festivities. But, writes Etienne Shardlow, the point of Pride is the march, not a big party.
Etienne Shardlow is a proud gay South African, a stand up comedian and jazz radio show host on Bakgat Radio. He works full time in IT and also runs an online SA jazz publication at www.JazzE.co.za. ÿFollow him on Twitter here.

Every year at Joburg Pride I see thousands of black gay guys arrive AFTER the march to join in the festivities. But, writes Etienne Shardlow, the point of Pride is the march, not a big party.