If you tune into The Kelly Clarkson Show next Wednesday, you might see a familiar local face. On Wednesday, June 11th, The Kelly Clarkson Show’s #WhatImLiking segment will feature president Josh Coleman of Central Alabama Pride, a vibrant 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equality, unity and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in Alabama.

We spoke with Josh to learn more about Central Alabama Pride + upcoming Pride events this month,.

About Central Alabama Pride

Founded in 1978, Central Alabama Pride, Inc. is a local non-profit dedicated to promoting equality, unity and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in Alabama. Throughout the year, CAP brings together tens of thousands of people from across the state to celebrate Pride through events like PrideFest and the Central Alabama Pride Parade, all while supporting local organizations like:

Birmingham AIDS Outreach
AIDS Alabama
Magic City Wellness Center + Magic City Acceptance Center

Central Alabama Pride to be featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Earlier this year, Central Alabama Pride became the first recipient of the “Communities of Pride Award”, presented by The Advocate, the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ publication in the nation.

The honor caught the eye of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a national daytime talk show hosted by famed singer and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.

“We were invited to film a virtual appearance on Thursday, and they asked what the ‘Communities of Pride Award’ means for us at Central Alabama Pride and what it means to receive that national attention here in the Deep South. We got to share a bit about our upcoming Pride Parade and Pride Festival, which will take place in the next couple of weeks.”
Josh Coleman, President, Central Alabama Pride

Central Alabama Pride’s segment will be aired on The Kelly Clarkson Show’s #WhatImLiking segment on Wednesday, June 11 at 3:00PM.

“A lot of people have a hard time believe that Central Alabama Pride has been around for 47 years, but I hope that this national exposure will show viewers that there is a thriving LGBTQ+ community present and visible in the South.”
Josh Coleman, President, Central Alabama Pride

Celebrate Pride Month at these Central Alabama Pride events

Central Alabama Pride has a packed schedule of events for Pride Month, including:

Saturday, June 7
- 9AM | Pride Hike @ Oak Mountain State Park | 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Saturday, June 14
- 11AM | Pride Drag Brunch @ Boutwell Auditorium | 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
- 2PM-6PM | Pride Block Party @ El Centro/The Hub | 3522 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- 8PM Annual Pride in the Magic City Parade @ Lakeview | 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
- 9PM | Loud & Proud Parade Afterparty @ Saturn | 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222