Reclaiming space. Restoring power. Reviving pride.
About San Bernardino County Black Pride™ a program of Reclaiming Us was created to celebrate and uplift the Inland Empire’s Black LGBTQ+ community through healing, culture, and connections. Reclaiming wellness, joy, and visibility together.
Celebrating black LGBTQ+ life, build community & connections, support wellness & healing.
The Visionary: Johanna P. Perez, Founder & Executive Director, Reclaiming Us: A Black Pride Wellness Movement™, creator of SBC Black Pride™ and Vegas Black Pride®.
Born in Vegas, but raised in San Bernardino, Johanna P. Perez is a visionary leader and wellness advocate dedicated to uplifting communities through unity and empowerment. As the Founder of Reclaiming Us: A Black Pride Wellness Movement™, Johanna created Vegas Black Pride® and SBC Black Pride™ as sister programs that bridge the gap between states, connecting resources and celebrating both communities together in strength, healing, and pride.
Discover more about Reclaiming Us: A Black Pride Wellness Movement™
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
Sister program, Est. 2025
Original program, Est. 2018
Our core programs: Empowering, healing, & uplifting our black LGBTQ+ community all year long.
Wellness & Healing Spaces
Workshops, art therapy, mindfulness events centered on Black LGBTQ+ mental health and self care.
Youth & Family Engagement
Kids Sneaker Ball, youth art workshops, and family inclusive pride experiences.
Black Excellence & Culture Celebration
The All Black Affair, Award Ceremonies, and recognition of community changemakers.
Outreach & Partnerships
Collaborations with local organizations and businesses that invest in inclusion & empowerment.
Trick-or-Treat Spooky Market PopUp - October 25, 2025
7th Annual Youth Entrepreneur’s Expo November 9, 2025
SBC Black Pride™ a branch of Reclaiming Us, in collaboration with the Rialto City Jam Entrepreneur’s Expo invites families to bring their toddlers and youth out for our Wellness & Art Workshop.
SBC Black Pride™ a branch of Reclaiming Us, in collaboration with the IE LGBTQ+ Center invites families to a safe, fun, and family friendly Halloween celebration! Enjoy trick-or-treat stations, activities, local vendors, and family activities in safe and welcoming space for all. Join us as we celebrate community, joy, and safe fun for children and families.
Kids Sneaker Ball Back To School Event: Collaborators Joshua Home Safe Haven & IE LGBTQ+ Center
Collaborated With Joshua Home For Their Annual Out & About Back To School Bash 2025
50+ Families, 300 Youth & Kids, free shoes, clothes, snacks, backpacks, school supplies, raffles and live DJ.
300+ Kids received new shoes, 200+ hot meals serves, 150+ backpacks given, kid’s rock painting station and more.
Collaboration With Knock It Off Nation For Their 19th Anniversary Easter Day Celebration
Reclaiming Us brought together 15+ organizations. Event provided free pizza, Easter egg hunt and live entertainment.
Collaboration With Knock It Off Nation For Their 19th Anniversary Easter Day Celebration
Reclaiming Us brought together 15+ organizations. Event provided free pizza, Easter egg hunt and live entertainment.
SBC Black Pride Illuminates
Our LGBTQ+ Communities & Allies !!
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