R&B Icon Adina Howard to Highlight Pride Month Celebrations in Birmingham

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times June is Pride Month, and the city of Birmingham along with Central Alabama Pride Inc. (CAP) will celebrate with more than a dozen events, including Pride Fest on June 9, which will feature R&B icon Adina Howard, who rose to fame in the mid-1990s with her debut single “Freak Like Me.” Also performing will be house music diva Robin S., known for her hit song “Show Me Love,” as well as local, regional, and national talent. “A lot of folks are excited about Adina Howard,” said CAP President Josh Coleman. “The most outreach we received when we posted on social media was folks really anticipating her. I’ve spoken to [Howard], and she’s super excited to be here.” Pride Month is a time to recognize the LGBTQ+ community and spread a message of equality and acceptance. The Magic City’s Pride celebrations began on June 1 with the Funky Food Truck Festival at Cahaba Brewing Co. and will continue throughout the month with events like the annual Pride Parade on June 8 in the Lakeview community. Central Alabama Pride Inc. President Josh Coleman. (Provided) Coleman said the celebrations are more than just gatherings—they are moments...