| Feature Story | Poolside View | Swimsuits for Men 2012 | Photography by Julian Vankim Art Direction by Todd Franson Models: Jayson Smith and Joshua Trusty |
| News | DC Black Pride Goes Back to School | Sunday's Health & Wellness Expo was full of education, but even stronger on community and communication | By John Riley |
| News | GLAA Issues ''Manifesto Against Religious Bullies'' | Two-page document serves as guide for LGBT people to fight back against anti-gay rhetoric | By John Riley |
| News | Carson Hearing Postponed | Woman charged with shooting a gay man at a Columbia Heights IHOP Restaurant remains on ''home confinement'' | By John Riley |
| News | Release, Change of Bond Denied for Furr | Off-duty MPD officer accused of shooting at transgender women denied bail as he awaits October trial | By John Riley |
| News | Virginia's Vexing Politics | State politicos see possible course correction on anti-gay extremes come November | By John Riley |
| News | Close to Home | Town-hall event set to discuss local LGBT youth homelessness | By Will O'Bryan |
| News | Global LGBT Briefs: Up in Africa, down in Caucasus | Malawi's Banda makes historic pledge, while Amnesty takes on anti-gay animus in three countries | Compiled by Will O'Bryan |
| News | National LGBT Briefs: A Tee, a Test and Testy Meeting | Student's rights protected in Ohio, while panel recommends HIV test and American Family Association takes on Home Depot | Compiled by Will O'Bryan |
| Film | Black Out | The only reason why ''Men in Black III'' is tolerable is because it unabashedly falls into its old, successful rhythms | By Chris Heller |
| Music | Retro Grooves: Electric Guest | You may be surprised where Electric Guest takes you on Mondo, but you most certainly won't be disappointed | By Doug Rule |
| Stage | Double Serving | If you like your slapstick shameless and your gags spelled out, yelled and repeated, ''Servant of Two Masters'' is pants-wettingly funny | By Kate Wingfield |
| Stage | Maps and Mythology | Lonely Planet's message finds clear focus, while Metamorphoses is long on dazzle and short on substance | By Doug Rule |
| Stage | Gay Skate: Xanadu | Signature Theatre's ''Xanadu'' has more gay appeal than the Broadway original | By Doug Rule |
| Stage | All Skate | As Signature's ''Xanadu'' becomes a delightful destination, glitches pale next to the dominant pleasures | By Jonathan Padget |
| Opinion | Launching Pride | The kick-off to the pride season, DC Black Pride weekend is a community celebration we all should join | By Sean Bugg |
| Opinion | NAACP Gets to Yes | An ally's announcement is ample reason for celebration | By Richard J. Rosendall |
| Horoscope | Horoscope | May 24-30, 2012 | By Carrie Megginson |
| Black Pride Guide | Proclamations and Recognitions | DC Black Pride 2012 | |
| Black Pride Guide | DC Black Pride's Exceptional Expo | Health & Wellness means everything from family to finance to fun | By Will O'Bryan |
| Black Pride Guide | From the DC Black Pride Board | DC Black Pride 2012 | |
| Black Pride Guide | Battle Ground | Former ''X Factor'' contestant Simone Battle offers her gay-positive tunes at DC Black Pride | By Doug Rule |
| Black Pride Guide | Black Pride Vendors | Sunday Expo, May 24 2012 | |
| Black Pride Guide | 2012 DC Black Pride Workshop Schedule | Schedule of events for your success, support and sexuality | |
| Black Pride Guide | Black Pride Schedule of Events | DC Black Pride 2012 | |
| Black Pride Guide | Official 2012 International Federation of Black Prides Events Calendar | June to November 2012 | |
| Black Pride Guide | Partying with Pride | This year's DC Black Pride nightlife returns in a big way | By Doug Rule |
| Black Pride Guide | Royal Welcome | From crafts to king, Peggielene Bartels has long been a welcome part of DC Black Pride | By Will O'Bryan |
| Black Pride Guide | Film Forum | This year's DC Black Pride screens three powerful, provocative films | By Doug Rule |
| Black Pride Guide | Board, Sponsors and Guide Masthead | DC Black Pride 2012 | |
| Events | Heated Verbiage | Capturing Fire returns for second summit of slams and spoken word | By Will O'Bryan |
| Video | Phil Hartnoll of Orbital [video] | A Soundwaves Skype Chat | Interview by Randy Shulman |
| Coverboy Interview | Coverboy: Jacques | Mr. Independent | Photography by Julian Vankim |
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