All posts by Metro Weekly Contributor
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Community Partners
As Capital Pride -- now marking its 35th year -- evolves, it has gone from the greenest of grassroots celebrations in a schoolyard to local...
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Committed to Pride
If past years are any indication, organizers of Capital Pride will probably start planning next year's event moments after this year's festival concludes on Sunday,...
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Planning Committee
Capital Pride Board of Directors Michael Lutz, PresidentBernie Delia, Vice-PresidentAnne Scott, TreasurerBrandee MathiesVince MiconeWilliam (Bill) MilesRaymond PanasMary ParadiseVincent SlattLarry StansburyRobert Turner II Staff Dyana Mason,...
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Capital Pride Heroes and Engendered Spirit Awards
Capital Pride is pleased to present The 2010 Capital Pride Heroes and Capital Trans Pride Engendered Spirit Award honorees. The 2010 Heroes and Engendered Spirit...
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In Memoriam: Larry Stansbury (1947-2009)
For the past 35 years Capital Pride has been planned and operated by a volunteer corps who have given of themselves for the benefit of...
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In Memoriam: Bill Miles (1957-2010)
I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Miles three years ago, when he was chairing the Auctions Committee for Capital Pride. He enthusiastically welcomed any...
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Transformational Humor
Ian Harvie is like an open book. The transgender comic doesn't refrain from much when standing in front of a microphone. ''I kind of feel...
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A Chorus of Approval
Rest assured that the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C., will once more grace both the Capital Pride Festival and Parade (and, yes, the confetti...
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Parade Map and Line-Up
As of May 15, 2010. Subject to change. Saturday, June 12, rain or shine Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd & P Sts. NW AARP...
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Festival Map, Booths and Vendors
As of May 15, 2010. Subject to change. 4 Seasons Grill Time AARP ACE Adventure Resort Adventuring Affirmation: GLBT Mormons Affordable Health Insurance AHF-Blair Underwood...
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Pridescopes
Heavenly Round Up: There are contradictions and confusions in the air and all around. Key elements turn up missing, or just plain not where anyone...
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Trans Woman Shot
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced on Friday, June 4, that members of MPD's 6th District are investigating an assault with a dangerous weapon, which...
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Highlights from DC Black Pride 2010 [video]
DC Black Pride showcased a wide variety of talented supporters of the lesbian, gay, bi and transgender community. This was the 20th year for the...
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Grinding DC [video]
Following the lead of the Washington Examiner, Metro Weekly's intrepid investigative reporters Yusef Najafi and Chris Geidner set out to prove that Washington, D.C. is...
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Sharing Trans Tales
It's not just a documentary film. That's the message that resonated for local transgender activist Ruby Corado, executive director of the local LGBT Latino group...
