Metro Weekly

Community Profile

  • Partners Metro D.C.

    By on July 13, 2005

    Members of Partners Metro D.C. MISSION: Founded in 1996, Partners Metro D.C. supports committed gay and lesbian couples and fosters acceptance and understanding of these...

  • Potomac Fever

    By on June 22, 2005

    Members of Potomac Fever MISSION: Founded in 1983, Potomac Fever is a men's a cappella ensemble, upholding the highest musical performance standards through the presentation...

  • SigMa (Special Interest Group Men's Association)

    By on June 15, 2005

    Members of SigMa ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: SigMa is devoted to providing an environment where like-minded men can safely and sanely explore alternative sensual experiences, from bondage...

  • D.C. Coalition, Inc.

    By on June 8, 2005

    ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 1978, the D.C. Coalition seeks to abolish discrimination against, and build a strong political and economic base for the black LGBT...

  • District of Columbia Bear Club (DCBC)

    By on May 18, 2005

    Members of DCBC MISSION: DCBC was created in 1995 to promote fellowship among Bears, Cubs, Levi/Leather and other diverse members of the District of Columbia...

  • Bread and Roses Feminist Singers

    By on May 11, 2005

    Members of Bread and Roses MISSION: Bread & Roses Feminist Singers strive for musical excellence; project a message of feminism, social justice and peace; broaden...

  • Not What You Think

    By on May 4, 2005

    MISSION: Founded nearly 15 years ago, Not What You Think (NWYT), an ensemble affiliated with the Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington, operates as a...

  • ReNudePride

    By on April 20, 2005

    MISSION: ReNudePride was created in 2003 to provide a healthy, non-threatening environment where men can enjoy being nude together. The group of 150-plus members is...

  • D.C. Boys of Leather

    By on March 30, 2005

    Members of D.C. Boys of Leather ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 1999, D.C. Boys of Leather provides leatherboys a forum in which to have fun, learn,...

  • Potomac Motorcycle Club

    By on March 9, 2005

    Members of the Potomac Motorcycle Club (Photo by Todd Franson ) MISSION: Founded in 1992, The Potomac MC serves as a social, educational and fundraising...

  • American Veterans for Equal Rights, National Capital Chapter

    By on February 16, 2005

    Members of the AVER National Capital Chapter ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 2000, AVER National Capital Chapter is a veterans' organization dedicated to the fair and...

  • DC OUTfront (Amnesty International)

    By on January 26, 2005

    ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: LGBT people are entitled to the full range of human rights protections afforded to anyone else, and that governments have an obligation to...

  • National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, D.C. Chapter

    By on December 1, 2004

    MISSION: Founded in 1991, NLGJA is an organization of journalists, online media professionals and students that works from within the journalism industry to foster fair...

  • Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA)

    By on November 10, 2004

    Members of the Gay and Lesbian Activist Alliance ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 1971, GLAA is a local, all-volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit political organization of approximately 150...

  • Lambda Divers

    By on November 3, 2004

    Members of Lambda Divers ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 1989, Lambda Divers is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to promoting scuba diving among the members of...