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  • Transitioning to Tomorrow

    By on June 4, 2008

    From its roots in the streets of Dupont Circle to Francis Field, from intimate neighborhood morning to an expanded evening parade, Capital Pride is nothing...

  • Mautner Project

    By on June 4, 2008

    ''I'm proud that we are standing,'' says D. Magrini, health education director at the Mautner Project, a lesbian health organization. ''The idea that an organization...

  • Arts Corner

    By on June 4, 2008

    Sunday, June 15, 2008 12 Noon to 6pm For the ninth year running, the GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at...

  • March Madness

    By on June 4, 2008

    Come Saturday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m., whether the sun is shining or there's a deluge of rain, the 33rd annual Capital Pride Parade officially...

  • Metropolitan Community Church

    By on June 4, 2008

    The Metropolitan Community Church is neither Catholic nor Protestant, says Rev. Mark Byrd, who serves at the D.C. chapter of the church as assistant pastor....

  • Parade Participants

    By on June 4, 2008

    Saturday, June 14, rain or shine. Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd & P Streets NW. In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to...

  • Fantasia's Fire

    By on May 21, 2008

    Perhaps you've heard: Fantasia Barrino is a fire-starter. Did you catch the American Idol's recent performance on the show? She was on fire from her...

  • Get Ready for a Gay Rap Star

    By on May 21, 2008

    Could 2008 be the year a major hip-hop artist comes out? One former MTV producer suggests it might. Terrance Dean has just published a new...

  • House Party

    By on May 21, 2008

    Ask DJ Mandrill to name some classic house tracks, and he could go on all night. His exhaustive knowledge of dance music is impressive, not...

  • Official Nightlife Events

    By on May 21, 2008

    The following venues and promoters have supported Black Lesbian & Gay Pride Day Inc., the nonprofit organization that produces DC Black Pride weekend. We hope...

  • The Board of Black Lesbian & Gay Pride Day, Inc

    By on May 21, 2008

    Courtney R. Snowden, President Ray Daniels, Vice President Christopher Lane, Corresponding

  • Spoonful of Sugar

    By on May 21, 2008

    The DC Black Pride Memorial Day weekend celebration brings thousands out to celebrate the unique joy and experience of being black and same-gender loving, or...

  • Calendar of Events

    By on May 21, 2008

    Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Interfaith Service for DC Black Pride 7:00pm-9:00pm Unity Fellowship Church Rev. Abena McCray, Founding Pastor 1226 Vermont Avenue NW Washington Friday,...

  • Behind the Curtain

    By on May 21, 2008

    Organizing Washington, D.C.'s Black Pride event, now in its 18th year, is no easy feat. Yet the hundreds of people involved in planning, organizing and...

  • Letter from the President

    By on May 21, 2008

    Courtney R. Snowden On behalf of the D.C. Black Pride Board of Directors and volunteers, I welcome you to the Official 2008 DC Black Pride...