All posts tagged "muriel bowser"
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“The Fabric of Freedom” is the WorldPride 2025 Theme
WorldPride's theme, "The Fabric of Freedom," is meant to represent unity as well as be a global call to action to the LGBTQ community.
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D.C. Leaders Raise Progress Pride Flag Over Wilson Building
Elected and community leaders rallied at the Wilson Building for a flag-raising ceremony kicking off this year's Pride festivities in D.C.
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D.C. Mayor Raises LGBTQ Pride Flag Above Wilson Building
To mark Pride Month, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hoisted a Pride flag above the Wilson Building for the first time in the District's history.
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Proposed Cut to “Festival Fund” Could Be Detrimental to Capital Pride
The $1.5 million cut would deprive festival organizers of financial assistance to cover the costs of various city services.
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Can Salah Czapary Succeed in Boosting D.C.’s Nightlife Economy?
Salah Czapary has a solid vision for growing the District’s nightlife and restaurant industry.
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The DC Center and Capital Pride Alliance Find New Home
The DC Center for the LGBT Community, the District’s LGBTQ-specific community center, and Capital Pride Alliance have jointly signed a lease for a new headquarters...
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Salah Czapary Appointed to Lead Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed Salah Czapary, a gay former candidate for the D.C. Council, to a post within her administration following her re-election...
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17th Street High Heel Race Kicks Off on Tuesday, October 25
“The 17th Street High Heel Race is a celebration of our LGBTQIA+ diversity,” says Japer Bowles, the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs....
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Nadeau, Allen, and Silverman Receive Top Ratings from GLAA
Three progressive-leaning D.C. Councilmembers seeking re-election earned top scores on GLAA’s general election questionnaire, which surveys candidates about their stances on various issues prioritized by...
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Police Release Photos of Suspects in Shaw Anti-Gay Assault
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she's "extremely disturbed" by the incident, which is being investigated as a hate crime.
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Mayor Bowser Offers Monkeypox Vaccine Update
City officials are encouraging at-risk populations, including LGBTQ people, to pre-register for monkeypox vaccines.
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White House Issues LGBTQI+ Pride Month Proclamation
President Joseph Biden issued a proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQI+ Pride Month for the second year in a row, continuing a departure from his predecessor...
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Capital Stonewall Democrats endorse Robert White for D.C. Mayor
The Capital Stonewall Democrats, the District’s top LGBTQ political organization, has endorsed Councilmember Robert White (D-At-Large) in the Democratic primary for mayor, as part of...
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D.C. Council and Mayoral Challengers Shine in GLAA Ratings
GLAA has released its candidate ratings for the 2022 D.C. primary election, which will take place on June 21. While GLAA, a nonpartisan civic organization...
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D.C. to stop requiring proof of vaccination for bars
D.C. is lifting the requirement that patrons provide proof of vaccination to enter bars and restaurants starting on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
