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Jun 20, 2023

Sponsored: GDIT: Innovation Means Inclusion During Pride Month And The Other 11 Months, Too

Paid for and posted by GDIT ? GDIT is the information technology business unit of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company with more than 100,000 employees. In the D.C. area, GDIT is a major employer supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence missions around the globe. The company’s PRIDE (People…

Jun 08, 2023

‘Everybody Needs To Be Brave’: For One D.C. Drag Queen, The Show Must Go On

Tara Hoot’s pandemic hobby has faced right-wing protests. But she isn’t fazed. She’s just trying to spread joy during her drag story hour.

Jun 06, 2023

The D.C. Area Is On Alert For Mpox As Pride Starts. Here’s What You Need To Know.

All your questions answered.

Nov 04, 2022

D.C. Chosen To Host WorldPride In 2025 — In Time To Celebrate Capital Pride’s 50th Anniversary

After Taiwan’s bid stumbled, D.C. made another pitch and landed WorldPride 2025. Local organizers are excited to welcome thousands of international attendees.

Jun 28, 2022

Virginia Students Find Joy And Acceptance At Loudoun Pride After a Difficult Year

Organizers say that Loudoun’s first-ever official Pride festival is a welcome reprieve after years of contentious debates, including over the rights of transgender students.

Jun 23, 2022

Arlington’s First-Ever Countywide Pride Celebration Is This Weekend

The organizers are friends and longtime Arlington residents who a few years ago took it upon themselves to plan a hometown Pride for the county.

Jun 14, 2021

Nellie’s Sports Bar Fires Contracted Security Company After Bouncer Dragged A Black Woman Down A Flight Of Stairs

The bar says it is investigating the incident.

Jun 07, 2021

Here’s Your 2021 Guide To Capital Pride

Join a bike ride, go to a pool party, or tune into an interfaith service to support and honor D.C.’s LGBTQ+ community.

May 15, 2020

Without The Parades And In-Person Parties, Pride Will Look Very Different This Year

“It’s a nice reminder of the community, that it still exists. And that we are still here even if we can’t be together in person.”

Jun 07, 2019

Here’s The Capital Pride Parade Route, And Accompanying Street Closures

There are happenings all across the city, but you’ll want to get your bearings for the main events.

 
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