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May 2012 Greetings! On behalf of the Board of Directors of Capital Pride, the staff, and volunteers, I welcome you to the 37th Annual Capital Pride Celebration. From the end of May through June we have put together an outstanding lineup of events that showcase the rich diversity of the LGBT community and our allies. These include cultural offerings, the Heroes Gala, town hall meetings, a few parties, and our signature events: the Pride Parade and Street Festival. Be True, Be You! is more than just our theme for this year. It is also a great reminder that we are best able to make a difference when we are authentic to ourselves and our values. The involvement with the wider community of the National Capital region that Pride affords us is instrumental in helping to break down barriers and dispel myths. While we know that the LGBT community has made tremendous strides toward equality in a relatively short period, we also understand that much work still remains. An undertaking of this magnitude would not be possible without the tremendous work done by our staff, volunteers, Community Partners, sponsors and business associates, and the Board of Directors. We owe each a huge debt of gratitude. Our celebration of Pride is a chance to reflect on where we have been and where we are going as well as to celebrate our successes and plan for the future. I hope that you will find something or many things among these many offerings to enjoy. Happy Pride!
May 2012 Its time to celebrate. On behalf of the many volunteers, staff, and Board, we want to welcome you to the 37th Annual Capital Pride Celebration. We are so proud to belong to the metropolitan Washington LGBT community one that encourages and supports you to Be True, Be You! This is evident though an extensive list of organizations doing amazing work every day, many of which are Community Partners of Capital Pride. We also have a diverse group of LGBTA-owned and supportive businesses that provide an eclectic array of services and social outlets, a vibrant theatre and arts community that broadens our culture, and a supportive political environment that encourages us to stand up for what we believe. This year is particularly special. We rejoice the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell and bear witness to a sitting American president come out in support of same-sex marriage. This is why we celebrate with pride! We hope that you take time to review the list of official 2012 events and the complete calendar, which also includes events organized by our community partners and other affiliated organizations. Youll recognize the popular mainstays and some new initiatives. Our planning team and partners are excited to bring you Music in the Night, an event that showcases our vibrant musical theatre community, a series of Town Hall discussions, and an expanded Taste of Pride, including our first-ever Taste@Pride at the Festival. Youll also see some new touches to the Pride Parade and Street Festival. Thanks to all of our partners, sponsors, and volunteers. It takes the entire community to produce a celebration like this, so we hope you take full advantage of the many opportunities to learn, celebrate, and take action during the 37th Annual Capital Pride Celebration. Sincerely,
Bernie Delia President of the Board of Directors Capital Pride
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Greetings 37th Annual Capital Pride Celebration As Mayor of the District of Columbia, I am pleased to extend greetings to the organizers and participants of the 37th Annual Capital Pride Celebration. This event celebrates the diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trangender (LGBT) community in the District of Columbia. The District is proud that this celebration is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country and the numerous and varied activities are dedicated to ensuring that the legacy of Pride lives on. On behalf of all the residents of the District of Columbia, you have my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event.
Vincent C. Gray Mayor, District of Columbia
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GREETINGS!!! I am pleased to extend greetings to all attending the 37th Annual Capital Pride Celebration. Started as a block party 37 years ago, The Capital Pride Festival has grown into one of the preeminent festivals in the Nations Capital. This years theme Be True. Be You! incorporates a model that can live through every community regardless of preference. Your organization is a great asset not only to the District of Columbia but across the nation as well. My best wishes for a fantastic event and continued future success. Sincerely,
Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Dear Festival Participants: Welcome to the 2012 Capital Pride Festival! This year marks the 37th Annual Celebration of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) Pride in the Nations Capital. This years theme is Be True. Be You! In that spirit, I encourage you to take a moment during the festival and reflect on the progress our community has achieved in the Nations Capital. We have much to be proud of here in Washington, D.C., but as always there is much more to be done to ensure equality and understanding in every community. I am happy that you have chosen to join me in the celebration of Capital Pride 2012. Thank you to all the volunteers and community partners who will once again ensure that Capital Pride is a huge success. Sincerely,
David A. Catania Councilmember, At Large Chairman, Committee on Health
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Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2012 Capital Pride Festival. We have a lot for which to give thanks. And more work to do in the name of equality. As a gay councilmember representing the most diverse ward in the District of Columbia, I am especially pleased with this years theme, Be True. Be You! Thirty seven years after this festival began same sex marriages are permitted in six states and, of course, here in our home, the District of Columbia! Let us remember in closing that we are strong, we are proud, and we are together. With every best wish, let the celebration begin! Bests,
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Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2012 Capital Pride Festival! As one of eight openly gay members of the Maryland General Assembly, I am pleased to extend my greetings to you as we join together in celebration. I would especially like to thank all of the organizations and individuals whose dedicated work has allowed this festival to flourish over the past thirty years, especially the Whitman-Walker Clinic. Let us build upon our past years of passion and pride as we embrace and embody this years theme Be True. Be You!. Though this event offers a wide range of festivities, including educational, civic, and social events, it is also a powerful unifying force, bringing together our efforts to achieve equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Through the year, we strive for both equality and identity in our neighborhoods, in our homes, and in our workplaces. The value of this festival is immeasurable, as it brings us together to share in our struggles and celebrate our successes.
This year, 2012, will be marked as a banner year in our shared LGBT history. Governor Martin OMalley signed marriage equality into law on March 1st in Annapolis at the State House. This was a truly magnificent achievement that many of us will remember for the rest of our lives. However, marriage equality will not become the law of the land until after it has been approved by the voters during the general election on November 6th. Our greatest victories come from this strong sense of community and our ability to make real change together. Your dedication and spirit are guiding forces for my colleagues and I as we continue to serve you in the Maryland General Assembly. Please enjoy this very special celebration, and I look forward to meeting you and sharing the different personal journeys we have all traveled until today, and will do so in the future. Have fun and have Pride! Very truly yours,
Anne R. Kaiser
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Dear Friends, Welcome to Capital Pride 2012. YOU ARE FABULOUS! My spouse, Deborah, and I firmly believe it is good medicine for us to pause each year and recognize the gifts and talents of our exceptional LGBT community. This year in Maryland, thanks to your pride, commitment, and devotion, we have many reasons to celebrate! In late February, Maryland became the eighth state in the nation to pass marriage equality legislation, and Governor OMalley signed this historic equal rights legislation into law on March 1st, 2012. With the stroke of a pen and thousands of calls, emails, letters, and conversations we took a stand for equality for ALL Marylanders. The Civil Marriage Protection Act extends hundreds of rights and protections that come with a marriage license to same-sex couples, ensuring that all loving couples are protected and treated equally under the law. This victory is not mine, or my gay and lesbian colleagues, or the Governors. It is OUR victory. We won because the powers of love and commitment overcame the powers of fear and hatred. We won because conservative Democrats believed that every committed couple should be treated equally under the law. We won because several Republicans legislators believed every family should have the ability to protect their children. We won because a majority of Marylands representatives chose to be on the right side of history. When I first wrote this letter six years ago, I said, We will win marriage equality; if not this year, then next year, or the year after, or the year after that. It took a
couple extra years, but we did it! We won a huge victory for equality, and we won because of you. Take pride in that! While we rightly celebrate this important victory, many challenges remain. We once again came up short in securing discrimination protections for Marylands transgender community. It is also widely expected that opponents of Marylands marriage equality law will gather enough signatures to petition the law to referendum, where it will be placed on the ballot for approval by Maryland voters in November 2012. Whether you are from Maryland or DC or Virginia or Florida or California, we need you to win. We need your help talking to friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers about protecting same-sex couples; we need your help in committing the necessary resources, small or large, to defend equality. Maryland will become the first state in the nation to win marriage equality at the ballot box, but we can only do it with your help. Again, welcome to Capital Pride! The lessons we learned from debating and winning marriage equality ring true with this years theme, Be True. Be You! We won marriage equality because my gay and lesbian colleagues and I shared our personal stories, our commitment to our loved ones, and our desire to be protected in lifes toughest of times. We shared our PRIDE, and we emerged victorious. I am proud to join you for a dozen days of celebration, and proud to join you as we continue fighting for EQUALITY. All my best, Heather R. Mizeur Maryland General Assembly 20th Legislative District
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Dear Friends: As the first openly gay legislator elected to the Maryland General Assembly and our states only openly gay Senator, I am once again proud to join you in celebrating the 2012 Capital Pride Festival. This years annual celebration of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride is particularly special, as we celebrate the historic passage of marriage equality legislation in Maryland. After years of fighting for equal rights and protections for same-sex couples in Maryland, our communitys efforts paid-off this past legislative session when Maryland Governor Martin OMalley signed the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012 into law, following the bills passage in the Maryland General Assembly. This victory represents the culmination of years of hard work offered by a broad coalition of supporters, including elected officials, faith leaders, civil rights champions, veterans, community leaders and you. However, opponents of marriage equality in
Maryland are equally organized in their fight to relegate same-gender couples to second class citizenship. Ongoing petition efforts to place marriage equality on the ballot for the November 2012 general election may succeed and endanger our recent progress. In order to secure equal protections under the law for same-sex couples in Maryland, it is imperative that our coalition work together and reach out to voters who will ultimately decide whether we win or lose the final fight for our cause in Maryland. As always, I am proud to represent our community and all we have accomplished together. While our cause has made great progress nationwide, I urge you to join me and other coalition members in our final fight for marriage equality in Maryland. Today we celebrate our future successes with great pride and optimism, tomorrow we begin to achieve them!
Rich Madaleno
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Friends, Congratulations to Capital Pride for 36 years of building and celebrating our community! And congratulations to all who are embodying this years theme of Be True. Be You!. And to those who are not yet out, know there is a community to welcome and support you. As the first openly gay member of the Virginia General Assembly, I am all too aware that we still have many struggles ahead of us. But I am more convinced than ever that we will prevail in our quest for justice and equality. It is heartening every time a young person asks with genuine wonder why we dont already have LGBT marriage and non-discrimination laws in every state. I am also inspired by the many allies who have joined our movement for equality in Virginia, and across the nation. From the AARP to the Virginia Education Association and the AFL-CIO, more and more groups are standing with us, acknowledging that our struggle is a universal struggle. Special thanks to all those who are working to make Pride a fun, festive, and safe celebration. Best Wishes,
Adam P. Ebbin Member, Virginia Senate
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Dear Friends: Welcome to the 37th annual celebration of LGBT Pride in the Washington region. Many thanks to all the Capital Pride Community Partners who are presenting this event. Our community has made tremendous progress since I came out of my own closet in 1980. The leaders of the past sacrificed much, against intimidating odds, to lay the groundwork for our many victories, and to provide us with the opportunity for true equality in the future. Arlington County remains one of the finest, most efficient, progressive and inclusive communities in the United States a place where our LGBT residents are fully appreciated and integrated into their community. Along with myself, Arlington boasts two other openly LGBT elected officials with Sally Baird on the Arlington School Board and Adam Ebbin in the Virginia General Assembly. Arlington has a long and proud tradition of fighting against discrimination -- starting with our battle against racial discrimination that resulted in Arlington being the first locality in Virginia to integrate our public schools, our leadership on immigration and the welcoming of foreignborn residents, and our embrace of the LGBT community. Your honesty and openness is the foundation for all our success. Though we have a long way to go, its also healthy to celebrate how far we have come. So please have some fun and enjoy the weekend! All my best,
Jay Fisette Member, Arlington County Board
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The Capital Pride Community Partner program is an opportunity for other non-profit organizations to team with Capital Pride to share in the benefits and costs of producing this community event. Benefits include parade entry, festival booth, advertising, crossprogramming promotion, and the opportunity to reach more than 250,000 attendees during the 10 day annual celebration.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Blair Underwood Health Center
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation known as AHF, is the largest global AIDS organization, offering free HIV testing services, full-service pharmacies, healthcare centers, and health plans. For 2 years AHF has offered services in the District of Columbia through the AHF Blair Underwood Healthcare Center. The clinic, which includes a state-of-the-art, full-service HIV/AIDS treatment clinic and pharmacy, is the first AHF healthcare center to be named in honor of actor and AIDS activist, Blair Underwood. aidshealth.org.
All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church
Located in Woodley Park just off Connecticut Avenue at 2300 Cathedral Avenue, we strive to live out our name, that we might truly be a community for All Souls. It doesnt matter to us whether youve never been to church before, have been away for a while or might be a longtime Episcopalian. It doesnt matter to us that you might be from another Christian tradition, from another faith altogether, or might simply be seeking a place of peace. All souls are welcome. Some people know us from our Saturday farmers market. Others attend meetings in our building, enjoy our gardens or take advantage of parish programs. Many come for our celebration of the Holy Eucharistmost weeks the Mass is celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Precisely because our worship uses old words and ancient ritual, we find that this frees us to continue building a community that is diverse and loving, filled with celebration and joy. Join us when you can and help us continue to welcome all souls. allsoulsdc.org.
Bet Mishpachah
Bet Mishpachah is a congregation for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight Jews and all who wish to participate in an inclusive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Founded in 1975, our congregation is celebrating its Double Chai -36th Anniversary this year. We join together at the DC-JCC for weekly Shabbat services. We also have educational and social events, cultural activities, social action/social justice community service, and Holy Day services. Our mission is to provide a safe space for affirming our religious and cultural heritage, and integrating our gender, sexual and spiritual identities. Our membership is comprised of singles, couples, and families, and is open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are proud to have a celebratory community of women and men who share equally in the leadership of the congregation. betmish.org.
Brother Help Thyself
Brother Help Thyself funds and nurtures nonprofit organizations serving the GLBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities in the Metro Baltimore / Washington areas. BHT is a community based foundation that accomplishes its mission by: Dispensing direct and matching grants to non-profit organizations, Acting as a clearinghouse for donated goods and services and Serving as an information resource to our community. brotherhelpthyself.org.
Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
The Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the DC Metro Areas largest LGBT business organization. With an outreach of over 4,000 individuals and businesses, our mission is to advocate, promote and facilitate the success of LGBT businesses, professionals and their allies in the region. Now in our 22nd year, the Chamber connects individuals to business and business to business in a variety of contexts ranging in size from one on one meetings, to our annual Mega Networking Event, which attracted a record 1600 attendees this year. Come join the Chamber during Capital Pride and celebrate Pridelicious: CAGLCC Means Business. caglcc.org.
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The DC Center is your local LGBT Community Center. The DC Center is here to celebrate, strengthen, and support community among the LGBT residents and organizations of DC. The DC Center is proud to share offices with Capital Pride, Helping our Brothers and Sisters, and the Latino GLBT History Projected. The DC Center is located on U St, a short walk from the U St Metro. Stop by to pick up condoms, access the internet, or check out our LGBT lending library. Visit the DC Center website for the latest information about community events in DC. Youll find an online LGBT group directory, Speakers Bureau, and Business Directory. The DC Center is home are home to many different social, support, and advocacy groups. The DC Center is proud to be a supporter of Capital Pride, and all the pride celebrations in the District. thedccenter.org. The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is the District of Columbia public agency that protects child victims, and children at risk, of abuse or neglect. CFSA has four basic functions: (1) Child Protective Services (2) Supportive Family Services (3) Foster Care and (4) Permanence. cfsa.dc.gov. Now in its 31st year, DCs Different Drummers is the Washington, DC-areas premier all-volunteer community instrumental music organization. Originally founded in 1980 to provide social and artistic support for LGBT musicians, DCDD has grown to an organization supporting nearly 120 diverse instrumental musicians of varying skill levels throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The organization consists of the DCDD Marching Band, which performs each summer in parades and festivals throughout the Mid-Atlantic region; Capital Pride Symphonic Band and Capital Pride Winds, the organizations concert bands; DC Swing!, a for-hire swing band; and many small chamber ensembles. DCDD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is open to anyone 18 years old or more. dcdd.org. The GLBT Arts Consortium is a voluntary collaboration of varied arts organizations from the Washington, DC metro area with the purpose of raising the visibility of the GLBT communitys arts. In the past, our art was a refuge, one that ultimately helped create visibility and awareness. Today, our art continues to build bridges between communities sometimes divided because of human difference. The Consortium hopes to strengthen that bridge, by uniting our diverse arts organizations to raise greater visibility within our own community and beyond. The GLBT Arts Consortium presents three joint programs yearly: Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. in January; Capital Prides Arts Corner Stage in June; and, a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, in July. We are a free membership based organization and always open to new arts members. dcglbtarts.org. Dignity/Washington is a faith community of LGBT Catholics, their families, and friends. Having been a community partner of Capital Pride since the program began in 2007, members of Dignity/Washington understand the meaning of community. They celebrate that understanding every Sunday evening, when they gather to celebrate Mass at 6:00 PM, at St. Margarets Church near Dupont Circle. Dignity/Washington members also come together to celebrate community with a wide range of educational, spiritual, and social events at the Dignity Center, located at 721 8th Street, SE, on Capitol Hill. More information about the schedule of Dignity/Washington Masses, as well as other programs and events, may be found by visiting our website. dignitywashington.org. Along with nutrition counseling, Food & Friends prepares, packages and delivers meals and groceries to more than 2,800 people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other lifechallenging illnesses throughout Washington, DC, 7 counties of Maryland and 7 counties and 6 independent cities in Virginia. Since 1988, Food & Friends has provided food and companionship to our clients, their loved ones and caregivers. foodandfriends.org.
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Dignity Washington
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The Gay Mens Chorus of Washington, DC is at the forefront of the gay and lesbian choral movement, continuing its mission to to entertain through excellent musical performance, to affirm the place of gay people in society, and to educate about the gay experience. Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, GMCW has performed at the concert We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration, at the 33rd and 25th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in honor of Elizabeth Taylor and Jerry Herman, the National Equality March, with Margaret Cho at the Warner Theatre and as part of the inaugural celebration of President Bill Clinton in 1997.In addition to being the largest gay mens chorus in the United States, with more than 275 singing members, GMCW has more than 100 support volunteers, 750 subscribers, 500 donors and an annual audience of nearly 10,000. gmcw.org. GLOE The Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach & Engagement provides social, cultural, educational and public policy programming that speaks to the issues, interests and concerns of the Washington DC GLBT Jewish community. The Programs vision is to create a destination where GLBT Jews and their friends, families, partners and other supporters feel connected and comfortable in exploring programming and events developed for a diverse audience. A vital program of the DC Jewish Community Center, GLOE engages the GLBT population as part of the broader Washington Jewish community. washingtondcjcc.org. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens is Washington, DCs most gracious cultural attraction. The grand mansion, breathtaking gardens, and exquisite art collection offer something special for every season. Extending the hospitality of its founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is committed to being an engaging and welcoming respite for all. Since 2000, with the assistance of a GLBT advisory committee, Hillwood has supported and celebrated the GLBT community with a fabulous array of programs and events, like Divas Outdoors: Classic Films under the Stars (June), and the annual fall favorite, Gay Day (September). hillwoodmuseum.org. The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than one million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. hrc.org. The Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit volunteer-led organization founded in April 2000. Our mission is to investigate, collect, preserve and educate the public about the history, culture, heritage, arts, social and rich contributions of the Latino GLBT community in metropolitan Washington, D.C. To accomplish our mission, the LHP creates educational exhibits from our historical archives collection showcased at cultural events such as, a Womens History Month Reception, a Hispanic GLBT Heritage Reception and DC Latino Pride, educational presentations at local and national conferences and through our online virtual museum at www.LatinoGLBTHistory.org. More information coming soon on our website about the 6th Annual DC Latino Pride in early June 2012. latinoglbthistory.org. Mautner Project is committed to improving the health of women who partner with women including lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, through direct and support service, education and advocacy. Mautner Project envisions a health care system that is respectful of and accessible to all without regard for their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our vision is a society in which all individuals are empowered with the knowledge to utilize these resources and to make appropriate choices for themselves. mautnerproject.org.
Gay Mens Chorus of Washington
GLBT Outreach and Engagement (GLOE) at the DC JCC
Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens
Human Rights Campaign
Latino GLBT History Project
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Metropolitan Community Churches from DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia are coming together again this year to celebrate Pride and share their message of Gods allinclusive love for all. MCCs around the world have been a spiritual home to the LGBT community and their straight allies for decades: in 2011, MCCDC celebrates its fabulous and faithful 40th and MCC NoVA its 30th anniversary. 2011 also marks the second year that MCCs will be joined by their sisters and brothers in faith from The Fellowship, a coalition of Christian churches with a mission to become a resource agent for all who desire the radically inclusive love of Jesus Christ. For the first time, the Unity Fellowship Church Movement is also part of the joint Pride celebrations, sharing their message that God is love and love is for everyone! mccchurch.org. National City Christian Church on Thomas Circle, N.W., is a neo-classical jewel in the U.S. Capital. Designed by famed architect John Russell Pope, the sanctuary rises 200 feet above Thomas Circle and houses one of the citys largest and most beautiful pipe organs. As the national cathedral for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the congregation is open and affirming and seeks to fully embrace peoples of many races, ages, cultures, economic circumstances, sexual/gender orientations, physical or mental conditions, as well as many other distinctions which are the rich tapestry of Gods creation. Each Sunday morning, services include Gospel, Hispanic, and traditional worship. Also on the premises is an International Gift Shop, which features fair trade items and crafts of artisans from developing countries, and a food pantry that feeds our neighbors who are without. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Gentle is the senior pastor and with the congregation extends a warm welcome to Capital Pride. Visit us at the end of the parade or at our festival booth. nationalcitycc.org. PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) of Metro DC promotes the equality and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, their families and friends through support to cope with an adverse society, education to enlighten an ill-informed public, and advocacy to end discrimination. Keeping families together is the mission of PFLAG. Our family values stress education, acceptance, support, and love. We are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, children, and friends of gay persons; straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons; and not affiliated with any ethnic, religious, economic, or political group. pflagdc.org. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 2 million members and supporters. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds, and other pests as well as cruelty to domesticated animals. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. peta.org. Team DC encourages and supports involvement in team and individual sports within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and broader community in the Washington Metropolitan Area. To meet this objective, Team DC strives to promote excellence, integrity, and good sporting conduct in individual and team sports. teamdc.org. Westminsters calling for 2012 is to nurture tangible spiritual growth of Westminster members and the extended church community as accepting, caring, risk-taking people of God who show an openness to Gods message in people and places too often rejected and ignored. westminsterdc.org. For more than three decades, Whitman-Walker Health has been committed to providing high quality health care services for the LGBT community. WWH provided primary medical care, HIV care, dental care, mental health services and legal help to more than 15,000 members of our community in 2011! Whether you are insured, uninsured or somewhere in between, we can provide you with high quality and affirming health care. No one is turned away because they cannot pay for services. whitman-walker.org.
Metropolitan Community Churches/The Fellowship/Unity Fellowship Churches
National City Christian Church
METRO DC PFLAG
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Team DC
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Meet the local cover models from this years Pride Guide, seven in all. They talk here about coming out and the importance of Pride.
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How long have you been out and who was the hardest person to tell?
I would say officially since 2009, when I told my two young adult children and a few family members on Coming Out Day, who all responded with something like, Weve always known, what took you so long? and when I mentioned it on my internet radio show during an episode called Living Out Loud: The Coming Out Process. The most important moment for me was when I got the courage to tell my kids. When they embraced me without judgment and complete love, no one else mattered after that. Lets just say its been in the news ever since. Before then, I carefully sprinkled myself out over the last 10 years as I carefully discovered myself to be as a friend affectionately calls me a lesbian-leaning bisexual woman.
What does Be True, Be You! mean to you?

As one whose lifes work is to teach others to be authentic and live their truth by publicly being an example of that, for me it means to be bold, courageous and completely comfortable with the person who lives inside your skin. When you embrace that person, the power of that reality changes how others perceive you and how you perceive yourself.
Why is Capital Pride important to you and how will you celebrate this year?
Its important to me because I believe in equality for all, human rights and the truth that we are all connected, no matter what our sexual preference or identity; we are all human and everyone should have the right to Be and Be celebrated. I see Capital Pride as a significant local movement with a global voice that celebrates the diversity and talents of the LGBTQ community, bringing awareness to issues and creating social and political initiatives for positive change.
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XION LOPEZ
As a trans woman, I have been out since August 31 of this year. The hardest people to come out to were my immediate family, which led to me being homeless until now.
CATHERINE MACK
I have been out for, OMG, 18 years. And the hardest people for me to tell were my parents. With that being said, they are also the people whose love is unconditional, regardless.

It means be who you are with no apologies or explanations to no one. Out loud and on purpose!

Be true, be you The quote is quite simple and selfexplanatory. Be who you are, not who anyone wants you to be, and within yourself you will find there are no judgments, no right or wrong, just happiness and a willingness to share that with others.
Its important because it gives me a chance to network and enjoy the community. I plan on attending a lot of events this year.
Why is Capital Pride important and how will you celebrate this year?
Capital Pride is an important celebration of each individuals uniqueness all wrapped up under the guise of the beautiful colors of the rainbow. Dr. Seuss says it best: Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you. Well be at the parade, celebrating those who have fought for the simple human right to love who they want, cheering for the supporters who have fought just as hard for the belief that everyone is created equal and remembering those who have lost the fight in one way or another. Without each of these people, the word pride wouldnt have such a strong meaning.
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YOSH MILLER
Ive been open about my sexual orientation since I was in college at Georgetown. The hardest people to tell were my family members.
ALFONCE REESE
I have been out since 1987. My mother was the hardest person to tell because we are so close. When I finally told her and my stepdad, they told me that they already knew. They said I did throw them for many loops because I had girlfriends throughout high school.

To me, being true to you means living your life in the way that makes you happy without fearing judgment from others, so long as the people you surround yourself with and the activities you enjoy promote a healthy and safe lifestyle and environment.

To me, Be true, be you means that no matter what anyone says or does, you should always be who you are supposed to be. No one can tell me who to like or love. If someone wants to do drag, do drag. If you want to hold hands walking down the street, do that. I will be happy when we are finally allowed to marry without all of this drama involved. We are Americans just like everyone else. We pay taxes just like everyone else. We should have the same rights as everyone else.
Capital Pride is important to me because it brings together a diverse community that promotes equal rights for all people. Celebrating at Pride reminds me that people in the LGBT community come from all walks of life and provides opportunities to make new friends. I will be celebrating this years Pride by volunteering at a local public elementary school, performing in the parade, and spending time with my friends.
Capital Pride is important to me because it allows us just to simply be be free to be us no matter what. It also allows stereotypes to be broken. Too many times we are portrayed a certain way on TV and thats what most people think all gays act like. Pride gives people the opportunity to see that there are many aspects to our lives and not just the ones they see on TV. This year I will be visiting my mother in Atlanta so unfortunately, I will not be in town for this years Pride.
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FRANK ASHER
I have been fully out to myself since 1983 at the age of 27. That is when I finally stopped trying to prove otherwise, though I find coming out as a momentto-moment process. Sometimes, even today, I have to remind myself not to hide from homophobia. Once I told my father, my own self-acceptance started to emerge. The hardest person to tell was my father who was awesome with my coming out. He really blest me and said, What is important son, is that you be happy be happy with yourself and with your life choices. I also know that he had to work at accepting my choices.
HIDE OKUNO
I have been out long enough to know that I am gay, and gay all the way. The hardest person to tell was myself, because sometimes it is easier to live with someone elses, like parents, expectations. Once I admitted to myself, things got better.

It seems to me that part of the coming out process is to be true and to be you. Everyone has their own personal story to tell, and the common theme may be being true to oneself. At the same time, there are so many youth-oriented, looks-oriented cultures out there that sometimes being true and being you becomes a challenge. Be true, be you, to me, is to face oneself in an honest way every day, and accept and embrace others who are being true to themselves.

To be true to who you are and who you can be, to follow your own inner compass, to know yourself and show the world who you are. To know that being yourself is the most important contribution one can make to the world.
Capital Pride is a wonderful reminder of the privilege we have in this urban environment, in this city, this country. We should never take for granted our rights. We can never forget what those before us have done to allow us to live out and proud. Capital Pride supports the journey we take individually, as well as collectively as a community. The LGBT community here in D.C. is stronger as long as we remember where we come from and where we need to go. Capital Pride does just that each year is another marker, another reminder of our diversity, another chance to claim our lives, our dreams.
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I am excited to be part of Capital Pride this year. I just moved to D.C. at the beginning of the year from Japan, and even this short time of living in the nations capital, my experience here has been amazing to say the least. Experiencing the aftermath of the natural disaster in Japan last year, and through that experience, I saw communities coming together. I am looking forward to celebrating Capital Pride with my partner, to be fully part of this LGBT community and to see people from all walks of life celebrating their personal accomplishments as well as the nations accomplishments for the LGBT community in this election
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Association & Nonprofit Networking Lunch Series 11:30AM - 1PM
LGBT Youth Homelessness Town Hall

Official Event: The DC Center for the LGBT Community
Womens Party 10PM
Official Event: LURe, B.O.I & Capital Pride Phase One, 525 8th St. SE, Metro: Eastern Market.
Community Picnic/Movie location and time tbd
Official Event: Capital Pride, Team DC & One in Ten Check the Capital Pride App or www.capitalpirde.org
Community Partner: Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Renaissance Washington 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW
7PM - 9PM
Thurgood Marshall Center (1618 12th Street, NW)
This is a networking lunch workshop with an expert panel discussion that is open to everyone. Heroes Gala & Silent Auction
Official Event: Capital Pride
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Living Social, 918 F Street Metro: Gallery Place
This annual event is when we honor our Heroes, true trailblazers in our community and recognize our Engendered Spirit Awardees. DC Latino Pride: La Pltica 7PM - 9PM
Community Partner: Latino GLBT History Project Human Rights Campaign Equality Forum, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
To address this growing issue, The DC Center will host specialists Amena Johnson, Brian Watson, Treona Kelty, and Leandrea Gilliam to discuss how we can address LGBT youth homelessness as a community, what we can do to alleviate this problem, and how we can support these youth moving forward. If you are hearing impaired and require an interpreter, please email Marika Lee at marika@thedccenter.org.
Annual kick-off party for the Women of Capital Pride. Mens Party 9PM - 3AM Heart Throbs 8PM - 10PM
Official Event: Capital Pride Ziegfelds & Secrets, 1824 Half St. SW Metro: Navy Yard. Community Partner: Gay Mens Chorus of Washington, DC Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
Annual kick-off party for the Men of Capital Pride. Pride Guide Celebration 10PM-Close
Official Event: Washington Blade Town Danceboutique 20009 8th St NW, Metro: U St/Cordozo
Kick off Capital Pride with the Gay Mens Chorus of Washington in a fun and flirtatious tribute to men in music.
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celebrate DC Latino Pride with a community resource fair, HIV testing, a panel discussion on LGBT employment discrimination and a historical exhibit on Transgender Latina and Latino leaders in metropolitan Washington, DC. This event is free and open to the public--all ages welcome! Capturing Fire
Community Partner: The DC Center for the LGBT Community
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Celebrating the Official 2012 Capital Pride Guide produced by the Washington Blade.
5/30/2012 - 6/2/2012
The DC Center (1318 U ST NW)
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Capturing Fire is an international spoken word and poetry festival where queer-identified writers gather for poetry slam finals after 3 days of panels, workshops and performances. The slam is limited to 30 performers who identify as queer The summit is open to everyone. For more information please email capturingfire@ thedccenter.org.
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2nd Annual Drag Ball Game 3PM - 5PM
Official Event: Stonewall Kickball & Capital Pride Stead Park, 17th & Church Sts. NW, Metro: Dupont.
FILM Screening: Melting Away

Community Partner: GLOE
Tuesday Night Bible Study 7PM - 8PM
7PM - 9:PM
Community Partner: Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC MCCDC, 474 Ridge Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Gaylarious! 8PM - 10PM
Affiliate Event: Riot Act Comedy Theater 801 E Street, NW
Two teams consisting of Stonewall Kickball players in drag and DCs loveliest Queens in kickball uniforms will compete to determine who the Queens of the Ball really are and raise money for the DC Center and Capital Pride. Who will win? Who will cry? Who can run the bases in a pair of heels? And, most importantly, who will lose their weave? DC Latino Pride: La Misa 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Community Partner: Latino GLBT History Project St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Dupont Circle, 1772 Church St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
DCJCC - 1529 16th St NW Special Award, Breakthrough Performance: 2011 Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
The Latino GLBT History Project invites you to a bilingual ecumenical Catholic-Episcopal service with the Reverend Dr. Joseph Palacios at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Dupont Circle,1772 Church St. NW at 7:30pm on Sunday, June 3rd. For more information contact David M. Perez at DPerez@ LatinoGLBTHistory.org. This event is part of the 6th Annual DC Latino Pride. Heart Throbs 3PM - 5PM
Community Partner: Gay Mens Chorus of Washington, DC Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
In celebration of Capital Pride Week, join WJFF and GLOE for this heartfelt drama that is the first feature film in the history of Israeli cinema to deal with the parents reaction to their transgendered child. It follows the story of a family drawn into crisis, kicking out their child, and years later, discovering the beautiful woman she has become, who supports herself by performing in Tel Avivs queer cabarets. As the father dies of cancer, they all struggle to connect, and figure out ways we let ourselves be cared for. Music of the Night 8PM - 9:30PM
Official Event: Capital Pride & theatreWashington Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW Metro: U Street/Cordozo
During Pride, the weekly Tuesday Night Bible Study will focus on What the Bible Says About Homosexuality. Packing Party at Green Lantern 7PM - 9PM
Community Partner: The DC Center for the LGBT Community Green Lantern (1335 Green Court NW)
The DC Centers and HIV Prevention Working Groups volunteers come out from 7PM to 9PM to pack safer sex kits Enjoy happy hour specials, meet new people, and find out more about the HIV Prevention Working Group and the FUK!T campaign. All this while helping your community! Parade Orientation 7PM - 9PM
Official Event: Capital Pride Renaissance Dupont, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW Metro: Dupont Circle
Gaylarious! is a stand-up comedy show featuring JESSICA KIRSON. Jessica has been featured on various television shows, including, Comedy Centrals Premium Blend and Fresh Faces, NBCs Last Comic Standing Seasons 2 and 3 and NBCs Last Call With Carson Daly. Jessica appeared in her own LOGO Special, My Cookies Gone, and LOGOs New Now Next Best of 2009. The show is produced and hosted by DCs very own Chris Doucette and Zach Toczynski. Jello Wrestling 9PM - 1AM
Official Event: Capital Pride Phase One, 525 8th St. SE, Metro: Eastern Market.
Annual ladies jello wrestling competition. Compete or just watch! Underwear & Swimsuit Auction
an evening of Musical Madness hosted by Joshua Morgan & Friends.
10PM - 1:45AM
Learn your spot in the parade and the rules and regulations for a fun and safe event. Interfaith Service 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Official Event: Celebration of the Spirit Coalition & Capital Pride Luther Place Memorial Church 1226 Vermont Ave., NW Metro: Mt. Vernon Square
Cobalt, 17th & R Sts. NW, Metro: Dupont.
Kick off Capital Pride with the Gay Mens Chorus of Washington in a fun and flirtatious tribute to men in music. Sinful Sunday 9PM - 2AM
Affiliated Event: Sinergy Current Sushi & Lounge in Dupont

Featuring swimwear from Universal Gear and underwear from Andrew Christian with special Pride models.
This will be the Hottest Kick Off Bash to Capital Pride 2012 - Come join us as we celebrate Gay Pride 2012 in DC @ Current Sushi & Lounge in Dupont.
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For many years the Celebration of the Spirit Coalition has brought together, through its Pride Week Interfaith Service, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Straight people of differing faiths, to give voice and welcome to those excluded by others. The featured speaker will be Dr Dana Beyer. Our choir will be the Rock Creek Singers under the direction of Thea Kano. Womens Spoken Word 7:30PM - 9PM
Official Event: Capital Pride HRC Equality Forum, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW Metro: Dupont
Celebrate the women of DC and express yourself through poems, monologues, songs, and more. Open to all.
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Womens Networking Happy Hour

Official Event: B.O.I & Capital Pride
THE BACCHAE: Complimentary Theatre Presentation

Community Partner: Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Orientation 10AM - 12PM
Community Partner: DC/CFSA 400 6th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Pride Worship Service 9AM - 11AM
6PM - 8PM
Community Partner: Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC MCCDC 474 Ridge Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Lace on the Avenue, 2214 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Mix and mingle Town Hall: political roundtable

7PM
ARTISPHERE 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
7PM - 8:30PM
Location to TBD Check the Capital Pride App or www.capitalpirde.org
JOIN LGBT POLITICAL EXPERTS FOR AN INFORMED DISCUSSION ABOUT THE 2012 ELECTION AND MORE. DC Latino Pride: La Fiesta 8PM - 2AM
Community Partner: Latino GLBT History Project Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Celebrate DC Latino Pride with a night of highimpact cultural performances and the all-night official DC Latino Pride dance party--the perfect way to kick off Capital Pride weekend! 18+ with ID. A $5 cover will be donated to DC Latino Pride.
For the first play in our rep, Steven Scott Mazzola brings you WSCs take on The Bacchae, a tragic tale of rebellion versus conformity. Mixing history with myth to recount the story of the god Dionysus tumultuous arrival in Greece, this tragedy centers on King Pentheus of Thebes and his refusal to worship the god. But when Pentheus is entranced by the young god, whos really in control of the city of Thebes? Sex, religion, identity,music and wine collide in this revamped, politically-charged classic. This is a FREE Theatre Presentation for CAGLCC members. Women in Their Twenties Meeting 8PM - 9:30PM
The DC Center (1318 U ST NW) Community Partner: The DC Center for the LGBT Community
This event is to recruit person(s) interested in fostering and/or adopting in D.C. Free Second-Saturday HIV Testing 11AM - 2PM
The DC Center (1318 U ST NW) Community Partner: The DC Center for the LGBT Community
Both worship services on Pride Sunday will have special music and a spiritual message around Pride. Capital Pride Street Festival
there will be free and fast HIV testing at The DC Center before the Capital Pride Parade! Pride Brunch 12PM - 4PM
Official Event: Beacon Bar & Grill & Capital Pride Beacon Bar & Grill, 1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Metro: Dupont Circle
11AM - 6PM
Pennsylvania Avenue at 7th Street, Metro: Archives/ Navy Memorial or Gallery Place/Chinatown
Join more than 200,000 people on historic Pennsylvania Ave. and celebrate Pride 2012 in front our nations Capitol. Includes expanded family area, new Art Fair and Taste@Pride. $5 suggested donation. PRIDELICIOUS VIP LOUNGE SPONSORED BY KPMG 11AM - 4PM
TBD - Please check capitalpride.org Community Partner: Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Pride Parade Beer Garden 3PM - 10PM
Official Event: JRs & Capital Pride JRs, 17th & Church Sts. NW, Metro: Dupont

Women in Their Twenties is a social discussion group for lesbian, bisexual, transgendered & other interested women in Washington, DC. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. All are welcome to join us. WiTT is a great way to make new friends and meet other queer women in a fun and friendly setting. Brightest Young Things & Capital Pride Present: Wild Life 9PM
Enjoy the outdoors while watching one of Washington DCs best parades and having a cold beer. Admission $5 Capital Pride Parade 4:30PM
Official Event: Capital Pride Dupont to Logan Circles. Metro: Dupont
Relax, get cooled off, enjoy snacks and sip cold drinks on the day of the festival in this exclusive hotel suite. This is a FREE benefit to CAGLCC Members. After Party 6PM - 2AM
Official Event: Capital Pride Cobalt, 17th & R Sts. NW, Metro: Dupont.
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Official Event: B.Y.T. & Capital Pride The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW
Join thousands of people to watch this landmark event and one of Washington DCs favorite parades! Celebrate Pride with Us! 6PM - 9PM
Community Partner: National City Christian Church National City Christian Church - 5 Thomas Circle
Join Brightest Young Things in celebrating the WildLife for this years Official Capital Pride party at the newly restored historic Howard Theatre! The first LGBTQ event at Howard will feature international superstar Amanda Lepore, queer legend JD Samson (Le Tigre/MEN), Big/ Bright, Natty Boom, DJ MAJR, and more. Well have otters, bears, unicorns, ponies, and a whole menagerie of creatures from your wildest fantasies.
Be True. Be You! and keep the party going. Come indoors after a long day in the sun and cool off for our annual After Party. $5 Cover
Join us at the end of the Capital Pride parade route to enjoy National City Christian Churchs hospitality. FUSE 8PM
Official Event: LURe, B.O.I & Capital Pride Phase 1 of Dupont, 1415 22nd St. NW, Metro: Dupont.
The Official Capital Pride Womens Party
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Meet the Capital Pride Volunteers

It takes a team of dedicated volunteers to stage the annual Capital Pride celebration
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AL PELLENBERG Marketing Co-Chair

What led you to volunteer with Capital Pride?
This is my second year with Capital Pride. Prior to my husband and I moving to D.C., we lived in Atlanta for many years where I was involved with the Atlanta Pride Committee for the better part of the last 30-plus years. During that time I worked hard to keep Pride growing and relevant to more and more folks and have seen the LGBT community come together with its straight allies in a very compelling manner. When I first marched in the Pride Parade in Atlanta in the late 1970s, there were folks who walked with paper bags over their heads as they would have been fired for just being at a Pride Parade. I can remember in the early 1980s standing at the gates of the park counting the folks as they came in from the parade and when my friend Jeff and I got to more than 10,000 people we knew that we were really changing the face of the community. We were making it possible for people to stand up and be proud and gay and out and not ashamed. When we got to D.C., the first thing I did was volunteer for Capital Pride to stand with 250,000 LGBT men and women and our allies on Pennsylvania Avenue in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol building. Its a major act of political action for our community. It sent chills down my spine.
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Since the beginning. I was lucky to grow up with a very cool family and I came out at the dinner table in July of 1969 right after the Stonewall riots. When I told my folks that I was gay, they said, Tell us something we dont know, we love you! Sorry but it has not been hard to tell anyone. I think its part of each of our coming of age and its a liberating event. If they dont like me because Im gay, then the truth is I dont need to worry about them. When I was 27 and had my first real job after grad school, I put a picture of my boyfriend on my desk. Its me, its who I am, deal with it.
Whats your favorite aspect of Capital Pride?

The crowd, being happy, being out and to tell you the truth, its seeing the first timers in from the outer suburbs where they have never been free to be who they are. That is the real payoff. Sometimes the newbies are 17 years old, just coming out, and sometimes they are 50 years old and have lived closeted all their life. But you can see them in the crowd, amazed, wide-eyed, being openly LGBT for the first time and for me, its confirmation of why I do this. Its no longer about me being gay, its helping other people push back their closets too.
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JENNIFER HALL Festival Co-Chair

I began to volunteer with Capital Pride and NYC Pride back in 2005. In November 2008, I decided that I wanted to get more involved. I contacted Capital Pride and met with the entertainment team in which I have a background. I took on the co-chair role with the entertainment team for 2009, 2010 and 2011. I also co-chaired the Festival Team in 2011. It took no time at all to decide I wanted to take on the Festival in 2012. Its exciting knowing that I have been able to grow with a new era of Capital Pride since it was taken over in 2009.
Ive been out for six years or so but discreet. I dont share anything that I dont need to. My family was very accepting and Im completely out with my other organization, D.C. Rollergirls.

Watching everything come together is exciting to me. Ive always been a big fan of the parade and festival because my work life keeps me busy during the week and I dont spend much time in clubs or bars. So those events are the start of my annual Pride weekend.
Capital Pride programming and events are produced by volunteers who work on various committees. These committees plan and produce the events enjoyed by over 250,000 attendees each year. In addition 300+ onsite volunteers are recruited to support the implementation of the many events that comprise the annual Capital Pride celebration.
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ALEXIS-CLAIR ROEHRICH Special Events Co-Chair

This is my first year volunteering with Capital Pride. I volunteered because I felt a lack of visibility surrounding the lesbian community in D.C. and what better way to create change than to get heavily involved? When I moved to D.C., I saw that men had many easy options for connecting with other men. I want women to have those options as well. By being involved with special events, I have a chance to play a part in making those options available.
I have been out for five years, since my first Thanksgiving home during my first year of Smith College. Initially coming out wasnt hard; I attended a womens college so my mother could, in her mind, pass it off as a phase. The most difficult point of coming out (because often its not one singular instance) occurred a year later when I actually found someone I wanted to date for more than a month. I told my mother and everything I had been saying for the last year was no longer a phase but very real. My mother and I are now in a very good place, but it wasnt the easiest journey. As a femme lesbian, I am more or less presented with the choice of coming out every time I meet a new person. It is a privilege and a nuisance.
Community Partners Committee Festival Committee Entertainment Committee Green Committee Marketing Committee Parade Committee Special Events Committee Taste of Pride Committee TransPride Committee Volunteer Committee
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I am most excited for Womens Spoken Word on June 5. I thoroughly enjoy spoken word events. I saw Andrea Gibson perform at The Fridge this past fall and it was phenomenal. It was a great opportunity to partake in the queer community apart from your average night at a bar. I want the Womens Spoken Word event to be a conduit for that community feeling.
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TARIK PIERCE Taste of Pride Co-Chair

I love D.C. and I wanted to find a way to give back. This is my first year volunteering.
About 13 years and my parents.
TASTE OF PRIDE offers supporters of Capital Pride a wide range of dining experiences at restaurants within the Washington DC metropolitan area. Each month one restaurant will be showcased in addition to a variety of restaurants during the big Capital Pride celebration May 30 June 10, 2012. These restaurants have shown a commitment to DCs LGBT community through a welcoming atmosphere and a monetary donation to Capital Pride. Please visit our Taste of Pride restaurants and thank them for their support of Capital Pride!
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Hanging out with my friends and going to our huge Pride brunch, which is now being incorporated into Capital Pride. Its amazing.
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PRIDE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Community Partners Co-Chair Co-Chair Entertainment Co-Chair Co-Chair John Jack Gallagher John Grant Sarah Kotora Steve Henderson Vernon Wall David Bediz Joshua Beeson Teal Dye Joy Gillum Vilas Jay Jacktong Pamela Jafari Matthew LaBlanc Daniel Ostick Melvin Thomas Andrew Toczydlowski Jennifer Hall Wes Mosser Liesa Brown Mandy Lineweber Chris Patton Chad Phillips Stephen Share Kirk Sobel Aaron Fischbach Jason Clock Al Pellenberg Benjamin Hall Jeffrey Kerr Sarah Kotora Bink Stewart Jayme Birgy Dave Williams Christina Clapp Rachel Cupelo Chris Dorsey Nikolas Groshans Pamela Guzman Deborah Russell Bink Stewart Mary Kate Waldron
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Brandon Nichols Alexis Roehrich Dane Austin Trevor Corning Will Cruttenden Clarence Flanders Ric Legg Benavides Josh Morgan Joseph Wasserman Robert York Camille Lanaia Tarik Pierce David Childs Benjamin Hall Ryan King Justin Myers Jeremy Vogel Taylor Wallace Roberta Heather Gills Holly Goldmann Tyler Grigsby Kara Harkins David Mariner Bobbie Strang SaVanna Wanzer Xavier Moffett Patrick Crosson Andrew Pisapia Lee Morris
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Festival Co-Chair Co-Chair
TransPride
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Green Marketing
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Volunteer
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Boyd Nakamura
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Tantalizing the taste buds

Two new dining events among this years Pride festivities
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If you love food and support Capital Pride, then the Taste of Pride events are exactly what youre looking for. With a strong committee behind the event, Ryan Bos, executive director of Capital Pride, is hoping to reignite Taste of Pride and get foodies throughout the area excited about what local restaurants have to offer. Taste of Pride consists of three main events this year Taste of Pride: Restaurant Week, Taste of Pride: Featured Special and Taste@Pride: The Street Festival. Both the Featured Special and Taste@Pride are new components for 2012. Taste of Pride: Restaurant Week offers Capital Pride Supporters a wide range of dining experiences at restaurants in the D.C. Metro Area during the Pride Celebration which takes place from May 30-June 10. Restaurants that are participating in Restaurant Week are asked to donate $100 in gift certificates that are placed in the silent auction at the Heroes Gala as well as a suggested donation of 10 percent of the nights proceeds to Taste of Pride. Many of the participating restaurants will offer
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diners a drink special or a free dessert with the purchase of an entre. Bos is hoping to have a smorgasbord of restaurants participating in Restaurant Week this year. Once the list is finalized, diners will be able to find it on the Capital Pride website (capitalpride. org) or via the new Capital Pride mobile app. The Taste of Pride: Featured Special is a new component of Taste of Pride. Bos is excited about this component because, it continues Pride throughout the year. This program launched in January and each month it promotes one restaurant in the D.C. area for the community to get to know. During the third week of the month, the featured restaurant offers a prix-fix menu and an unusual cocktail that highlights the best that the restaurants have to offer. Past participants have included Tortinos (1228 11th St., N.W.), Nage (1600 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.), Dickson Wine Bar (903 U St., N.W.) and on May 16, the Taste of Pride Feature was held at Jack Rose (2007 18th St., N.W.). The staff at Jack Rose was excited about the Taste of Pride event, which featured a new spring menu and as always, tons of special beverages. For
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up to date details on upcoming Featured Special events check out the Capital Pride website or the mobile app. One of the most exciting additions to the Taste of Pride lineup is Taste@Pride, which will take place Sunday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as part of the Capital Pride Festival. Taste@Pride will feature some of the Districts finest restaurants. Participating establishments will offer a tasting dish or two that highlight the best of the menu. This is a great opportunity for diners to hit up several restaurants in one place and sample some of the best food in the region while enjoying the festival. Five hundred spots will be available to diners and tickets will be available on the Capital Pride website. Taste of Pride events offer an excellent opportunity for the community to try out new and new to you dining establishments, and support Capital Pride throughout the year.
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Parade Start & Assembly at 22nd & P Streets NW Parade Check Points include Announcements, Music & Information. Sign Interpretation at Judges stand only
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Each year the Capital Pride Parade awards parade contingents with its notable awards. Contingents are encouraged to consider these awards as they develop their floats and form their contingent.
Most Outrageous LIbERACE AwARD best Visiting Dame Edna Award best walking Nancy Sinatra Award best Decorated Tina Turner Award best Incorporation of Theme Lady Ga Ga Award best New Contingent New Kids on the block Award best Non-Profit Elizabeth Taylor Award best Small Group Village People Award best Public Sector Harvey Milk Award
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Host of TLCs Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
DJ Steve Henderson 2:30PM HOST Shawna Alexander 3:15PM Joe Zangie 3:30PM Sophia May 3:45PM Billy Winn 4:00PM Fahrarhi 4:15PM
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PARADE PARTICIPANTS
495 Bears AARP Absolut AHF All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church ANSWER Coalition Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists AtlasVet Ben Trucking Battelle Memorial Institute Bet Mishpachah Borderstan Brother, Help Thyself Bud Light Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Capital Queer Prom Car2go Caribou CFSA Chad Alan Designs Compassion Over Killing Council of the District of Columbia Councilmember Jim Graham Councilmember Mary M. Cheh D.C.s Different Drummers David Catania DC Center for the LGBT Community DC Cowboys Dance Company DC Front Runners DC GLBT Arts Consortium DC Kings and DC gurly Show DC Lambda Squares DC Public Schools DC Rawhides DC Rollergirls DC Strokes Rowing Club DC Water Dignity/Washington District of Columbia Aquatics Club Dulles Triangles Dykes on Bikes, Washington, D.C. Chapter Evans 2012 Food & Friends Food Lion Fuego Salvaje Gay Mens Chorus of Washington, DC GEICO Georgetown Day School GLAAD GLIFAA GLOE Grosso for Council 2012 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Hollywood Tans Homoto Hot 99.5 Human Rights Campaign Human Rights First Jack Jacobson for DC Kaiser Permanente KhushDC La Clinica del Pueblo, Inc. Latino GLBT History Project Leather Contingent Library of Congress House of Representatives The Senate Logan Circle Community Association Lutherans Concerned Mautner Project Mayor Vincent C. Gray DC Gov LGBT Employees & Allies Network Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association Metro Weekly Metropolitan Community Churches Unity Fellowship Columbia The Fellowship Miss Pixies Mister Rogers Electric More Light Presbyterians - National Capital National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Nellies Northern VA Community College LGBT Club Out Serve Peace Corps PETA PNC Project STRIPES Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ Rockville United Church Secrets/Ziegfelds Shenandoah Valley Gay & Lesbian Association SMYAL Sofitel Washington DC Sonic Transducers Stagg St. Georges Episcopal Church-Glenn Dale St. Margarets Episcopal Church St. Stephen and The Incarnation Episcopal Church SunTrust TD Bank Team DC Thai Tanic Restaurant DC TLC Big Apple Corps Marching Band The Trevor Project Union Hardware Unitarian Universalist Congregations of DC, Maryland, and VA Unity Fellowship Church Veritas United Church of Christ The Washington Blade Wells Fargo Westminster Presbyterian Whitman-Walker Health Zipcar
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Festival Entrance at 7th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW METRO Accessible by Archives/Navy Memorial [GREEN/YELLOW LINES] and Judiciary Square [RED LINE]. Parking is not readily available. Please take METRO. The Capital Pride Festival is not a pet friendly venue. The street is very hot and is not good for your four legged friends.
The Pride Green Committee is working to make Pride greener than ever through a number of initiatives. The Green Village showcasesvendors that have a strong commitment to environmental consciousness as part of their organizations core mission. This consolidation of green vendors aims to amplify their exposure to Festival attendees and raise public awareness of how to lead greener lives. The Pride Green Certified Vendor Program recognizes Festival vendors that work to make their booths just a little greener for the day of the Festival by providing biodegradable utensils, recycled paper products, or other small steps that add up to great leaps in sustainable practices. Recycling efforts at the Festival brought in 1,500 and 2,000 gallons of recyclables in 2008 and 2009, respectively. We doubled this amount in 2010, recycling 4,000 gallons, and expect to collect even more water bottles, lemonade cups, soda cans, cardboard, paper, and more at this years Festival. In addition, used cooking oil was collected from food vendors in 2009 and 2010 for biofuels production, and more will be collected this year. Green T-shirts will be sported by all of Capital Prides hundreds of volunteers throughout the full week of events. The T-shirts volunteers will be wearing are 69% recycled cotton fiber. The Green Committee is working to expand our efforts beyond the festival, ensuring Capital Prides green initiatives have even greater impact. Together we make Capital Pride one of the greenest pride celebrations in the country. Keep a lookout for recycle bins, the Green Village, and Pride Green Certified Vendors at the Festival. Do your part to help make the Capital Pride Festival a cleaner, more sustainable event. Recycle and show Earth your Pride!
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FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS
A.J. Rhodes Entertainment Presents ECCE AARP Absolut Adoptions Together Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons Affordable Health Insurance AHF All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church Amber Forever Amber American University - GLBTA Resource Center Americans United for Separation of Church & State Ameriprise Financial- Renee Green Amnesty International Amtrak Apple Frankies Enterprises Inc Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance Asian Queers United for Action Audrey Loken Augustana Lutheran Church AXIOS/DC Barefoot Wines Bath Fitter Beltway Bears Ben Trucking Bet Mishpachah Booz Allen Hamilton Brother, Help Thyself Bud Light Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Capital Area Rainbowlers Association (CARA) Capital Investment Club Capital Splats Racquetball Club Capitol Hill, Foundry, Metropolitan Memorial, and Mount Vernon Place UMCs Car2go Caribou Carl Vogel Center Celebration Center for Spiritual Living Central Intelligence Agency Century 21 Redwood Realty CFSA Choice Hotels International, Inc. Church of the Pilgrims Citibank Citi Pride Cleveland Park United Church of Christ Closet America Community Forklift Thrift Store Compassion Over Killing Cutco Cutlery D.C.s Different Drummers DC Center for the LGBT Community DC Cowboys Dance Company DC Front Runners DC GLBT ARTS CONSORTIUM DC Lambda Squares DC Preservation League DC Pride at work DC Public Library DC Strokes Rowing Club DC Trans Coalition Deloitte GLOBE & Allies Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity Dignity/Washington District of Columbia Aquatics Club ElectricFM.com Equality Maryland Equality Virginia Everyone is Gay Ex-Boyfriend Family Equality Council FCKH8 Federal GLOBE Federal Triangles Soccer Club FINDFRED Food & Friends Food Lion Friends of Lost River WV Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance Gay Mens Chorus of Washington, DC GEICO GLAAD GLIFAA GLOE Grosso for Council 2012 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Homeless Animals Rescue Team HOPE DC Hot 99.5 Human Rights Campaign Hydros Bottle Identity, Inc. Immigration Equality Jiva Jewels and Accessories Joy of Motion Dance Center Kaiser Permanente Kimchi Travel Kimpton Hotels La Clinica del Pueblo, Lambda Legal Lambda Sci-Fi Latino GLBT History Project Lesbian Connection LGBT Democrats of VA Lutherans Concerned Machar Marylanders for Marriage Equality Mautner Project DC Government LGBT Employees & Allies Metropolitan Community Churches Metropolitan Police Department GLLU Metro Weekly Military Partners and Families Coalition Mister Rogers Electric More Light Presbyterians NARAL Pro-Choice America National Gay and Lesbian Task Force National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Gay & Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals - Chesapeake Region Nellies NIH/Vaccine Research Center Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue Olivia On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue Foundation Orbitz.com Origin Fitness, Inc. Out Serve Passport Magazine Peace Corps PETA PETS-DC Physicians Rejuvenation Center in DC PNC Prime Timers of DC Proud Threads Ravensworth Baptist Church Reel Affirmations/One In Ten Renaissance Dupont River Riders inc. Sapient Government Services Schaefer Insurance Services Secrets/Ziegfelds Serpentine Society - UVa LGBT Alumni Servicemembers Legal Defense Network SGI-USA Rainbow Buddhas SLURPEE SMYAL Sofitel Washington DC so ghey. So Many Smiles SRA International, Inc. St. Marys College of MD LGBTQ Student Services Stagg SunTrust Team DC Temple Emanuel of Kensington, MD TGEA TLC The American Military Partner Association The New York Times The Open Hearth Foundation The Other Pages The Phillips Collection The Trevor Project Thompson Creek Windows TLAGay.com Transgender Health Empowerment ,Inc U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Pride Unitarian Universalist Congregations Univ. of MD Lambda Pride USTA/Mid-Atlantic Verizon Wireless Walgreens Washington Animal Rescue League The Washington Blade Washington Humane Society Wells Fargo Westminster Presbyterian Whitman-Walker Health Womens Care of Arlington, Dr. Will Burch www.BetweenAngels.com Y & S Hand Craft Corporation Z Construction
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DEBORAH COX PROMISES FIERCE SHOW

CHART-TOPPING DANCE DIVA HEADLINING PRIDES MAIN STAGE
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The first time Deborah Cox performed at a Pride event, she had no idea what to expect. Having attended a performing arts high school, shed known lots of gays during her growing-up years in Toronto, but New York Pride was still a shock. I was so green about the level of production they put into everything, she says by phone from Miami where shes lived the last 13 years. I dont know what I was thinking or expecting to see exactly, but I just remember this huge venue and the performance was scheduled for like 7 in the morning or something. Cox, whos headlining on the Pride main stage this year, was concerned at first about whether anyone would show up at such an ungodly hour. They told me, Oh, theyll be there. Theyll still be out from the night before. This was like a Sunday morning and I thought, OK, wow, this is different. So I went on and sang the songs and there was an immediate connection I knew this wasnt going to be my last Pride. Cox, a 37-year-old hit-maker famous for songs like Nobodys Supposed to Be Here, I Never Knew and Mr. Lonely (shes had nine No. 1s on the Billboard U.S. dance
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chart), says she sees gay audiences connecting with her songs on a deeper level than straight audiences. Their reaction is more heightened with emotion, she says. Theres something about the songs that really connects. Maybe it reminds them of when they came out or when they met their partner. I hear many stories about that. The straight crowd connects with the songs, but I think the gay community theres just a connection to the stories in the songs. Cox was signed by legendary record executive Clive Davis to Arista (home of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and many others) in the mid-90s. Her second album, One Wish brought her biggest hit with Nobodys Supposed to Be Here, which spent a then-record breaking 14 weeks at No. 1 on the R&B charts and eight weeks at No. 2 on the Hot 100. She remembers Davis fondly and says he was very much hands on. He was fully involved in everything from being at recording sessions to picking songs to photo sessions, helping pick stylists, he was very, very involved in both the first two albums. Throughout the Arista years, it was just extremely focused on exactly what songs and what types of songs I needed to sing at the time. It was really about building the first steps toward a career that would have longevity and I really admire and thank him for that. Coxs career eventually branched into stage and soundtrack work. In 2004, she made her Broadway debut in the Elton John/Tim Rice musical Aida. She also formed her own record label (Deco Recording Group) and toured with both the Lilith Fair and Cyndi Laupers True Colors Tour, the latter in 2008.
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I always research what songs did well in certain markets so it will be a custom show, she says. And it will be fierce.
Her stage work continues a Broadway-bound adaptation of the life of Josephine Baker (a project connected, in various incarnations, to Diana Ross). Its creators were hoping for a spring debut but Cox says its on hiatus while it waits for a theater. Its really an amazing piece, she says. Shes such a rich, iconic figure. I really hope people will get to see it soon. In the meantime she opens in October in San Diego with a Broadway-bound touring revival of the musical Jekyll and Hyde. Stops are planned in Houston, Dallas, Tampa, D.C. and more before a planned spring 2013 Broadway opening. Cox will play prostitute Lucy. Im working now on trying to get into the mind of someone who would choose that kind of work, she says. Its really about finding self love despite her evil side. Thats what the whole story is about we all have a bad side we have to learn to control. Cox remembers performing at Capital Pride once before. The heat is what stands out in her mind. When shes not traveling she guesses shes on the road about 70 percent of the time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children (ages 8, 5 and 3). As one might imagine, she loves classic R&B and says she owns every album Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin ever released. Shes exploring more jazz Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald these days. She plans a 30-minute set at Capital Pride though at the time of our early May chat, she had yet to decide on a set list. I always research what songs did well in certain markets so it will be a custom show, she says. And it will be fierce.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Capital Pride Main Stage

DJ Steve Henderson - ALL DAY
Sunday June 10
Billy Winn Ashley Jo Farmer Woven Green
11:00 - 12:00
Crys Matthews
G.U.T.S. Shadina Eva Jade Landon
12:00 - 1:00
Former Capital Pride headliner Crystal Waters returns to main stage

Singer/songwriter and Capital Pride regular Crystal Waters will be performing on the Festivals main stage again this year. Waters, whos straight but a long time LGBT ally, arrived on the music scene as a behind-the-scenes force, writing demos leading to a writing contract with Mercury Records in 1989. She started writing after a chance encounter with a psychic who told her there was something she wasnt doing with her voice. Her first hit, Gypsy Woman, was originally written for Ultra Nate. Waters recorded a demo herself and producers were impressed enough to sign her. The song eventually reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the U.S. Dance chart. The single was from her first album, Surprise, which was released in 1991. Her sophomore album, Storyteller was released in 1994. It wasnt until single 100% Pure Love that Waters had another mainstream hit, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard charts, as her other songs were promoted in dance markets. Her third album, Crystal Waters, was released in 1997. Her newest single, Le Bump, with Yolanda Be Cool, was released in 2011. Overall, Waters has 16 No. 1 and top 10 singles in more than 15 countries. She had two other songs make the Billboard Hot 100, What I Need and Say If You Feel Alright. She had several other songs hit the U.S. Dance charts, including five number ones. Waters was nominated for three American Music Awards in 1991, an MTV Video Music Award and four Billboard Music Awards in 1994, winning Top-Selling Hot Dance Music Club Play Single for 100% Pure Love. Before becoming a singer, Waters, born in Camden, N.J., wrote poetry as a child and was inducted into the American Poetry Society at 14, becoming the youngest person to receive the honor. She then studied computer science at Howard University, graduating in 1985 and then working with the D.C. parole board. Waters comes from a line of entertainers. Her father, Junior Waters, is a famed jazz musician and her great aunt, Ethel Waters, was one of the first black singers to appear in mainstream Hollywood musicals. For more information on Waters, visit her official website, theoneandonlycrystalwaters.com or follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/crystalwaters1.
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The Girly Show DC Frontrunners
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Latin-influenced band Alma Tropiclia makes Pride debut

Bringing some Brazilian flavor to Capital Pride is Alma Tropiclia, Portuguese for Tropical Soul. Consisting of members Elin, lead vocals; Z Mauricio and Alejandro Lucini, lead percussion; Ben Takis, lead drums; Matt Perrone, lead guitar; Dan Conway, lead bass and Guilherme Bill Dempsey, lead keyboards, Alma Tropiclia is a leading band on the East Coast that is revitalizing the Tropiclia movement. The bands Tropiclia sound comes from a plethora of musical styles, including soulful funk grooves, day-glo psychedelia and booty shaking Brazilian percussions infused with the rebellious nature of social movements such as the sexual and liberation struggles present during Brazils dictatorship in the 1960s and 1970s. Formed last year, Alma Tropiclia has established a solid following in the Northeast, with previous gigs spanning from New York City to Richmond. The band has played the Kennedy Center, the Black Cat, Artisphere and the Hamilton. It won media attention as one of Bright Young Things Best Weekend Bets, the Washington Posts Editors Pick for live music events and was featured as one of D.C. Setlists Gig Picks of the Week. Alma Tropiclia members attribute the buzz to the reemergence of vinyl collecting and music lovers fondness of the bands sound, which retains the familiar elements of rock band percussion. This can be seen in Alma Tropiclias set lists, which consist of Tropiclia covers of circa 1960s and 1970s (and reworked arrangements) of classic Tropiclia numbers. The remaining material is original. Encouraged to play Capital Pride by Joey Salinas, another performer scheduled at this years Pride and friend of Alma Tropiclia, 2012 will be the bands Pride performance debut. The LGBT community has seen some great victories this year and Capital Pride is a great way for us to celebrate that, says gay member Dempsey. Alma Tropiclia is all about recognizing diverse backgrounds, so playing at Pride makes a lot of sense for us artistically. The band released its first recording in April a selftitled EP available for digital download. Expect big percussion and a mix of styles at the bands Pride performance.
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Aiden Leslie Simulover
Flamenco Aparicio Oasis Dance Company Dorothy Milone Mzery Loves Company
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Alma Tropicalia
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Ani Hesse
Dance Manifesto Gay Mens Chorus Freddies Follies
Xavier Toscano
Ladies of Town & Tha Dance Camp
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Consuelo Costin
Ella Fitzgerald, Ziegfelds & Secrets
Deborah Cox
Crystal Waters
Pepper Mashay DC Cowboys
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ENTERTAINMENT
Capital Pride ARTS Stage
Sunday June 10 10AM - 11AM

ARTHUR LOVES PLASTICS
11AM - 12PM
NUANCE FORTISSIMA
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A COMPANY OF STRANGERS DC LAMBDA SQUARES ASHLEY JO FARMER DC CENTER POETS
I love performing for big audiences

Ani Hesse, 13, has been attending Pride events with her two moms, Dana and Dale, for as long as she can remember, but this years Capital Pride marks the first time that she will be part of the entertainment. Im so excited, says Ani. I love performing for big audiences. I cant wait. The gig came about due to some fortuitous timing, explains Dana, who manages her daughters career. Ani had already been invited to D.C. to sing for 200,000 Girl Scouts on the Mall the day before the Pride festival. Since wed be in D.C., we thought it would be great if she could perform at Capital Pride too, especially because wed be missing Pride weekend at home in Los Angeles. A slight girl with a big, soulful voice, Ani sang before she could talk. She remembers climbing onto an ottoman in front of the TV and singing along to Disney videos. Her first public performance took place on a Disney cruise. During an onboard event, 6-year-old Ani volunteered to sing and brought down the house. Id gone back to our room to get the camera, says Dana whom Ani sometimes calls her momager, a blend of mom and manager, and when I came back I heard loud applause. Dale told me that Ani had just sung something from Cinderella and did an amazing job. It really surprised us, because offstage shed been a reserved kid. After the cruise, Ani became increasingly focused on performing, and her parents began to take her talent and her passion more seriously. They replaced her pink left-handed softball mitt with boas, wigs and microphones, and signed her up for singing and piano lessons. Since then, Ani has performed in public about 30 times everywhere from shopping malls to private parties. She was a winner in All Star Planets national talent competition and has performed the National Anthem at an L.A. Lakers game. Recently, the family relocated from Maui to Los Angeles specifically in pursuit of more training and career opportunities for Ani. With the move comes a new school. Ani currently attends the San Fernando Valley Professional School for children in the music and acting industry and loves it. In Maui, Ani was bullied at school not for having two moms but more for her daring sartorial choices (Dana says Ani takes fashion cues from the girls on TVs RuPauls Drag Race.). Like her favorite singer Lady Gaga, Ani wants to be a superstar. She also likes Celina Gomez and Natalie Cole. And though she hasnt yet decided what songs shell sing at Pride, she promises not to be boring and to stay away from adult lyrics. Some young teens might have apprehensions about performing for Capital Prides mostly LGBT audience, but not Ani. If other kids make fun of me, Ill say its my parents way and Im more than fine with it. This is a special opportunity for me and I love it.
At just 13, Ani Hesse ready to rock Pride
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DC DIFFERENT DRUMMERS CRYS MATTHEWS KAUTION DANCE COMPANY
Dance music with a message

Aiden Leslie channels life experiences into work
When out performing artist Aiden Leslie was 14 years old (with the help of a fake ID) he walked into his first gay bar in Cincinnati and immediately felt at home spending hours dancing. It wasnt long after that experience that he began following DJs around the world. Club music and the circuit were powerful influences in his life and the culture taught him a lot about himself and eventually pointed him in the musical direction he wanted to go. Leslie has been performing all of his life and six days after graduating high school in Ohio he moved to New York City to pursue his music career. His career started in the theater when he was cast in an off-Broadway play, but after shows he would go out to the New York City clubs and became inspired by club life and club music. Club life was simply another kind of theater. But he felt one thing was lacking in the dance scene a strong male vocalist. He wanted to be part of the movement to bring more male vocalists to the floor. Leslies first hit was Love to Hate You, a remake of the Erasure hit remixed by Junior Vasquez. It lit up dance floors and introduced the world to a new talent. The turning point in Leslies career however, was the unexpected death of his older sister. He fell into a dark place and he started looking deeper in an attempt to find himself. After two years he returned to his music but no matter what was dedicated to doing it my way, with my vision. Worlds Away is a song Leslie wrote and was the first single he released when he returned to music. Its a song about the path a person takes in life. It examines how people face challenges and it reflects on the aftermath of struggle. Leslie says music should have substance, and artists need to write good music, but people should still be able to dance their butts off to it.
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Life is a journey, Leslie says. And I am expressing this journey through my music. He is planning on continuing his journey on the stage at Capital Pride. Leslie has never performed in D.C. and is looking forward to rocking it out and kicking off an exciting summer. He will be starting off his time in Washington with a special performance with Pepper MaShay at Secrets. He is also planning on debuting a new single on the Capital Pride stage along with three other songs.
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ENTERTAINMENT The Capital Pride Street Festival has three stages. The festival Main Stage, with United States Capitol serving as the backdrop, caters to a variety of tastes, but is home to headliners and large group acts. It also includes a large beer/wine/cocktail garden. The Arts Stage is home to a variety of smaller acts, including acoustic, jazz and other eclectic tastes and is situated within an entire arts area. Finally the Rainbow Stage, draws a variety of drag and dance performances and also includes a beer/wine/cocktail garden.
A journey to love and happiness

Crys Matthews brings eclectic style to Pride
Singer/songwriter Crys Matthews is hard to pin down. Many people compare her look and sound to Tracy Chapman, which makes sense since theyve both worked with legendary producer Karen Kane. She takes that as a huge compliment, but Matthews describes herself a little differently: Imagine if Jill Scott and Otis Redding had a daughter and Tracy Chapman was her godmother and then imagine she spent summers teaching herself piano in Chicago and guitar in the mountains of North Carolina. That would probably sound something like the music I am fortunate enough to call my own. The 26-year-old singer says her first musical love was gospel (shes the daughter of a preacher) and that her music reflects such eclectic influences as Americana, blues, bluegrass, folk, funk and jazz. A native of North Carolina, her roots in the Blue Ridge Mountains are on display in her debut album, Backroads and Driveways. The songs celebrate her love of the road (the song Traveling was even written on an airplane) and tell stories from her journey to love and happiness. Her second album, A Lesson Learned, will be released in May and the title track will be featured in her performance at Capital Pride. She says the powerful song was was written after a healthy dose of home-grown homophobia courtesy of some Bob Jones University graduates old enough to be her parents down in Georgia.
Simulover duo to play artsy, concept pop

Simulover is comprised of two out performers: famous DJ and producer Alex Lauterstein and singer and producer SIRPAUL. Lauterstein and SIRPAUL think of themselves as partners in crime. They met 12 years ago when Lauterstein was the first DJ to play SIRPAULs song. They always knew they wanted to work together and when they finally got their schedules synced Simulover was born. Artsy, Concept, Pop, are the three words Simulover used to describe their music when asked. When you listen to their single Tourniquet you can understand exactly what they mean. They are a modern version of the Pet Shop Boys with a lot of 80s influence and flair. Alex Lauterstein came to the United States from Uraguay in 1992 on vacation and never went back. Word of this up-and-coming DJ quickly spread and he was offered a spot at NYCs Twilo opening up for superstar DJ Danny Tenaglia. Afterwards he took up residency at the Tunnel. Alex has worked with DJs like Peter Rauhofer as well as Johnny Vicious and has also shared the booth with some of the worlds most renowned DJs like Paul Oakenfold, Junior Vazquez and David Guetta. SIRPAUL is an indie pop singer living in New York City. He is also the president/CEO of Controversial Records. He has written 350 songs and remixed countless others. SIRPAUL (born Paul Cucinello) grew up in a musical household; he and his siblings were encouraged to participate in music and both of his parents were musicians. SIRPAUL was surrounded by the sounds of Madonna, Prince and George Michael and some elements of those artists can be heard in his music today. Lauterstein and SIRPAUL each bring different elements to the table to create a complex and enjoyable sound. They are planning on bringing this dark and sexy sound to the stage in Washington. They dont want to give too much away about what they have planned for Capital Pride but they are expecting to perform three singles, one of them being the premiere of a new remixed version of So Alive. They also said they have some cute local boys that will be taking the stage with them. It is time to go beyond labels, says SIRPAUL. Its not gay marriage, it is marriage, and it isnt cute that you are married its what two people who love each other do. SIRPAUL recently married his husband Paul and feels strongly about eliminating the labels. Both Lauterstein and SIRPAUL have been involved in the LGBT community and culture for years and the community and culture influence their music. Follow Simulover on Twitter @Simulover SIRPAUL @ SIRPAUL and Lauterstein @AlexLauterstein.
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Matthews has lived in Herndon, Va., for the past twoand a-half-years, but is currently traveling the country to promote her music. She is a lesbian and has performed at the Ohio Lesbian Music Festival and Pride celebrations in Savannah and Roanoke as well as such diverse venues as the Fresh Farm Market in Dupont Circle; the Elbo Room in Chicago; the Viva Verde Earth Fast in Kannapolis, N.C.; the Roseland Theatre in Portland; and, clubs, coffeehouses and wineries throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She will also be appearing at the Virginia Womens Music Festival in Kents Store and the Four Women Showcase at Katarinas in Chicago and was also selected as an official showcase artist for Folk Alliance International in Memphis, Tenn. She has shared the stage with the Indigo Girls, Dar Williams, Melissa Ferrick, Chris Pureka, Wedlock, Stranger Spirits, Gravy Boys, Tripp, Gilbert Neal, Melissa Reaves and the melinda kingsley band. Matthews performed at Capital Pride last year, but this years performance will have a special significance: her fiance will be in the audience. Matthews and her partner recently became engaged and plan to marry in 2013. She thanks the organizers of Capital Pride for the chance to perform for D.C.s LGBT community again and for the work they do in bringing our diverse community together. Visit her online at crysmatthews.com. Look for her on the main stage at the Pride Festival on Sunday of Pride weekend.
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An all-around performer
Xavier Toscano brings energy to his music, acting gigs
Xavier Toscano says he wants people to feel his music, not just hear it. Its all about the energy, says the young, out artist. Toscano has had a lifelong love of music, his house was always filled with music growing up, and his family had an impressive collection of vinyl records. He moved to San Jose, Calif., from Mexico at the age of 5 with his parents and uncles and he still lives in the area. [Toscano] is establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with among some of todays top DIY Pop musicians, according to the April Edition of I Am Entertainment magazine. Toscano describes himself as an all-around performer; hes a singer and dancer and has been featured in independent films in the San Francisco Bay area. MTV and Top 40 radio stations have influenced Toscanos work. He loves pop music and describes it as the soundtrack of everyones lives. The artists he believes influenced him the most are Madonna, Prince, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson and Tina Turner. Most recently he has been studying the career and music of Justin Timberlake.
Pop artist making waves and hits

Within the past year, pop artist/songwriter Consuelo Costin has been making waves with her music and videos. I love music and I love making videos that have a creative connection to the song, Costin says. The video for Costins hit song, Feel So Alive is an example of her willingness to bend the rules by intertwining a mortuary scene with an upbeat pop song about love. I thought the concept is amazing because you connect death with love. Romance comes in all different fashions, so scary, yet so fun, Costin says. Feel So Alive took a big jump on the U.S. Billboard Dance chart, earning her the No. 2 Breakout Artist slot for Hot Dance Club Play. Also, Naked spent an unprecedented 16 consecutive weeks on the U.S. Billboard Dance chart and peaked at No. 12. This hit also topped the USA National Club and Top 40 Dance Charts, and the ZipDJ and DDK Charts. Her songs have been featured in film and on television including Beach Girls, Pop Stars and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best. Costin has graced the pages of many international magazines including Prestige and Vogue. Costins introduction to music came when she was 11 years old after her parents wanted her to try something other than being a gymnast. My parents noticed how hard I was working at being a gymnast and they wanted me to try something different because they became concerned at all the physical stress I was putting on myself at trying to be the best, she says. So, I ended up trying out for the choir, but was rejected, and so I practiced hard and showed dedication, and six months later, I was accepted into the choir and I had one of the loudest voices. Costin believes that experience failing at first, working harder thereafter was an instructive moment that shows no matter how many times you fail, if you work hard, you can achieve your dreams. At last years Capital Pride, Costin performed in front of thousands of people. I had a great time. With the pulse, the drive, the energy, being around such diversity all celebrating one cause, it was a memorable experience. Costin says. Shes straight but supports the LGBT community because she feels strongly about equality. Costins next album is expected to be released in September and she has tours planned this summer. Find her online at costinmusic.com.
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The artists most recent album release X contains hits that are sure to be played on dance floors around the United States like Do It All Tonight and To the Sky. Toscano is excited about getting on the Capital Pride stage and is honored to perform in front of the U.S. Capitol. He has never been to Washington before and he has some exciting routines planned. Hes working with a choreographer in the area and is putting some dynamic numbers together, he says. When asked for specifics, Toscano simply says, You will have to come and find out in person. As always, he is blending his other talents into his performances to create a show with more depth. He never wants to stand on stage and simply sing a song. He loves Pride festivals because they give the community a chance to get together and celebrate our lives and accomplishments. It is not all about the glitz and glamour but instead about living our lives and being happy with ourselves. Toscano, who was afraid of performing early on has now overcome many of those fears, although right before he gets on stage he is going through his performance in his head, and hoping he doesnt forget his lyrics, which he admitted to doing early on in his career. He promised to not forget his lyrics for Capital Pride and to deliver an amazing show. Follow Xavier Toscano on Twitter @XToscano.
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Andrew Barnett is the Executive Director of the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), the only communitybased organization in the Washington, DC, metro area solely dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. SMYAL serves over 300 young people directly every year, and improves the lives of thousands more by providing expert training on LGBTQ youth issues to teachers, social workers, and other community members throughout the region. Andrew joined the SMYAL staff in 2005 and was named Executive Director in February 2009. Native to the area, Andrew began his involvement in LGBTQ youth advocacy by co-founding a gay-straight student alliance as a senior in high school, and continued his
involvement in LGBTQ student organizing while earning his B.A. at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Since then, he has devoted his professional career to serving the LGBT community. In 2010, Barnett received the Metro Weekly Next Generation Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of LGBT activists, artists, and leaders under 30 years of age. Andrews passion is empowering LGBTQ youth to be advocates and agents of change in the broader community. By getting SMYAL on solid ground, financially, programmatically, and organizationally Andrews leadership continues to have a significant positive impact on the lives of LGBTQ youth in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Not long after his appointment as Executive
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Director, Andrew led SMYAL to create a timely and critical study on the needs of LGBTQ youth that was published in early 2011. It was also the catalyst behind one of Andrews most important changes for the organization and one that has resulted in the transformation of SMYAL from a dropin support center to an organization that promotes youth leadership, self-efficacy, and advocacy. Youth still rely on SMYAL for emotional support as well as for services such as HIV testing, and the SMYAL youth center continues to be a safe space for LGBTQ young people. In addition to providing this critical support, SMYAL programming is now built on a youth leadership model that empowers LGBTQ teens and gives them the tools they need to become advocates for themselves and
their communities. By shifting the program focus, SMYAL is reaching more young people throughout the region, making SMYAL a vital resource for youth in the DC metro area. In addition, SMYALs vital cultural competency training for youth service professionals and youth allies brings awareness of LGBTQ issues to hundreds of individuals every year, helping to decrease homophobia and transphobia and increase support for LGBT youth throughout the region.
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Ebon Bell is the founder of B.O.I. Marketing & Promotions, LLC, which has served the LGBT community since 2006. In 2003, she began performing as E-Cleff, a drag king with the DC Kings, and was voted Best Drag King in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011. As E-Cleff, Ebon has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic States as well as in New York, Ohio, North Carolina, and Toronto, Canada. Ebon also helped to promote and sell the 2005 King Kalendar, which featured local drag kings, and organized a release party for the King Kalendar at Chaos. Ebon has been creating and promoting events for the LGBTQ community for the past six years, starting with the
First Annual Queer Womens Prom in September 2006, an annual event that benefitted The Womens Collective, a local non-profit organization that provides services and support to women living with HIV/AIDS. She expanded the Prom to the entire LGBTQ community and in March of this year produced the Sixth Annual Capital Queer Prom. Since its inception, the Prom has given over 2,000 LGBT adults and their allies a second chance to have the prom that many never had. She has also produced several womens parties such as Girl Confidential, Kitty Kat Lounge, and Ladies First at Fab Lounge. She has successfully produced womens parties that have benefitted Capital Pride for the
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past several years. Ebon currently sits on the board for the Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, assisting with Womens Wednesday networking events as well as hosting Metro Weeklys Outspoken series. Ebon has worked to make a difference in the lives of others through charitable contributions, sponsorships, and fundraisers, educational efforts, and handson volunteering. Her efforts have helped a diverse group of organizations, including Women in the Life, Whitman-Walker Clinic, One In Ten/Reel Affirmations, Wandas Will Project, Mautner Project, Transgender Health Empowerment, Youth Pride Alliance, DC Black Pride, and Capital
Pride. Currently she works closely with LGBT individuals and organizations to help them promote their own fundraisers and events and she has mentored several young lesbian women of color to help them with their career planning and event management skills. She feels it is very important to continue to be visible to reach true equality.
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Michelle Benecke has a distinguished public service career as a leader, advocate, and entrepreneur. Along with others, Michelle co-founded and led Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), the pioneering legal aid and policy organization that galvanized the successful effort to repeal Dont Ask, Dont Tell (DADT). SLDN provided legal assistance to thousands of military members, secured dozens of military reforms, built a national movement to overturn DADT and became the credible source for Capitol Hill, the executive branch, and military policymakers. Even now, Michelle continues her work advising advocates and military
officials on the transition to a postDADT military. In this capacity, Michelle has interacted regularly with Administration officials, military leaders, and Congress. She has testified before Department of Defense advisory committees and Congressional panels and appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, and various other network news programs. A recognized expert in her field, Michelle has authored numerous publications, op-eds, and guest blog spots, including pioneering essays on how the militarys policies on sexual orientation have disproportionately harmed women.
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Michelle began her career as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and was among the first women to lead combat arms soldiers, including as the founding commander of a new surface-to-air missile battery. Currently as a federal civil servant, Michelle has served in various leadership roles establishing and building homeland security organizations. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Law School, where she was recently selected as a Wasserstein Fellow in recognition of her public service accomplishments.
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Kevin Platte, originally from Virginia Beach, VA, has been a DC resident for over 20 years. In 1994 he founded the DC Cowboys Dance Company on a whim for what he thought was going to be a one-time performance. He wanted to put together his own unique style of entertainment for the local DC gay rodeo benefit. Kevin gathered some of his friends from the local gay country/ western nightclub and together they performed a few dance numbers. Their efforts were so well received that they decided to continue entertaining at other LGBT events. Now in its 18th and final season the DC Cowboys have achieved international fame, representing the DC gay community
throughout the world. Through Kevins singular guidance as Artistic and Executive Director, the dance group has provided an artistic outlet for gay men to express themselves as choreographers and dancers. Quite remarkably, Kevin has done this all as a volunteer. Under his leadership, the DC Cowboys have given back to the gay community by providing support and free entertainment to numerous organizations and raising tens of thousands of dollars for HIV/AIDS charities through the sale of their calendars and DVDs. What Kevin formed with a few friends who wanted
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to dance at the rodeo has grown into a DC institution that has become an integral part of the gay cultural scene in the nations capital. The Cowboys have been a mainstay on the Capital Pride stage and in the Parade. Under Kevins direction, the DC Cowboys, have supported numerous communitybased HIV/AIDS support organizations, including Whitman Walker Health, Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry, DC AIDS Ride, DC AIDS Walk, Food and Friends, Inova Health, Paul Malerba Foundation, and Lazarus House in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This local dance company was a hit at the closing ceremonies of the Chicago Gay Games as well as in Dublin, Ireland, and
for four years at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary. Their most visible appearance was on the third season of NBCs Americas Got Talent where they made it all the way to the live semifinalist show in Hollywood.
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Justin B. Terry-Smith served in the United States Air Force from 1999 to 2003, when he was honorably discharged with various awards and decorations. He moved to Washington DC where he began working at Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc., a non-profit organization for those living with HIV/ AIDS in Washington, DC. In the summer of 1999, he helped organize Students Opposing Brutality in Burma, a group that sent students to Burma to document and expose injustices there. Justins work with Us Helping Us is committed to improving the health and well being of black gay men through innovative programs and services. In 2005 Justin learned that he was HIV positive. After
searching for information about other African American gay men who were living with HIV - and finding none Justin established Justins HIV Journal. The Journal is a blog that details his life with HIV. In November 2009 Justin won the title of Mr. Maryland Leather and was the recipient of the Mr. Maryland Leather Brotherhood Sprit Award. As Mr. Maryland Leather, Justin raised funds for the Elizabeth Glazier Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Justin was interviewed on the Logo Network for an HIV + Me episode that aired in April 2010 in which he shared his story of living with HIV. In 2011 Justin published a childrens HIVthemed book, I Have a Secret. In this
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heartwarming tale, a young boy is forced to keep his HIV status a secret from his friends and schoolmates until, after talking to someone; he is given the chance to share his secret. The young boys life and the lives of those around him are changed forever. The books first edition sold out. Justin used his book to help protest the decision by the Milton Hershey School in Pennsylvania to deny entry to an HIV positive student. In February 2012 Justin began authoring an advice column entitled Just*in Time, for A&U, Americas AIDS Magazine. Since then he has started his own campaign in collaboration with thebody.com called, Write a Letter to HIV Campaign. He continues to speak at college and universities about life with HIV/AIDS.
Justin has used the challenges and struggles in his own life for the betterment of others. He has stepped up to adversity with courage, strength, confidence, fear, humility, and a vigor that inspires all who encounter him. Beyond organizing and leading numerous fundraisers, Justins outreach programs, blog postings, and informational sites are accessible to thousands across the country. He has been a positive influence in many diverse venues and his book has influenced schools and parents dealing with the issue of HIV/AIDS.
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Since 1995, Cyndee Clay has been an advocate for those engaged in sex work. She has developed harm-reduction based programs and provided technical assistance and training for medical and social service providers both in the United States and internationally on topics including HIV Prevention, LGBT Sensitivity, Sex Work and Harm Reduction. Clay served as the representative on the Ms. Foundations first collaboration, Healthy Girls/Healthy Women, and serves on the Washington, D.C., Community HIV Prevention Planning Group, and the D.C. Department of Health working group on Substance Use and HIV. Clay also represents Washington, D.C., on the national Urban Coalition of HIV/AIDS Prevention Services.
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Mark Meinke was raised in the Chicago area, educated at Macalester College, Harvard Divinity School and the American University of Cairo. As a child he was fascinated by the Middle East; he read and reread T.E. Lawrences Seven Pillars of Wisdom and tried teaching himself Arabic. At the age of 14, he discovered The Society of Friends (the Quakers), and he would bike five miles each Sunday to the nearest Quaker meeting. At Macalester College, in St. Paul, Minn., he concentrated on Middle Eastern Studies, joined the Friends Meeting, and became an anti-war draft counselor, living in the Hague House commune. In 1969, Meinke received his first fellowship, traveling to Lebanon to write his honors thesis. For more than 17 years, he lived in Lebanon, Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia,
researching and writing on local history, studying linguistics, teaching English and accounting and working as a management trainer and manager of the Commercial Bank of Kuwait. In the United States, he worked for the Foreign Service in Washington, D.C., leaving that job to help a friend set up the U.S. office of an Arabic software company. He created the Drag Rag magazine chronicling D.C.s drag community and two years later founded the Rainbow History Project, the LGBT communitys archival and historical organization. After 10 years, he left Rainbow History. He met his partner, Frank Taylor, at a Rainbow History benefit. They started dating in 2007 and were married at the Friends Meeting of Washington on March 26, 2011. They live in Arlington with their three cats.
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Former D.C. resident and author returns to speak at TransPride
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Everett Maroon, keynote speaker for Capital TransPride, feels he has lived a colorful existence so far. After an appearance on Geraldo in 1993, Maroon landed a radio gig in Upstate New York where he talked about funny gay stuff on the radio, once a month for five years. My life has always been a little unorthodox, he says. Now he has written a comedic memoir titled, Bumbling Into Body Hair: A Transsexuals Memoir, which chronicles his transition through a series of humorous anecdotes. Maroon was scheduled to hold a book signing and meet and greet on the morning before his keynote speech at Capital TransPride at Westminster Presbyterian Church on May 19. My understanding is peoples eyes will glaze over around minute 45, so Ill keep it to 44 minutes, something like that.
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Maroon is returning to D.C., his home for 11 years, after four years in Walla Walla, Wash. I actually lived [in D.C.] from Halloween 1997 until Aug. 13, 2008, and I cant even explain why I know those dates, but I do. He went on his first date with his wife at Ellas Wood Fired Pizza and lived near Eastern Market where he was a regular on Saturday mornings. So there are little pieces here and there that Im sure will spark fond memories and heart pangs and all that, he says. Since the book came out in mid-March, Maroon has added touring and interviews to his already busy schedule as executive director of Blue Mountain Heart To Heart, an HIV advocacy and prevention non-profit. He is also working on a second book. And I have a 7-month-old, he says. So thats also a job. When writing his book, he took a comedic approach to a subject that is often written about in a heavier tone. I like to laugh my way through my anxiety, he says. I had some trouble for a while finding a publisher the publishing industry folks were expecting it to be angsty, or depressing I wrote it as a humor book because I kept seeing so many ludicrous things happening as I was thinking about, and then as I was transitioning. The way they market products to trans people, the way that people would come up with names for body parts because they werent comfortable with their own bodies. Maroon says the best experience hes had since publishing the book was a reading he did for a high school gay-straight alliance in Washington State.
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Four contestants vied for the titles of Mr. and Miss Capital Pride on May 12 at a pageant at Town Danceboutique. Between the Pride wear, formal wear, talent and question competitions were guest performances by Brandon Biller, Destiny B. Childs, Xavier Bottoms, Regina Jozet Adams, Patti Lovelace and Monet Dupree. Preston J. Adams, competing unopposed, was crowned
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Mr. Capital Pride 2012 and Alexandra B. Childs beat out her competition to be named Miss Capital Pride 2012. It makes me extremely proud to be able to represent our community as a whole, Childs said. By having this title, I hope that people can look at me just being myself and that it would encourage people to do the same.
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Riding into the sunset

D.C. Cowboys gearing up for final Capital Pride performance
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Making you wonder, Howd they do that? is the goal of many performance artists with the D.C. Cowboys, the question is how do they keep from falling off the flatbed truck at the parade each year? Especially when it rains! Of course we have people slip, says founder and director Kevin Platte. I always say, Whatever you do, dont fall off. Of course its barely a performance on a moving vehicle. Its more of a matter of exuding energy and excitement. You cant really do much choreography but weve never had anybody fall off. Were just trying to create some excitement without killing ourselves. When Capital Pride comes around next year, there will be a noticeable absence the Cowboys, a gay D.C. staple since 1994, are hanging up their hats, boots and jeans after this years season. They have performances throughout the year theyll be at a Pride event in Chattanooga, Tenn., in October among others but this is their last year performing at Capital Pride where, as usual, theyll be in the parade on Saturday and also on the main performance stage on Sunday.
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Theres no big story to the group breaking up Platte says he never intended for the group to continue indefinitely (or to continue at all for that matter it started as a one-off for a D.C. Gay Rodeo event) and that after 18 years of performing, touring and making calendars, he and several of the long-time members are ready for a break. He made the decision with input from the guys, all of whom are gay. Theyre all volunteers and all have careers outside of the group, so all performance and rehearsal comes out of their free time. We sensed this was a good time to end on a high note, Platte says. Weve performed just about everywhere except the moon and weve always wanted to keep it fresh, both for our guys and for the fans and after 18 years, I definitely need a break. The Cowboys say this years Pride will be a bittersweet occasion. Im sure it will be very emotional for us, says Chad Townsend, a long-time member with 11 seasons under his belt. Pride is always our biggest crowd locally its sad to think of this being the end. Keith Hixson, whos been in the group 12 years, agrees.
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Id kinda told myself anyway, Maybe one more year, he says. Its kind of sad but were not getting any younger. Im 46 now and, I dont know, you want to be as young as you can but you also realize youre not as cute as you used to be. But yeah, itll be bittersweet for me because were like a big family. Weve traveled together and roomed together for so many years, its like a big brother group in a way. Townsend says Platte threw out the idea of a farewell tour/season to the guys last year. Many agreed it was a good time to bow out. I think a bunch of us felt similarly, Townsend, 39, says. It wasnt like this big, shocking announcement that the group was over. We all said, Lets do one more year for the fans. The Cowboys are essentially a dance performance troupe. As anybody whos hung out in D.C. LGBT circles for any length of time knows, they perform choreographed synchronized routines often in country-western apparel that usually features shirts being ripped off early on. Theyve performed to a wide variety of pop and country songs, from Lady Gaga to ABBA to Cher to Madonna to Keith Urban to Dolly Parton to Big and Rich, whose hit
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Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy is one of their trademark numbers. They also incorporate jazz and musical theater numbers and performed at the Sziget Festival in Budapest last year, on Americas Got Talent (NBC) in 2008, the Gay Games, on gay cruise ships, for HIV/AIDS charities, at Pride festivals all over the country and more. Though Platte is the only original member, several of the troupes 12 dancers have been members for many years. One former member, Enrique, whom Platte calls a fan favorite, came back for the farewell season. Dancers audition to join. Platte says its a rigorous commitment hes turned away as many dancers as hes let join over the years. Thats always been tough to do, he says. Usually its a matter of them just lacking the technical ability to do it. Though theres at least one set of former Cowboys who started dating and is still together (one is Gay Mens Chorus choreographer Craig Cipollini), Platte has always discouraged dating among dancers. Townsend says being a Cowboy definitely has its perks. Aside from all the great traveling opportunities its brought, he says being in the group can help pique interest on the dating scene. Though several of the dancers are in
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relationships, hes single. It can definitely help your social game, though there are guys too, who either have never heard of us or just dont care, he says. Hixson says the group has more straight fans in Europe while it skews gay in the U.S. He remembers being practically mobbed at autograph signings abroad. I think in Europe they just dont see Cowboys so they just go crazy for us there, he says. Its almost like Chippendales or something. We were signing all these breasts and stomachs. You just dont see that in the states. Though Platte isnt sure where or when the final performance will be, he says this is absolutely their last time at Capital Pride. Visit dccowboys.org for performances, photos, video clips and more. I just want folks to remember us as a group that left smiles on the faces of people who watched us, Platte says. Weve always had such a good time doing it, we just want to make sure weve passed that on to our fans and the people in the audience as well. The Cowboys will hit Prides main stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10.
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Bernie Delia President of the Board of Directors Capital Pride

Ryan Bos Executive Director

Vincent C. Gray Mayor, District of Columbia

Eleanor Holmes Norton

David A. Catania Councilmember, At Large Chairman, Committee on Health

Adam P. Ebbin Member, Virginia Senate

Jay Fisette Member, Arlington County Board

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Blair Underwood Health Center

All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church

Brother Help Thyself

Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

The DC Center for the LGBT Community

DC Child and Family Services Agency

D.C.s Different Drummers

DC GLBT Arts Consortium

Food & Friends

Gay Mens Chorus of Washington

GLBT Outreach and Engagement (GLOE) at the DC JCC

Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens

Human Rights Campaign

Latino GLBT History Project

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Womens Party 10PM

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The DC Center (1318 U ST NW)

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FILM Screening: Melting Away

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Gaylarious! 8PM - 10PM

Affiliate Event: Riot Act Comedy Theater 801 E Street, NW

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Orientation 10AM - 12PM

Community Partner: DC/CFSA 400 6th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024

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