2019 DC Black Pride Guide

PRIDE GUIDE MAY 24–27 WASHINGTON, DC

Title Sponsor

Liberty

Unity

Strength

Community

Partners

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Congressional Record

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Proclamation

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Welcome

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Participating Organizations + Vendors

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Saturday Workshops

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Award Winners

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Schedule

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Ride Share x Black Pride

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Renaissance Floor Plan

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Pride Help Desk Have questions? Come to the Congressional Ballroom Registration Area in the Renaissance Washington (host hotel) to get answers.

Friday, May 24: 2–9 p.m.

Saturday, May 25: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

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Disclaimer The sexual orientation or gender identity of attendees, advertisers, presenters and sponsors that participate in DC Black Pride is neither inferred nor implied.

The appearance of names or pictorial representation of individuals in this guide does not necessarily indicate the sexual orientation of such individual.

DC Black Pride is supported by many advertisers and the Center for Black Equity cannot take responsibility for any claims made by sponsors and advertisers.

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Recognizing the 29th Annual D.C. Black Pride HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 8, 2019 Ms. NORTON, Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing the 29th annual D.C. Black Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

This Memorial Day week the National Capital Region welcomes members of the African American LGBTQ community to celebrate "Our Truths In Harmony" at the 29th annual D.C. Black Pride.

The festivities begin May 20th at 5:00 p.m. with the Damian Ministries’ Black Pride Kick Off Reception and they close at 6:00 p.m. May 27th with Helping Us People Into Living’s “Pride In the Park” festival at Fort DuPont Park.

On May 21st, D.C. Black Pride honors its 2019 award winners at the D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) President and Chief Executive Derrick Johnson receives the President’s Award. The 2019 Welmore Cook Awards go to Bishop Allyson Nelson Abrams, founder prelate and pastor of Empowerment Liberation Cathedral, her spouse, Bishop Emerita Diana Williams, and Dr. Dii-Quartelai Quartey of the National Association of Retired Persons (NAARP) and the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Steven “Kahos” Wilson, Founder and CEO of Ovah the Top Productions and Executive Director of the OASIS Dance Company, receives the Unsung Hero Award. Black Pride recognizes True Colors United Senior Program Officer Kahlib Barton with the Leadership Award. ShiQueeta Lee, noted DMV Drag Entertainer and costume designer, is honored with the Earline Budd Award.

Black Pride acknowledges U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Impact Specialist Derrick

Câoméi “Strawberry” Cox as the Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year for 2019. Gail Oliver and Nana Amuah-Afenyi VI (born Peggielene Bartles, known informally as “King Peggy”), chief of Tatum Ghana, receive the Curtis L. Etherly, Jr., Ally Award. Michael Beale of Mb Staffing Services, LLC, receives the D.C. Black Pride Small Business Award.

This year, Black Pride initiates the Alan Sharpe Award for contributions to art by awarding it to its namesake, Alan Sharpe, Founding Artistic Director of Washington, D.C.'s African-American Collective Theater.

Black Pride continues through Memorial Day with town halls, educational workshops, a poetry slam hosted by Mary Bowman, an interfaith worship service, and social events, including breakfasts, brunches, dinners and happy hours.

D.C. Black and Lesbian Gay Pride Day began my first year in Congress. On Sunday, May 26, 1991, 800 people gathered at Banneker Field on Georgia Avenue. I have watched it mature from an ad hoc event to one of the world's preeminent Black Pride celebrations. Now D.C. Black Pride draws more than 50,000 participants from the United States, Africa, Europe and the Americas to our nation's capital.

D.C. Black Pride fostered the beginning of the Center for Black Equity (formerly known as the International Federation of Black Prides, Inc.) and the “Black Pride Movement,” which now consists of 53 Black Prides on four continents. I commend the volunteer Advisory Board that assists Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr., Jeffrey Richardson, Michael S. Hinson, Jr., C. Hawkins, Kenya Hutton and Genise Chamber-Woods in the planning and execution of D.C. Black Pride.

As Black Pride comes to town, I also take this opportunity to inform the celebrants and to remind my colleagues of the various limitations Congress has placed on the District of Columbia. Despite paying more federal taxes than 22 states and paying the highest per capita federal taxes in the United States, the residents of Washington, D.C. still do not have full voting representation in Congress.

I ask the House to join me in welcoming all attending the 29th annual D.C. Black Pride celebration.

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Our week started on Tuesday, May 21 with the DC Black Pride 2019 Awards Reception at The Park at 14th. This year’s honorees are Allyson N. Abrams, Diana Williams, Nii-Quartelai Quartey, Queen Adesuyzz, Kahlib Barton-Garçon, Steven Wilson, Derrick Johnson, Derrick “Strawberry” Cox, Shi-Queeta-Lee, Michael Beale-Mb Staffing Services, Peggielene Bartels “King Peggy” Gail Oliver and Alan Sharpe. This is just a sample of the 2019 offerings we will have through the Memorial Day weekend. Review the schedule in this guide and download our app (dcblackpride.org/app) for a complete listing of all our activities.

As we enter into the spirit of DC Black Pride, the Center for Black Equity must acknowledge the sudden passing last week of Mary Bowman who was the coordinator of the now renamed DC Black Pride Mary Bowman Poetry Slam. While our hearts are heavy with sadness and grief, we are inspired

by Mary’s dedication to our community as we continue to fight for LGBTQ equality and celebrate our heritage and culture. Mary is gone, but not forgotten.

We welcome you — our sisters and brothers — to our Nation’s Capital and the world’s first Black Queer Pride. Enjoy yourself, have fun and stay safe!

Earl D. Fowlkes Jr. President/CEO Center for Black Equity

Kenya Hutton Program Director DC Black Pride

WELCOME TO DC BLACK PRIDE

Once again, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 29th annual DC Black Pride. This year’s theme, Our Truths in Harmony, is an expression of the individual truths and paths in life that combine the strength of the Black LGBTQ community. This year we have another great lineup of events ranging from the Awards Reception, DC Black Pride CommUNITY Opening Reception which is being cohosted by more than sixty DC metro area organizations, Party with a Purpose, youth summit and transgender town halls, faith service, workshops, poetry slam, the Literary Café and a rich array of official DC Black Pride parties for women and men.

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ORGANIZATIONS + VENDORS The following organizations will participate in Rainbow Row: Organization + Vendor Expo Friday, May 25, 5–9 p.m.

• 6|4 • Achieving Joy • Annie’s Enterprises • Ask Dr. Ike • Black Nonbelievers of DC (Black Nonbelievers)

• Booz Allen Hamilton • Brooklyn Kings Apparel/IOP, Inc. • BryProducts • Capital Pride Alliance • Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC • DC Strokes Rowing Club • Fetish • Granite City Food and Brewery • Making U Fierce LLC • Mary’s Center • Old Gold Soul Press (Author Rashid Darden)

• Omega Entertainment • ONYX Mid-Atlantic • Peace Corps • PFLAG National • Phlavors • Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan • • • • • • • • • • •

Washington, D.C. Risque Business Publishing Sasha Bruce POWER The Change Project UCHAPS Ulive UnleashedDC Author Dwayne Vernon Via Whitman-Walker Health Women In The Life Association Zack’s Custom Creations

Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

• 6|4 • Achieving Joy • Annie’s Enterprises • Ask Dr. Ike • Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends

• Black Nonbelievers of DC (Black Nonbelievers)

• Booz Allen Hamilton • Brooklyn Kings Apparel/IOP, Inc. • BryProducts • Comcast Xfinity • DC Office of Human Rights • DC Public Library • DC Strokes Rowing Club • DC’s Different Drummers • Fetish • Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC • Granite City Food and Brewery • Human Rights Campaign • Making U Fierce LLC • Mary’s Center • Old Gold Soul Press (Author Rashid Darden)

• Peace Corps • PFLAG National • Phlavors • Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

• Risque Business Publishing • Sasha Bruce POWER • Seabury Resources for Aging • SMYAL • Author Kamari Talley • Team DC • The Change Project • The PRIDE Study & All of Us Research Program (AoURP)

• UCHAPS • Verizon • Author Dwayne Vernon • Via • Whitman-Walker Health • Zack’s Custom Creations

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Planned Parenthood Proudly Supports the Black LGBTQ+ Community Planned Parenthood is proud to see patients regardless of income, insurance, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or immigration status. We strive to provide health services that make every person who comes through our doors feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for — while providing the best possible care to 2.4 million people each year, including: •

Abortion

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HIV prevention tools

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Annual exams

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Birth control

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Cancer screenings

Hormone therapy for transgender patients (now available in 28 states)

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Sex education

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STD testing and treatment

Menopausal hormone therapy

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can explain the services they offer, talk with you about your options, and help you get the care you need. Call 1-800-230-PLAN or visit plannedparenthood.org to find a health center near you.

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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Building the Tribe: An Intergenerational Dialogue on Building Trusting Communities Presenter: Dr. Ikeranda Smith Renaissance Washington, Meeting Room 3 The purpose of this workshop is to illustrate the need for building trusting communities for African Americans who identify as LGBTQIA. Our community has historically been (and continues to be) discriminated against and has very unique needs that warrant a level of sensitivity. Through open dialogue and thoughtful activities, Dr. Ikeranda will discuss how to build solid support systems especially when family of origin is absent.

Participants will leave the session with a better understanding of the need for healthy dialogue about issues that are important to those who identify as LGBTQIA, strategies on how to build trusting and supportive relationships and an understanding on the self-work necessary to be able to live their best lives.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Resume Writing & Interviewing Facilitators: Booz Allen LGBTQ+ employees Renaissance Washington, Meeting Room 2 Your resume is a snapshot of your professional brand and expresses your interest in a specific job that aligns most closely with the position description. It’s important that this document speak to the skills and talents you possess. Work side-by-side with a Booz Allen LGBTQ+ employee to gain valuable tips and insights to best showcase your current and past experiences and stand out as an applicant.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Black, LGBTQ and Christian Facilitator: Earl D. Fowlkes Jr. Panelists: Bishop Allyson Nelson Abrams, Rev. Melvin Poindexter-Miller, Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley Renaissance Washington, Congressional A A panel of esteemed LGBTQ and Ally clergy will examine the stigma and seemingly inherent conflict that has been often associated with being Black, LGBTQ and Christian in our Western social construct.

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Washington, D.C.

TALK CTABLE E T E D N U Undetectable means reaching a point where the amount of HIV in your blood is so low it can’t be measured. It is important for your health and it makes it very unlikely to pass HIV to a partner.

Learn more at cdc.gov/StartTalking and cdc.gov/DoingIt

12–2 p.m.

Ask the Docs: Understanding Health and Wellness Presenters: Dr. R. Jones, MD FACOG; Dr. Theo W. Hodge Jr., MD Renaissance Washington, Franklin Square Watch it Live. This workshop will be streamed on facebook.com/dcblackpride Black and Brown Queer and Transgender people encounter barriers to health care that include concerns about confidentiality and disclosure, discriminatory attitudes and treatment, limited access to health care and health insurance, and often a limited understanding of their health risks. The goal of this workshop is to provide an informative and non-biased symposium on health, for Black and Brown Queer and Transgender people.

Anonymous questions can be submitted via mobile phone throughout the workshop.

1–3 p.m.

Introduction to Government Consulting Facilitators: Booz Allen LGBTQ+ Employees Renaissance Washington, Meeting Room 2 Join Booz Allen LGBTQ+ employees as they speak on a panel about their experiences in government consulting. Topics will include consulting in general, supporting clients, being African American and/or LGBTQ+ in the workplace, and disclosure in the workplace. There will be a Q&A after the talk for audience members to ask questions related to the conversations.

1–3 p.m.

Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Town Hall Facilitator: Taylor Lianne Chandler Presenters: Ian Brown, Bianca Rey, Maverick Hill, Monika Nemeth Renaissance Washington, Meeting Room 6 What can we truly do to create an inclusive community? This conversation will be led by a dynamic team of community activists that have donated hours in ensuring the transgender community is a better place for everyone under the umbrella.

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COMING TOGETHER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO HELP END THE HIV EPIDEMIC

We are united with the community— rallying together to correct misperceptions, erase false beliefs and to make prevention a priority for all those affected by HIV. This common goal is what unites us to never give up until the end of the HIV epidemic.

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2–4 p.m.

I AM IMPACT: It’s OVAH for Me - Story Telling Presenters: Terrance Payton, Ken Pettigrew, and Health Impact Specialists Renaissance Washington, Franklin Square In order to see community, you have to see the individual. No longer waiting on others. I am the IMPACT I needed to see. I can’t wait to see you too.

2–4 p.m.

Substance Use, HIV and Suicide Among Black Queer Communities “A Community Perspective” Presenters: Kenya Hutton, Demetrius Smith Renaissance Washington, Meeting Room 7 Meth, alcohol use, HIV and Suicide, has reached crisis proportions among the Black Queer community. Stigma, shame, isolation, and issues related to being black and queer often times lead to substance use and suicide. This session will explore this phenomenon in deeply personal terms.

In the case of the Black Queer communities, already bearing the burden of HIV, meth and alcohol use can be devastating to a community already struggling to find resources. By bringing awareness to this subject, we can begin to shift attention to meet needs of an overlooked community.

Looking ahead, members of the Black Queer community have opportunities to engage broader audiences with mechanisms that prioritize value and emphasize impact. This session will bring much needed information to the Black Queer community to empower them on how to make impact in this area and provide information to be prepared for this epidemic locally.

3–4:30 p.m.

Trans and Non-binary Youth Town Hall Renaissance Washington, Meeting Room 6 DC Black Pride will feature a panel of young trans and non-binary youth and young adults. This town hall is open to trans and non-binary people under the age of 29. The panel will be a moderated discussion about issues affecting our community. Topics will include life experiences in your identities, healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, having a fun and healthy sex life, and community activism for trans and non-binary millennials. There will be a Q&A and audience participation is encouraged. Bring a friend(s), love(s) or partner(s).

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Allyson N. Abrams Diana Williams

Nii-Quartelai Quartey Welmore Cook Award

Welmore Cook Award

Gail Oliver

Queen Adesuyi

Curtis L. Etherly Jr. Ally Award

DC Black Pride Leadership Award

Alan Sharpe

Steven Wilson

Alan Sharpe Award

Unsung Hero Award

Derrick Johnson President’s Award

Peggielene Bartels “King Peggy”

Curtis L. Etherly Jr. Ally Award

Kahlib Barton-Garçon

Shi-Queeta-Lee

Michael Beale Mb Staffing Services

Derrick “Strawberry” Cox

DC Black Pride Leadership Award

DC Black Pride Small Business Award

Earline Budd Award

Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year Award

SCHEDULE All scheduled events and locations are subject to changes. Download OurPride and get DC Black Pride schedule updates and more delivered right to your mobile phone.

All events being held in the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown (host hotel) are complimentary unless otherwise noted.

Social Events The Center for Black Equity has partnered with several organizations to provide various social events and parties. The social events and parties are planned and managed by the organization listed. If a social event or party is not listed in this guide, it is not an official DC Black Pride event.

Women • A 2 Zee Events, MIMSOL Entertainment and Onyx Entertainment: Unleashed DC 2019 • Women in the Life Association: 25th Anniversary Resilience Reunion Men • Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC: Wet Dreamz Live • DC Union (Omega Entertainment, K5 Entertainment, Xavier Entertainment): Supreme Fantasy 2019 Non-gender Specific • Honey Coated NightLyfe • ULIVE

Monday, May 20

Wednesday, May 22

5–7 p.m.

Damien Ministries Black Pride Kick Off Reception & Cocktail Hour Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St NW, WDC 200001

7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

DC Black Pride Kickoff (Wet Dreamz Live) FELT Bar & Lounge, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Tuesday, May 21 6–9 p.m.

DC Black Pride Awards Reception The Park at 14th, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005

7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

The Pregame (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Secret Lounge, 1928 9th St NW, WDC 20001

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Thursday, May 23 5–10 p.m.

Welcome to DC Black Pride Unleashed Happy Hour (UnleashedDC) Cambira Hotel Rooftop, 899 O St NW, WDC 20001 6 p.m.–12 a.m.

DC Black Pride Unity Ball Renaissance, Grand Ballroom Central/South 10 p.m.–2 a.m.

The Set Up: Welcome to DC Party (Wet Dreamz Live) Club Elevate, 15 K St NE, WDC 20002 10 p.m.–2 a.m.

Genesis Chapter XI (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Bar Code, 1101 17th St NW, WDC 20036

Friday, May 24 2–9 p.m.

Pride Help Desk Open Renaissance, Congressional Ballroom Registration Area 3–9 p.m.

Happy Hour/Meet & Greet (Wet Dreamz Live) Renaissance 5–9 p.m.

Rainbow Row: Organization + Vendor Expo Renaissance, Congressional and Grand Ballroom South/Center Foyer

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5 – 9 p.m.

The Opening Reception and Main Pass Distribution (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Renaissance 7–9 p.m.

29th Annual DC Black Pride CommUNITY Opening Reception Renaissance, Grand Ballroom 7–10 p.m.

ULIVE Presents 2nd Annual North vs. South Charity Game: Philly vs.

DMV Battle 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE, WDC 20020 8–11 p.m.

The Warmup (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Hard Rock Café, 999 E St NW, WDC 20004 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

Women In The Life Pop-Up Archive Gallery & Open Mic Reunion Renaissance, Congressional A }}$25 9–10 p.m.

Speed Dating Renaissance, Congressional B 10 p.m.–4 a.m.

Tease: The Official All Male Super Party (Wet Dreamz Live) Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, 1824 Half St SW, WDC 20024 10 p.m.–4 a.m.

The 3000 Men Supreme Workout (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Karma DC, 2221 Adams Pl NE, WDC 20018

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Things like using condoms and lube, getting tested regularly for HIV and other STIs, talking to your partner(s), and if you are HIV-negative, asking your healthcare provider about PrEP. Talk to a healthcare provider and learn more about your HIV prevention options at

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“I personally had been

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sitting there every year of my life saying, ‘I’m not going to live to see the next year ‘cause I have AIDS.’ But I don’t have AIDS. I’m just HIV-positive.

That’s a big difference.”

An Oral History Collection: The Intersection of HIV and Whitman-Walker Health in Washington, DC “I went in Whitman-Walker and I asked them – I literally told them I didn’t have no insurance and I wasn’t working and that I had AIDS and that I needed to try to get insurance. The guy that worked with me – I can’t remember his name – was as good as gold. Then he signed me up with Dr. Martins. Dr. Martins ran all the tests and actually after the tests came back he said, you are HIV-positive; you don’t have AIDS. You’re just HIV-positive. There’s a big difference in that.

That made me feel better because I personally had been sitting there every year of my life saying, ‘I’m not going to live to see the next year ‘cause I have AIDS.’ But I don’t have AIDS. I’m just HIV-positive. That’s a big difference. I didn’t learn that until I went to Dr. Martins. To this day, I praise Dr. Martins for everything he has done for me and everything that he is still doing for me – each and every day of my life.”

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS WITH

For 40 years, you have been the reason we exist. You have been our communities and our family. Serving you is our privilege. We See You!

Experience more stories at whitman-walker.org/40-Stories

11 p.m.–3 a.m.

Sweet Temptation All White Party (UnleashedDC) L8 Lounge, 727 15th St NW, WDC 20005

Saturday, May 25 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Pride Help Desk Open Renaissance, Congressional Ballroom Registration Area 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Rainbow Row: Organization & Vendor Expo Renaissance, Congressional and Grand Ballrooms South/Center Foyer 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Health Screenings Renaissance, MPO A,B 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Workshop | Building the Tribe: An Intergenerational Dialogue on Building Trusting Communities Renaissance, Meeting Room 3 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Workshop | Resume Writing & Interviewing Renaissance, Meeting Room 2 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Workshop | Black, LGBTQ and Christian Renaissance, Congressional A

12–2 p.m.

Workshop | Ask the Docs: Understanding Health and Wellness Renaissance, Franklin Square 12–5 p.m.

ONYX Mid-Atlantic presents ONYX University at DC Black Pride Renaissance, Congressional C 1–3 p.m.

Workshop | Introduction to Government Consulting Renaissance, Meeting Room 2 1–3 p.m.

Workshop | Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Town Hall Renaissance, Meeting Room 6 2–4 p.m.

Literary Café: Remembering Audrey Lorde Renaissance, Meeting Room 15 2–4 p.m.

Workshop | I AM IMPACT: It’s OVAH for Me - Story Telling Renaissance, Franklin Square 2–4 p.m.

Workshop | Substance Use, HIV and Suicide Among Black Queer Communities “A Community Perspective” Renaissance, Meeting Room 7 2–9 p.m.

Infamous DC Pride Day Party (Wet Dreamz Live) The Park at 14th, 920 14th St. NW, WDC 20005

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3–4:30 p.m.

Workshop | Trans and Non-binary Youth Town Hall Renaissance, Meeting Room 6 3–10 p.m.

Candyland (UnleashedDC) Stadium Nightclub, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018 3:30–7:30 p.m.

Mary’s House for Older Adults presents the 7th Annual PWAP Party with A Purpose Renaissance, Congressional AB }}Advance: $40 | Door: $60 3:30–8 p.m.

Tranquility Lounge with Making U Fierce by Genise D’Artois Renaissance, Meeting Room 2 }}Varies by Service

10 p.m.–4 a.m.

The Future Foundation presents The Pride Ride 10 p.m.–4 a.m.

Flewed Out (Wet Dreamz Live) Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018 10 p.m.–5 a.m.

Supreme Fantasy 6,000 Men Midnight Festival (Supreme Fantasy 2019) DC Eagle, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019

4–9 p.m.

The DC Black Pride Mega Appreciation Party (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Aqua, 1818 New York Ave NW, WDC 20002

11 p.m.–3 a.m.

Chocolate City: DC Pride’s Official Mega Ladies Party (UnleashedDC) Howard Theatre, 620 T St NW, WDC 20001

5 p.m.–12 a.m.

Game Room Open Renaissance, Carnegie

Sunday, May 26

6–9 p.m.

DC Black Pride Mary Bowman Poetry Slam Renaissance, Renaissance West

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9 p.m.–2 a.m.

Women In The Life Party 25th Anniversary Resilience Reunion Dance Party Renaissance, Congressional AB }}Advance: $40

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Pride Praise Party Renaissance, Congressional AB 12–4 p.m.

Honey-Coated NightLyfe presents Pride in Harmony Sunday Funday Brunch and Open Mic Exhale Bar & Lounge, 1006 Florida Ave NE, WDC 20002

1–8 p.m.

Wet N Wild Pool Party (Wet Dreamz Live) Private Undisclosed Location 1:30–5 p.m.

ULIVE presents Sounds of Pride Concert Renaissance, Congressional B 4 p.m.

African-American Collective Theater presents “One Night Stands” – Program A First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St NW, WDC 20001 4–10 p.m.

The Finale: DC Black Pride 2019 Closeout Rooftop Day Party (UnleashedDC) Big Chief, 2002 Fenwick St NE, WDC 20002 8 p.m.

African-American Collective Theater presents “One Night Stands” – Program B First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St NW, WDC 20001 5–9 p.m.

DC Black Pride Manhunt Super Party (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Eden Lounge DC, 1716 I St NW, WDC 20006 9 p.m.–4 a.m.

The Culture Super Party (Wet Dreamz Live) The Park at 14th, 920 14th St. NW, WDC 20005

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10 p.m.–4 a.m.

3,000 Men International Traffic Light Hookup Party #2 (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Ultrabar, 911 F St NW, WDC 20004

Monday, May 27 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Us Helping Us presents Pride in the Park Fort Dupont Park, Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019 4–9 p.m.

Rock the Block Indoor/Outdoor Festival and Show (Wet Dreamz Live) Club Elevate, 15 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002 8 p.m.–2 a.m.

Naked (Wet Dreamz Live) Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, 1824 Half St SW, WDC 20024 9 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

Apocalypse Meatloaf Chapter XI (Supreme Fantasy 2019) Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018

RIDE SHARE Via Ride Share x DC Black Pride In celebration of DC Black Pride we have partnered with Via ride-share to give you a chance to try out their service for free. Via now operates in all areas of DC and most recently expanded to also cover Arlington, Va. New riders can download their app (Apple/Android) and use the special promo code “DCBP2019” for a complimentary $10 credit for your trips during our 4 days of events. As our supporter you can enjoy this perk to check out Via’s top-quality drivers, efficient routes (no detours) and competitive pricing.

This offer is valid Friday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 28.

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