Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Panel Discussions and Public Recordings Description An account of the resource Since 2001, the Rainbow History Project hosts public panels and group discussions on a wide variety of historical topics. Each of these sessions is recorded and available to researchers and members of the community. <br /><br />Some events were filmed and are available through the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBpdDGhR6XmUFVoEGLLeOA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RHP YouTube Channel</a>. Others are in audio-only format. <br /><br />All panels have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. If the recording does not stream from inside the record, please contact RHP for assistance: info@rainbowhistory.org Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per recording Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. All Rainbow History Project Public Panels are open to the public free of charge. All recordings are available to all researchers. In general, recordings capture comments of the moderator, panelists, and audience participation. Moving Image A series of visual representations that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. No, not yet transcribed. Video has subtitles. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available.<br /><br /><strong>VIEW ONLINE</strong><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/UfpiwONAtNc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RHP YouTube Channel</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2021 Rainbow History Project Community Pioneers Event Description An account of the resource The Community Pioneers awards recognize diverse community leaders for their roles as organizational founders, innovators, advocates and volunteers. <br /><br />In 2021, the Rainbow History Project honors 13 Community Pioneers for their diverse contributions to the Washington-area LGBT community: <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance</strong>,</span><span> which since its 1981 founding has addressed equal rights issues for LGBT Virginians from a state and local perspective</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Eboné F. Bell</strong>,</span><span> founder and editor-in-chief of Tagg Magazine and Tagg Communication LLC </span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Bart Forbes</strong>,</span><span> founding member of “Gay Fairfax,” a pioneering television newsmagazine program in Northern Virginia</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Ellen Kahn</strong>,</span><span> youth and family advocate, president of Rainbow Families, former director of the Lesbian Services Program at Whitman-Walker Health, and currently senior director of programs and partnerships at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Theodore Kirkland</strong> (deceased),</span><span> a co-founder of D.C. Black Pride in 1991, member of the Gay Liberation Front and Skyline Faggots, active community health volunteer and advocate</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Paul Marengo</strong>,</span><span> community leader through LGBT organizations including Reel Affirmations, Cherry Fund, and Pride celebrations for Youth, Latino, Black and Transgender communities</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>David Mariner</strong>,</span><span> executive director, CAMP Rehoboth, and former executive director of the D.C. Center for the LGBT Community</span></div> <div></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Mark Meinke</strong>,</span><span> founder and longtime chair, Rainbow History Project, and co-founder Rainbow Heritage Network, a national organization for the recognition and preservation of sites, history and heritage associated with sexual and gender minorities</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>David Perez</strong>,</span><span> community leader, including former service as chair, Advisory Committee to the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs; president, Latino GLBT History Project; and co-chair LGBTQ Task Force, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Michael “Micci” Sainte-Andress</strong>,</span><span> artist, health educator and advocate and an early leader in bringing African Americans into HIV/AIDS clinical trials</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><span><strong>Boden Sandstrom</strong>,</span><span> founder and owner of Woman Sound (later City Sound), the first all-woman sound company, which made LGBT rights rallies and the woman’s music scene possible, and her late partner, singer/songwriter </span><strong>Casse Culver</strong></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>• </span><strong>Alan Sharpe</strong><span>, playwright, director and co-founder of the African American Collective Theater in Washington in 1976, which now focuses on LGBT life and culture in the Black community. </span></div> <br /><br /><strong>VIEW ONLINE</strong><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/UfpiwONAtNc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RHP YouTube Channel</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Recorded November 2021 Kiplinger Library (DC History Center) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Rainbow History Project retains copyright of this panel and it is available for "fair use." Reproduction and commercial use of this material requires permission from RHP. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource The recording was done by Irene Rojas of Small Wonder Media (www.smallwondermedia.com). References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. See also "<a href="https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/exhibits/show/pioneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Community Pioneers: Creators of DC's LGBTQ Communities</a>" online exhibit. whitman-walker clinic