A presentation at the Fort Meade US Army Garrison's 2022 LGBTQ Pride Month Observance: All Together--Equality, Unity, Service by RHP director of archiving, Vincent E. Slatt
The race, which began in 1986 with a group of 25 drag queens running down the street wearing high heels, is a commemoration of LGBTQ history in D.C. News4’s Tommy McFly reports from 17th Street with a tour by RHP's Vincent Slatt. They visit JR's Bar…
Lesbian Avengers were known for their street theater and in-your-face activism. Lesbians would often "eat fire" at their demonstrations as a symbol of taking power back from those who attempt to destroy us. Among their symbols were a bomb with a…
The GLBT choral movement has empowered individuals to come forth about their identities in a safe and welcoming environment. This documents purpose is to portray the origins, purpose, and history of the GLBT choral movement, including history from…
This was the newsletter published every two months, depending on the contributions received. They were written by students and former students who felt sexism in all of its aspects is intolerable and must be alleviated to insure the personal and…
This is the program guide for the 1993 March on Washington for lesbian, gay, and bi equal rights and liberation. The table of contents shows the different chapters of how the 1993 march began, and continued to work towards stopping hate.
A guide to Title 34 for D.C. residents; what the law should be doing to protect you against discrimination, how the city has failed to enforce the law, and what you can do about it. This should be used to understand Title 34, and how it should be…
This is the official booklet for the volunteer-created, DC Front Runners Pride Run 5k, on June 9, 2017, at the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C. In this, you will view the official program for that day including start time, end time,…
This introduces the D.C.-based Friends radio program, one of the longest-running gay-themed radio shows in the country. It aired from 1973 to 1982, that gave an hour of programming each week. It was "radio for and by the gay community" and welcomed…
This is a delicious resource for LGBTQ+ diners and friends in DC, MD, and VA. This guide includes many different fantastic places including their name, address, and numbers.
This 2009 Capital Trans Pride was at the Madison Hotel, 1177 15th St NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. This starts off with the awards ceremony and explaining common transgender terminology. It also introduces…
This piece goes into depth about Earline Budd's journey, starting with her behind bars. She has become a major activist for the trans community and includes an interview about this journey. Metro Weekly were the one's who specifically interviews…
Desperate Times. Desperate Actions. This flyer was apart of the Act Up movement, called Stonewall. This started at 10 AM on June 26, 1994; starting at Sheridan Square up to Central Park.
This goes over "Suzy Cruzy's" do's and dont's, worst pick-up lines from good to bad, cruisability quotient, and to remember Suzy says, "It's always best to say 'yes'." The last page includes Suzy's Hot spots, and the purpose of cruising meaning to…
The resource begins with highlighting the special showcases that would be present during this year, 2018. With the end credits, it shows all screenplay reviewers, special thanks, interns the Board of Directors, and the staff.
As part of its "Trans History Initiative," the Rainbow History Project hosted a "Talking Trans History" panel with Earline Budd, Rayceen Pendarvis, and Gabrielle "Gibby" Thomas. Earline Budd has been a trans-identified activist since the 1970s.…
This is the official resource for the Pride Guide in Washington D.C. May 27-30 2022, including a proclamation from the mayor. It introduces a welcome statement and a rundown of how DC Black Pride will be run/formatted. There were various workshops…
On September 14, the Democratic Primary brought six of the seven candidates endorsed by the club (Gertrude Stein Democratic Club) won. There was a great influence from the club within the gay and lesbian communities. The club's support for these…
This is the official resource for the eighth annual Washington D.C. Human Rights Campaign Fund Dinner. It was called many faces, one vision, for the many faces at this gala represent the larger community focusing on the same vision of full and fair…