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Lesbian McHugh to appear

‘L Life’ author will be at Busboys and Poets for discussion

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15 years ago

June 9, 2011

Staff reports

Author Erin McHugh will be at Busboys and Poets this week. (Photo by Jennifer May)

Author Erin McHugh and Nan Buzard, senior director of international response and programs at the American Red Cross will be discussing service on a local and global stage and the future of the LGBT movement within the greater context of Pride month at Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St., N.W.) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Buzard is one of 27 women featured in McHugh’s recently released book, “The L Life: Extraordinary Lesbians Making a Difference.” Some of the other women featured are actress Jane Lynch, comedienne Kate Clinton, cartoonist Alison Bechdel and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum.

This is a free event that will take place in the Langston Room and is co-sponsored by Abrams Books.

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PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fifth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Manassas, Va.

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21 hours ago

May 19, 2026

Landon Shackelford

Mayor of Manassas Michelle Davis-Younger, center, cuts the ribbon to open Equality Prince William Pride at Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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3 days ago

May 17, 2026

Daniel Truitt

Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)