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Lesbian McHugh to appear
‘L Life’ author will be at Busboys and Poets for discussion
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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