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Antarctica is ‘The World’s First LGBT-Friendly Continent’
the continent was given the honor by Planting Peace
(Photo via Planting Peace)
Antarctica might be deathly cold, but it does have one reason it might be worth a visit. It’s been claimed to be “The World’s First LGBT-Friendly Continent” by non-profit organization Planting Peace.
The organization traveled across Antartica carrying a Pride flag to symbolize equality for LGBT people living in Antarctica as well as LGBT people living all over the world.
Aaron Jack, president of Planting Peace, spoke with The Huffington Post about how going to Antarctica was a symbol for the LGBT community.
“I traveled to Antarctica to play a role in spreading visibility for the need for basic human rights for the LGBT community,”Aaron Jackson, president of Planting Peace, told The Huffington Post. “It was an honor to carry the Pride flag throughout Antarctica, and Planting Peace will not stop fighting for LGBT rights until all sexual and gender minorities experience full, fundamental rights in every corner of the world.”
This isn’t the first grand gesture Planting Peace has made for LGBT rights. It also created the Rainbow Equality House next to the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., and erected a billboard in Morehead, Ky. calling out Kim Davis’s homophobia.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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