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PHOTOS: Orlando remembered at Nats Night Out
Gay Men’s Chorus sings ‘True Colors’
Spectators and participants in the pre-game show at Nationals Stadium on Tuesday took a moment to honor the victims of the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Members of the LGBT community carried a large rainbow flag onto the field as the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper.
Team D.C., an umbrella organization for area LGBT-friendly sports clubs and leagues, held its annual Night Out at the Nationals on June 14. Gay former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, who now serves as MLB’s ambassador of inclusion, was on the field alongside Bishop Gene Robinson.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang the National Anthem with gay country singer Ty Herndon. “Will & Grace” actor Leslie Jordan threw out the first pitch wearing a “Make Baseball Fun Again” shirt.
Team D.C. Executive Director Brent Minor estimates that 3,500 people participated in the 12th annual Night Out at the Nationals.
- Leslie Jordan
- Bishop Gene Robinson
- ‘MLB is pleased to have the Washington Blade as one of the sponsors of our Midsummer Classic,’ said Billy Bean, Vice President & Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Major League Baseball. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
- The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
Spectators posted videos to the Team D.C. Facebook page. Watch here:
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
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