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Burt’s Bees partners with GLSEN for Pride lip balm collection
‘We love every flavor’
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Burt’s Bees and GLSEN have teamed up to release a Limited Edition Rainbow Pride Lip Balm Pack for Pride month.
The lip balm collection has rainbow packaging and features six flavors in Pomegranate, Mango, Beeswax, Eucalyptus, Vanilla Bean and Acai Berry.
“As a member of the North Carolina community and an employer of LGBT people, Burt’s Bees affirms the rights and opportunities of all LGBT citizens. We value diversity and inclusion in all cases, and in light of recent events in our home state of North Carolina, we stand firmly against any act or institutionalization of discrimination in any public or private venue,” Burt’s Bees General Manager Jim Geikie said in a statement on its website.
“There is room for everyone in our hive so this pride season we celebrate you and the LGBT community. After all, Love is Natural! #uncaplove,” Burt’s Bees website reads.
The collection is $16.99 and is available online and in a limited number of Target stores. Burt’s Bees has pledged to donate $10,000 to GLSEN.
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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