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Out on the Hill runs Sept. 14-17

Hundreds expected at annual National Black Justice Coalition event

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10 years ago

September 9, 2016

Mariah Cooper

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(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The National Black Justice Coalition hosts “Out on the Hill: the Post-Obama Era, What’s Next?” at various locations on Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept. 17.

“Building Black Futures: Issue Advocacy Day” on Capitol Hill is at the U.S. Capitol all day on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The focus will be on movement for black lives policy platform.

On Thursday, Sept. 15 the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation holds its 46th annual Legislative Conference at the D.C. Convention Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.The National Black Justice Coalition will have a booth.

Out on the Hill’s welcome reception will be at the Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) from 6-8 p.m.

“The Tipping Point: Fast Tracking the End of AIDS” is at D.C. Convention Center from on Friday, Sept. 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Events will include “Black Millennials: Building National and Local Political Power,” “A Blue Print for Meaningful Criminal Justice Reform” and more. A rooftop reception will be held at the Beacon Hotel (1615 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) from 6-10 p.m. with an open bar from 6-7 p.m.

There will be a closing brunch focusing on the stage of the black LGBTQ/SGL community at Acadiana Restaurant (901 New York Ave., N.W.) on Saturday, Sept. 17from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Registration is $75 through Friday, Sept. 9. Regular registration is $100 and on-site registration is $125. For more information and to register, visit nbjc.org.

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Anja Dick will host “Song Birds – Live Music Drag Cabaret” on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. at Shaw’s Tavern.

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Calendar: August 14-20

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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3 days ago

August 14, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, August 14

Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant.This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Women in their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, visit Facebook.

Saturday, August 15

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

LGBTQ People of Color will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ people of color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgement free. There will be all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Sunday, August 16

“Nellie’s DC Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. Come get served like a queen by a queen. Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets are $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, August 17

“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).

Tuesday, August 18

“Self-Defense Class with Avi Rome” will be at 12:30 p.m. Rome is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a full-time Martial Arts instructor with 25 years of teaching experience. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and is the director of the studio’s Adaptive Tae Kwon Do program for students with special needs. He has also run numerous self-defense workshops for various groups and situations. For more details, visit the center’s website.

Center Bi+ Roundtable will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting.Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.

Wednesday, August 19

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Movement for Healing” at 3 p.m. This trauma- and yoga therapy–informed class is designed to help guests gently reconnect with their body and their breath. Through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and grounding practices, guests will explore how to release tension, increase mobility, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and ease within. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, August 20

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the Center. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.

Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breath work and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.