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Dustin Lance Black’s LGBT miniseries ‘When We Rise’ gets debut trailer
ABC show gives first look at LGBT rights movement
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ABC has released the debut trailer for its upcoming miniseries “When We Rise,” which chronicles the history of LGBT rights starting from Stonewall in 1969 through the present day issue of marriage equality.
Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black, whose writing credits include “Milk,” penned the project and directs a few episodes. “Milk” director Gus Van Sant serves as executive producer and also directs.
The cast includes Guy Pierce as LGBT activist Cleve Jones, Rosie O’Donnell as Del Martin, co-founder of the nation’s first lesbian organization, Mary-Louise Parker as activist Roma Guy, Rachel Griffiths as Guy’s wife Diane and Whoopi Goldberg as Pat Norman, the first openly gay employee of the San Francisco Health Department.
“When We Rise” premieres in February.
Watch the trailer below.
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Washington Spirit host largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the team’s annual Pride Night at Audi Field this past Saturday. Highlighting that evening’s Pride-themed festivities was a
halftime drag performance, featuring over a dozen drag performers from around the
DMV. It was the largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history.
Performers included: Shiqueeta Lee, KCByonce, Citrine the Queen, Elektra Gee, Kabuki Bukkake, Delila B. Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Tara Ashleigh Austin, Gigi Couture, Dorsell Phinn, Tula, Twix the Drag Queen, Bootsy Omega, Princeza.
The 2023 Reston Pride Festival was held at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Va. on Saturday, June 3. The music group Betty was the headliner of the festival.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @RestonPride for @WashBlade . @bettymusic performing: pic.twitter.com/sZaIlVANi8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
The City of Alexandria, Va. held its sixth annual LGBTQ Pride Festival at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday, June 3.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Alexandria Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/bG0fJk24Lv
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
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