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Virgin Atlantic announces first Pride flight with LGBT cabin crew and pilots
The special trip will include drag bingo, speed dating and more
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Virgin Atlantic will have its first ever Pride flight, from London to New York City, on June 28, 2019 for World Pride Day.
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star Tituss Burgess will host the flight which will feature an all LGBT cabin crew and pilots.
“The LGBT community has made enormous strides over the last 50 years, and I’m so proud to partner with Virgin Holidays and Virgin Atlantic to mark this occasion in style and celebrate the hard-won freedoms from those who came before us,” Burgess said in a statement. “At a time when we’re seeing the rights of minority groups under threat, it is more important than ever we stand up and make our voices heard.”
This won’t be an ordinary flight. Passengers will enjoy an onboard DJ, drag bingo, speed dating, a Judy Garland sing-along and other in-flight entertainment.
World Pride Day in New York City will mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
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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