Arts & Entertainment
Emma Watson praised and bashed for supporting trans rights
The actress has often supported feminism


Emma Watson (Photo via Instagram)
Emma Watson publicly supported trans rights with a photo that has people both praising and slamming the actress.
Watson, 28, posted a photo of herself on Instagram and Twitter wearing a white T-shirt with the words “Trans Rights are Human Rights.” She also tagged LGBT and transgender advocacy groups in her posts.
This week campaigners in the U.K. are urging the government to revise its Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA). The act allows people with gender dysphoria to legally change their gender. Advocacy groups such as Stonewall want the act to include nonbinary identities and allow individuals to change their legal gender without medical approval.
Watson has been an outspoken feminist and many praised her for including intersectional feminism.
And just like that after tweeting in a real sense of overwhelm and exhaustion begging for non-trans friends to speak up, this comes up on my feed. Thank you very much @EmmaWatson https://t.co/jUwZq59YjW
— Josephine Baird (Josephine Krieg) (@dotty_p) October 18, 2018
She has always been the brightest witch of her age ?
— Carol Jones ? (@CarolJones_L) October 18, 2018
the future is EMMA WATSON pic.twitter.com/N6CY2T2k2i
— meri 9¾ (@anneweasIey) October 18, 2018
Watson also received backlash from others who had a problem with the “Beauty and the Beast” star being a trans ally.
If you mean that Trans women are ‘women’ in the sense that they present and wish to be perceived by society as women then go ahead and think that, but they aren’t female. Stonewall is lobbying to remove single-sex space exemptions. https://t.co/mxEbS3AGzC have a read of page 8.
— dobbysteacosy (@dobbysteacosy) October 18, 2018
as if anyone *doesn’t* believe that ‘trans rights are human rights’. What many of us disagree with is the notion that men’s human rights allow them to identify ‘as women’ just because they say so. @EmmaWatson
— Meadowswxxt ن (@MrsMeadowsweet) October 18, 2018
TRAs: Emma Watson is a white feminist terf ew
Emma’s PR: shit here we have to do something or men won’t like you and will possibly try to kill you
Emma: *sides with one of the most morally repugnant “charity” out there*— ellie (@lesleslieknope) October 18, 2018

The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















Music & Concerts
Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’
Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.
For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.

Friday, May 2
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, May 3
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 Support Group 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 judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 4
“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 5
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” 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 details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 6
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 7
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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.
Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. 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 with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].