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Don Cheadle stands up for trans youth on ‘SNL’
The ‘House of Lies’ star made bold political fashion statements


Don Cheadle made a quiet but bold statement of
The “House of Lies” star, who was hosting the show, wore a T-shirt that read “Protect Trans Kids” when he introduced musical guest Gary Clark Jr. He didn’t say a word beyond making the introduction but the shirt spoke volumes.
The T-shirt was praised on social media including by transgender activist Janet Mock.
#ProtectTransKids, a reminder from the hero himself @DonCheadle https://t.co/0Ka15pITBw
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) February 17, 2019
Transphobic TERF culture needs to end.
— MUNROE ? (@MunroeBergdorf) February 17, 2019
The well-being of trans children depends on it. Thank you @DonCheadle for stepping up on last night's @nbcsnl and showing the world what allyship looks like. pic.twitter.com/rFKjrxRIxg
I want a tee shirt of this picture ♥️@DonCheadle https://t.co/A4y6xKMaji
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 17, 2019
Don Cheadle for ever pic.twitter.com/SnbTxpGrLn
— rhea butcher (@RheaButcher) February 17, 2019
Cheadle also made another political statement via his fashion choices at the end of the show. He donned a Russian hockey jersey with the word “Trump” and the number “45,” a reference to Trump’s presidency, written on the back.
Haha Legendary! @DonCheadle wore a Soviet Union CCCP hockey jersey at the end of the #SNL tonight with #Trump on the back of it with number 45 for his presidency! Well done Donny! #DonCheadle #agentorange pic.twitter.com/OVhkSQwdXY
— Alex Peers (@dj_themes) February 17, 2019
Cheadle acknowledged the wave of support on social media.
“I awoke to so much support and love,” Cheadle tweeted. “Thank
♥️✌?✊? to each and every one of you beautiful tweeps. i awoke to so much support and love!! thank you @nbcsnl for the opportunity to play and pay respect and throw shade in an historic space in an historic time. keep fighting, y'all. evil grows in the dark. ?
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) February 17, 2019
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Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C
Washington Blade’s unique archives chronicle highs, lows of our movement

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Pride in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade team combed our archives and put together a glossy magazine showcasing five decades of celebrations in the city. Below is a sampling of images from the magazine but be sure to find a print copy starting this week.

The magazine is being distributed now and is complimentary. You can find copies at LGBTQ bars and restaurants across the city. Or visit the Blade booth at the Pride festival on June 7 and 8 where we will distribute copies.
Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors, whose support has enabled us to distribute the magazine free of charge. And thanks to our dedicated team at the Blade, especially Photo Editor Michael Key, who spent many hours searching the archives for the best images, many of which are unique to the Blade and cannot be found elsewhere. And thanks to our dynamic production team of Meaghan Juba, who designed the magazine, and Phil Rockstroh who managed the process. Stephen Rutgers and Brian Pitts handled sales and marketing and staff writers Lou Chibbaro Jr., Christopher Kane, Michael K. Lavers, Joe Reberkenny along with freelancer and former Blade staffer Joey DiGuglielmo wrote the essays.

The magazine represents more than 50 years of hard work by countless reporters, editors, advertising sales reps, photographers, and other media professionals who have brought you the Washington Blade since 1969.
We hope you enjoy the magazine and keep it as a reminder of all the many ups and downs our local LGBTQ community has experienced over the past 50 years.
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)






















The Washington Blade held its 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Friday, May 16. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer spoke along with State Sen. Russ Huxtable, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey, Blade Editor Kevin Naff, and Clear Space Theatre Managing Director Joe Gfaller. The event raises funds for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which was awarded to AU student Abigail Hatting.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)


















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