Arts & Entertainment
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black announce birth of their first child
Their son Robbie Ray was born via surrogate
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black (Photo courtesy of Instagram)
Olympic diver Tom Daley and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black announced the birth of their son Robbie Ray over the weekend. This is the couple’s first child together.
They both shared the news on Instagram that their son was born on Wednesday via surrogate.
“Welcome to the world our precious little Robbie Ray Black-Daley,” Daley captioned a photo of the baby’s feet. “The most magical moment of my life. The amount of love and joy you have brought into our life is immeasurable. Our precious son.”
Black posted a photo of the couple holding their son’s head captioned, “Welcome to the world little Robbie Ray. Thank you for bringing so much love and light with you. And thank you to those who helped turn our dream of having a family into this wonderful reality.”
Their son is reportedly named after Daley’s late father who died from a brain tumor in 2011.
Daley and Black revealed they were expecting their first child via surrogate in February. The couple wed in 2017.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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