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49 celebrities honor Orlando victims in HRC tribute video

Laverne Cox, Lady Gaga make appearances

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49 celebrities eulogized the 49 Orlando victims in a video produced by Ryan Murphy in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) “Stop the Hate” movement.

The famous faces say the names and tell the stories of each victim in the 18-minute long video.

Celebrities include Lady Gaga, Laverne Cox, Jane Fonda, Demi Lovato, Lee Daniels, Colton Haynes, Tyler Oakley and Sofia Vergara. “American Horror Story” cast members both past and present also appear including Sarah Paulson, Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, Matt Bomer and Denis O’Hare.

“For too long, a toxic combination of anti-LGBTQ hate and easy access to guns has put LGBTQ people at disproportionate risk of violence and murder,” HRC said in a statement.

The video ends urging for action on gun safety legislation and against laws that harm LGBT people.

“Since the massacre, Congress has voted down common sense gun safety laws … four times. Meanwhile, more than 200 bills targeting the LGBTQ community have been introduced in states this year. It will take all of us to change that,” the video concludes.

HRC’s “Stop the Hate” campaign website includes a link to donate to the Orlando victims’ families and survivors. Supporters can also email Congress to “tell them to support common sense laws to protect all people in the U.S. from hate violence.”

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Special guests include Ts Madison, Kerri Colby

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Ts Madison entertains at the Black Pride Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at the Capital Hilton. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.

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PHOTOS: Silver Pride

Rayceen Pendarvis serves as emcee

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Rayceen Pendarvis was the emcee of Silver Pride 2025. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2025 Silver Pride Resource Fair and Tea Dance was held at the Eaton Hotel on Wednesday, May 21.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Queer film festival comes to D.C.

DC/DOX to showcase LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers

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DC/DOX film festival will take place in D.C. on June 12.

DC/DOX will host a film festival beginning on Thursday, June 12, at the Regal Gallery Place, Eaton Cinema, and the U.S. Navy Memorial Burke Theatre. 

This festival will premier LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers. Each screening will be followed by in-person Q&As with the filmmakers. 

For more details, visit dcdoxfest.com

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