Arts & Entertainment
Obergefell, Carter, Murray-Ramirez to be Capital Pride’s grand marshals
the three activists will be joined by Edith Windsor
Jim Obergefell (Photo Emma Parker Photography)
Capital Pride announced Jim Obergefell, Mandy Carter and Nicole Murray-Ramirez will join Edith Windsor as grand marshals for the 2017 Capital Pride Parade.
Obergefell was the plaintiff in the momentous Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide on June 26, 2015. Carter is the National Coordinator of the Bayard Rustin Commemoration Project of the National Black Justice Coalition. Her accomplishments include helping to found Southerners on New Ground (SONG) and the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). Murray-Ramirez is a Human Rights Commissioner in San Diego who founded the San Diego County Hate Crimes Fund and a Harvey Milk Student Scholarship.
“We are honored to have such a diverse cross-section of the community as Capital Pride Parade Grand Marshals,” Ryan Bos, Executive Director of the Capital Pride Alliance, said in a statement. “The combined commitment and accomplishments of these Grand Marshals in advancing the LGBTQ struggle is inspiring, and we hope their presence inspires and energizes everyone, especially new activists, in these challenging times.”
The parade kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 in the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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