Arts & Entertainment
Barbie stands up for LGBT rights
the doll sported a ‘Love Wins’ T-shirt on Instagram
Barbie took a stand for LGBT rights in an Instagram post featuring the doll wearing a “Love Wins” shirt.
The post was part of celebrating Los Angeles-based fashion blogger Aimee Song who just got her own Barbie doll. Song has designed a line of “Love Wins” T-shirts with half of the proceeds benefitting the Trevor Project. The shirts are sold on Song’s website for $68. Barbie Style, an Instagram that features Barbie and her friends showing off looks, posted Barbie and the doll Song wearing the shirts.
“Proud to wear this “Love Wins” shirt with @songofstyle! Did you know that her exclusive t-shirts benefit different causes and non-profits? Such an inspiring initiative and fabulous few days I have spent with Aimee, she’s a doll! #barbie #barbiestyle,” the photo is captioned.
The internet was thrilled and immediately began welcoming Barbie to the LGBT community. So far, the post has received more than 35,000 likes.
barbie is gay now it’s official pic.twitter.com/WGF2TPjm53
— ela LANY TODAY (@lordesroses) November 24, 2017
good morning to miss barbie and miss barbie only she’s a member of my gay club right now pic.twitter.com/6dHiDVdr1p
— i’ve transformed my body into a dangerous weapon (@queermeras) November 27, 2017
barbie’s been bi wake up sheeple https://t.co/JhmnjhUOnr
— ?? (@forcIosers) November 25, 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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