Al Sharpton and others spoke at downtown D.C. press conference
Organization had declined to join coalition of groups defending state law
Owner of 9:30 club hosting concert featuring gay performer
The repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" became official on Sept. 20, 2011
Frank Oldham stressed it remains important to honor those lost to the epidemic
Authorities detained Leannes Imbert Acosta in Havanafor 12 hours on Sept. 11
Both the Washington Blade and Metro Weekly have been targeted
Tickets to the Manhattan event ranged from $250-$25,000.
Baltimore officers took Quinton Bass of Raleigh, N.C., into custody on Aug. 31
Ads featuring five trans Washingtonians will appear throughout the city this fall
