8 queens vie for $200,000 prize for charity in new season, premiering May 17
Blade interviewed Md. congressman, Angela Alsobrooks last week
Performer reads stories to kids and parents as three protest outside
Free event took place on Copacabana Beach on Saturday
Scholars praise financial, networking support
Silvester Belt is first LGBTQ person to represent Lithuania in Eurovision
Republican Va. AG part of multi-state effort
Agency proposing questions about sexual orientation and gender identity
Transgender issues are among those being discussed
Nancy Pelosi is also among this year's honorees
