Metro Weekly

Community Profile

  • D.C. Movie Bears

    By on October 20, 2004

    Members of the D.C. Movie Bears ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 2002 as a social activity group for gay/bisexual movie-enthusiast men and their friends in the...

  • Lambda Links (Golf)

    By on October 13, 2004

    ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 1999 to promote and provide a forum for golf camaraderie for gay, lesbian and bisexual people regardless of faith, ethnicity, race,...

  • LEAGUE (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgendered United Employees) at AT&T

    By on October 6, 2004

    LEAGUE members at a recent national leadership meeting Organizational Mission: LEAGUE at AT&T aims to lead, shape and change the workplace, the communities, and the...

  • D.C. Lambda Squares

    By on September 22, 2004

    Members of the D.C. Lambda Squares Mission: D.C. Lambda Squares provides opportunities for members, visitors and guests to dance in non-traditional roles and a comfortable...

  • D.C. Strokes Rowing Club

    By on September 1, 2004

    D.C. Strokes members at a recent club practice. Organizational Mission: The first gay and lesbian rowing club in the U.S., D.C. Strokes is committed to...

  • Triangle Artists Group

    By on August 25, 2004

    Members of Triangle Artists Group (TAG) MISSION: An organization of more than 100 lesbian and gay artists from the Washington-Baltimore area, including a wide spectrum...

  • Alexandria Gay and Lesbian Community Association (AGLCA)

    By on August 4, 2004

    Alexandria Gay and Lesbian Community Association Mission: AGLCA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that strives to enhance the quality of life for the local GLBT...

  • Capital Area Rainbowlers Association (CARA)

    By on July 28, 2004

    Capital Area Rainbowlers Mission: CARA is an association of GLBT bowling leagues that offers both bowling and social events. Founded: 1994 Number of Members: More...

  • District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC)

    By on July 21, 2004

    DC Aquatics Club Mission: A swimming team and social club for gays, lesbians and friends of the community Founded: 1998 Number of Members: Approximately 175...

  • Prime Timers of DC

    By on July 14, 2004

    Prime Timers of DC Mission: A social organization for mature gay and bisexual men and their admirers. Founded: 1997 Number of Members: Approx. 100 How...

  • Capital Tennis Association (CTA)

    By on July 7, 2004

    Mission: Coordinate and promote the sport of tennis within the Washington metropolitan gay and lesbian community. Founded: 1994 Number of Members: Approximately 225 How to...

  • The Ushers

    By on June 9, 2004

    The Ushers Mission: This theater-going group provides both ushers and audience members for small theaters throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Founded: 1990 Number of Members:...

  • DC Front Runners

    By on June 2, 2004

    The DC Front Runners Mission: A running group serving the greater metropolitan area gay and lesbian community and their friends. Founded: 1982. Number of Members:...

  • Washington Wetskins

    By on May 19, 2004

    Washington Wetskins Mission: The Wetskins are a water polo team dedicated to creating an environment in which the sport can be played regardless of sexual...

  • Radical Faeries

    By on May 12, 2004

    Radical Faeries Mission: A community-based organization of men and women who explore queer spirituality and promote an understanding of Earth-based religions and interfaith cooperation. Founded:...