— Family Research Council president Tony Perkins, who made the statement as part of a sermon at Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia, in which he called for the courts system to be abolished due to the recent spate of rulings against same-sex marriage bans that have taken place across the country. Source: Pink
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Step Afrika!: The Fruits of Our Labor -- Step Afrika! commemorates America's 250th anniversary with this premiere production "exploring rhythm, resilience, and the unfinished story of the American experience" through stepping, percussion, and striking visuals created in collaboration with artists Jakari Sherman, Conrad R. Kelly II, and Vusi Mdoyi (9/10-11/1, Fichandler Stage) ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993 atlasarts.org
Romeo -- A fast-paced, all-male, ages 13+ dance interpretation of Shakespeare's tragic love story, set to pop music by the likes of Rihanna, Madonna, and Måneskin, starring Tim Lewis as Romeo and Armani Colon as Julian (9/11-13, Lang Theatre) chitra.MOVES -- Weekly movement classes for adults drawing on Chitra's diverse background in Indian Classical dance, Hip Hop, and contemporary movement, allowing students to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace (9/17-10/22, Marley Studio) Afrocidade -- A powerhouse 10-piece ensemble of musicians, vocalists, dancers and narrators explore D.C.'s connection to Brazil's Salvador Bahia through a shared culture of music, song, dance, and stories (9/25, Lang) Furia Flamenco Dance Company: Zambomba! -- Furia Flamenco invites audiences into an immersive holiday fiesta weaving together flamenco footwork, soulful cante, and holiday villancicos (carols), with live music by Spanish guitarist Maestro Torcuato Zamora, flamenco guitarist and singer Juan L. Romero, singers Margarita Osorio and Jorge Porta, guitarists Guillermo J. Christie and Paul Villmoare, and the TorcuArt Choir (12/19, Sprenger Theatre)By John Riley on September 26, 2026 @JRileyMW
Fievel Crane, the transgender host of The Morning Mixtape on Charlottesville radio station 106.1 FM The Corner, quit on air earlier this month, saying their employer had failed to support them and had censored what they could say on the show.
A video of Crane's on-air resignation was posted to Instagram on September 4.
"Normally, this is where the one-second music quiz would be, but there will not be a quiz today because I'm quitting," Crane said during the broadcast. "I wanted to thank you for welcoming me to this town and to the corner over the past three years. you've been really amazing, particularly when I came out and changed my name.
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