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  • NBJC Honors 11 Extraordinary Black LGBTQ Women at Wisdom Awards

    The National Black Justice Coalition, the nation’s leading civil rights organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ people, will host its Third Annual Legendary Elders Wisdom Awards...

  • The Real McCoy

    He's the man about town who seems to know everybody, but who's hard to pin down. Not that you'd have a chance, since Nick McCoy...

  • Threat Prompts D.C. Evacuations

    Following a reported bomb threat, the Human Rights Campaign and other LGBT organizations in Washington evacuated their offices today. According to Fred Sainz, HRC's vice...

  • Awaiting Appointment

    While some appointments have been named by Mayor Vincent Gray's new administration, there is no official word as yet regarding who might take over as...

  • Census Overlooks Many Same-Sex Couples

    One in seven same-sex couples won't be identified as such in 2010 U.S. Census results, according to a new study. And the options on the...

  • Working the Numbers

    When people hear about census-taking this time of year, it usually involves the story of Joseph and Mary trekking to Joseph's hometown of Bethlehem to...

  • Congressional Calling

    The biggest news to come out of President Obama's Sept. 9 address to a joint session of Congress had less to do with health care...

  • Keeping the Faith

    Not every preacher, not every church, not every congregation opposes the rights of GLBT people -- but far too many people believe that's the case....

  • Task Masters

    Outside, it's a cold and sunny January afternoon. Inside the sixth-floor offices of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the entryway is piled high...

  • Nipper Nabs National Job

    Darlene Nipper, head of Mayor Anthony Williams' Office of LGBT Affairs from 2005 to 2007, returns to a leadership role beginning Oct. 1 with the...

  • Hometown Heroes

    When it comes to the pageantry of parades, beyond the floats and marching bands, there is something romantic about the notion of ''grand marshals.'' That...

  • The Kids Are All Right

    Unlike the past two years, it didn't rain. And by midday, there was an exuberant mood and plenty to see and do at the 11th...

  • Youth Pride Allies Reception Honors Community Activists

    As part of its 11th annual celebration, the Youth Pride Alliance is honoring three allies who have contributed to the well-being and growth of GLBTQ...

  • Nipper Sets Departure Date

    It's official: Darlene Nipper is stepping down as director of Mayor Fenty's Office of LGBT Affairs. Beyond that, the details get a bit muddy. While...

  • Finding the Bridge

    It was an emotional appointment for Darlene Nipper and much of the district's GLBT community. Her predecessor, Wanda Alston -- the first to head Mayor...