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DC Black Pride has been canceled due to coronavirus
By John Riley on March 30, 2020
Organizers say they'll be holding virtual events and sending out a survey to plan ahead for next year
Capital Pride and Black Pride prepare to reveal their annual themes
By John Riley on January 23, 2020
Two pride reveal parties offer a sneak peek at events that celebrate and honor the local LGBTQ community
Metro Weekly magazine: 2019-05-23 edition (PDF)
By Metro Weekly Contributor on May 23, 2019
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DC Black Pride 2019: Everything You Need To Know
By John Riley on May 23, 2019
DC Black Pride emphasizes events that bring the community together and celebrates our collective truths
Gavin Houston dishes on shooting “The Haves and Have Nots,” cable TV’s hottest primetime soap
By André Hereford on May 23, 2019
The actor comes to D.C. for Black Pride on Friday, May 24
Black Pride Guide 2018: Every Party and Event
By Doug Rule on May 24, 2018
Your cheat sheet to all the major events taking place in Washington, DC -- May 24-28, 2018
Daryl Wilson Loves You
By John Riley on May 25, 2017
For two decades, the legendary party promoter has thrown the biggest, brightest parties associated with DC Black Pride.
Looking Forward: DC’s LGBT 2017 in Preview
By John Riley on January 5, 2017
The year ahead offers plenty of opportunities for D.C.'s LGBT community to organize, socialize and celebrate.
DC Black Pride 2016
By John Riley on May 26, 2016
DC Black Pride offers a time to reunite and celebrate with old acquaintances
Welcome to DC Black Pride Weekend
By Will O'Bryan on May 23, 2013
Marking its 23rd year, it's time for the annual DC Black Pride weekend. Running Friday, May 24, through Sunday, May 25, the weekend is full...
Black Pride Reckoning
By Metro Weekly Contributor on May 23, 2013
Around this time, I generally find myself reflecting on recent events that have impacted the black LGBT community, not only in Washington, but around the...
Ready, Set, Activism
By Doug Rule on May 22, 2013
Amir Dixon wasn't sure how willing some young black gay men would be to go on record about the struggles they face. But once Dixon...
ACTing Out
By Will O'Bryan on May 22, 2013
With all the events that make up the DC Black Pride weekend, quite a few people – from workshop coordinators to town hall facilitators to...
Schedule of official events
By Metro Weekly Contributor on May 22, 2013
Friday, May
DC Black Pride Goes Back to School
By John Riley on May 28, 2012
With attendees filtering in and out, about 150 people filled the schoolyard of the Francis-Stevens Educational Complex Sunday, May 27, at any given time, all...