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Highlighting the ways that Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities in DC have fostered informal spaces of liberation and community 1970-2000
Join us for a community archival photo and object show, a panel, and a drag performance. // Lxs invitamos para una mesa redonda, una muestra de fotos y objetos históricos, y un performance de drag. Highlighting the ways that Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities in DC have fostered informal spaces of liberation and community in the 70s, 80s and 90s, through dance parties, university activism, and drag collectives. // Resaltando cómo varios grupos crearon espacios liberatorios LGBTQ+ en DC en las 70, 80s y 90s.
Panel discussion with / Mesa redonda con:
- Rev. Dr. Rainey Cheeks, former manager at the Clubhouse espacio
- Ms. Marilyn Sulay, Miss Mexico USA 1999
- Mx. Ricky Rosé, DC Drag Community Changemaker 2023
- Dr. Robert Michael Vanzant, co-founder of Howard University’s LGBTQ+ organization 1980
- Mx. LJ Johnson, former president of Howard University’s LGBTQ+ organization, 2022
- Photos / Fotos from the Jose Gutierrez Archives
- Drag performance by / por: King Flirty Rico
- Musica by: DJ Cybersyn and DJ Mothersheister, amplifying music that was played through these three historic spaces.
- Free and open to the public. GRATIS!
- Se proporciona interpretación en Español y Ingles // Spanish y English interpretation provided.
- Niñes y jovenes bienvenides. Kids are welcome.
- Please wear masks while not eating or drinking. // Favor de usar mascara cuando no consumiendo
- Hosted /Organizado por Kristy, José Gutierrez, and LJ Johnson with support from Mt. Pleasant Library Staff + Friends
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults | 5 - 12 Years Old | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |
EVENT TYPE: | Musical Performance | LGBTQ Pride | Hispanic Heritage Month | ESL / Bilingual Programs |
