Volume 42, Issue 21 - May 27, 2011

Black Pride
Weekend
Schedule of events
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Tribble, Collins honored

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20 questions for Sampson McCormick

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Marines prepare for life after ‘Don’t Ask’

Training sessions ‘not
a big deal’ for straight
service members
‘Like I said earlier, 235 years we’ve been doing this. The
implementation of this new policy — nothing will change,’
said Gunnery Sgt. ANTHONY TAYLOR, who this week led
a briefing on ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal at the Marine Corps Base in
Quantico, Va.
WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY
By CHRIS JOHNSON sharpshooting and physical conditioning — which smacks his comrade on the shoulder with a notepad
cjohnson@washblade.com the service has practiced and perfected for its nearly before taking a seat.
236 years of existence — to engage in something Standing in the back, this reporter — clad in a bright
Uneventful. completely new: preparation to serve alongside magenta dress shirt — wilts in the sun-baked room,
That’s the word that might best describe the impact openly gay, lesbian and bisexual troops. which is overheated thanks to a malfunctioning air
of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal on the U.S. armed Prior to start of the briefing, scheduled to begin conditioner. One Marine responds, “This is nothing!
forces based on briefings held this week to prepare on Monday at 1300 hours, Marines dressed in their Try taking a tour in Iraq!”
service members for the post-repeal military. summer camouflage gear begin settling into a briefing The start of the training is delayed for 15 minutes —
On a warm spring day earlier this week, Marines room at the barracks to prepare for the training. One unusual in the military, which almost always follows its
stationed at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Marine patiently awaits the training while reading the
Va., take a break from their day-long training in Quantico Sentry. Another Marine entering the room CONTINUES ON PAGE 20
Farewell
to Oprah
Proud to be out
We count down the most CNN’s Don Lemon It’s a tall order, and
memorable LGBT moments Lemon is risking his
from Winfrey’s 25-year reign
challenging norms about livelihood, his career
as America’s talk show queen. masculinity in black community and his reputation
to come out of the DON LEMON
PAGE 50 closet as gay. This
By PHIL REESE week, the Washington Blade sat down with the man
preese@washblade.com who has spent so much time covering public figures,
Go Green!
Ryan Reynolds as the
Two weeks ago, Don Lemon was merely reporting
the news, not making it. As CNN’s weekend prime time
and has now become one of those newsmakers himself.
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on the new book and coming out. It’s a big month for
anchor, Lemon brings a decade of experience breaking you.
Green Lantern tops our list news and filing moving special reports. Now, however, DON LEMON: Oh thank you!
of the summer’s most Lemon is embarking on an ambitious mission to move BLADE: Just a few months ago, you made headlines
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an openly gay African-American news anchor. CONTINUES ON PAGE 24
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appointed a civilian member of the department
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Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit.
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hearing impaired communities. He assumed duties as the department’s
Lanier’s decision to name Enrique Rivera, a Language Access Coordinator in 2004, it
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GLLU and the other liaison units that perform meeting scheduled for Thursday night at
police duties could be a signal that the the D.C. LGBT community center.
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being diminished, according to the sources. carefully,” he said. “I don’t have an opinion
DC BLACK PRIDE & US HELPING US, INC. “He’s a bureaucrat,” said one of the right now on the civilian versus uniformed
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS FESTIVAL not being identified. “He’s in charge of community on this is a concern.”
Noon – 6 p.m. Fort Dupont Park bureaucratic programming. So it sounds Groomes said Rivera has the status of a
like again the chief has kind of moved the Grade 16 in D.C. government service, which
liaison units farther from her.” is considered upper management status
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appointment coincided with Lanier’s Rivera reports to the Assistant Chief of Patrol
decision to elevate the Special Liaison Services and to the Chief of Police.
Branch to the Special Liaison Division, with “This does not signify any downgrade of
an expanded portfolio. the Special Liaison units at all,” Groomes
“His new role as director of Special said. “They have a new manager who will
Liaison Division includes managing bring his community and Police Department
the Special Liaison units, Hate Crimes experience to enhance this division.”
unit and Language Access Program,” Rivera’s appointment comes at a time
Groomes told the Blade in an e-mail. when sources familiar with the GLLU have
“[A]ll of these units are related to said the unit has not been called on for
working with diverse communities and help by other police investigatory units,
addressing crimes/complaints as well as like the homicide squad, as frequently as
coordinating outreach services,” she said. it has in the past.
Groomes added that Rivera has a “very According to Groomes, various police
impressive background,” noting that he agencies and units seek assistance from
has been involved in community outreach the GLLU for a “multitude of reasons,”
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D.C. man sentenced to 40 years in gay murder

A D.C. Superior Court judge on Tuesday sentenced District resident Justin
Navarro, 26, to 40 years in prison for the November 2009 murder of a gay man
that prosecutors listed as an anti-gay hate crime.
A Superior Court jury in March found Navarro guilty of first-degree murder while
armed, obstruction of justice, evidence tampering, and carrying a dangerous weapon
in the stabbing death of Kevin Massey, 31, inside Massey’s apartment in Northwest D.C.
Although the jury declined a request by prosecutors to designate the murder
as a hate crime, the United States Attorney’s Office urged Judge Lynn Leibovitz to
consider the killing a hate crime in her deliberations over the sentence.
In announcing her sentence, Leibovitz called Navarro’s action a “senseless
and brutal murder.” Prosecutors said Navarro stabbed Massey at least 18 times
while calling him a “faggot.”
During the trial, witnesses testified that the murder stemmed from an incident
one month earlier in which Massey pulled up Navarro’s pants while Navarro was
being carried out of Massey’s apartment building. Prosecutors said Navarro was
so high on PCP that he couldn’t walk, and that Massey merely tried to help him
when his pants began to fall as he was being helped out of the building.
Witnesses testified that Navarro blamed Massey for the ridicule he began to
receive from people who knew him and who joked that Navarro was gay and was
one of Massey’s “bitches.” Massey was known in the neighborhood as being gay.
Prosecutors said that on Nov. 6, 2009, someone who knew Massey allowed
Navarro to enter Massey’s apartment, apparently not knowing Navarro’s intent
to harm Massey. Navarro went to the kitchen, retrieved a butcher’s knife and, in
an unprovoked attack, stabbed Massey repeatedly in the back and upper body
while calling him anti-gay names, prosecutors said.
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UDC moves to correct Human Rights Act violation

A resolution approved on May 16 by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F
in Northwest D.C. accuses the University of the District of Columbia of failing to
comply with the city’s Human Rights Act. A university spokesperson told the Blade
Wednesday it is working to correct the problem.
The resolution, introduced by gay ANC commissioner Bob Summersgill, says
the university is not in compliance with the act’s requirement that it prominently
display posters or information about the law and the classes of people it protects
throughout its campus and on its website.
The university’s “failure to educate faculty, students, and staff” about the law’s
requirements “has led to acts of discrimination against gay and transgender
people,” the resolution states.
The Human Rights Act bans discrimination in employment, housing, public
accommodations and other areas based on a wide list of categories such as race,
religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.
The ANC resolution, among other things, calls on the university to provide mandatory
training on LGBT issues for all staff, to establish an LGBT resource center, and to post
a city-mandated non-discrimination policy statement on its website and in posters
displayed in all campus buildings as well as in course and student guide books.
Alan Etter, the university’s vice president for university relations and public
affairs, said the university is taking immediate steps to fulfill its Human Rights Act
requirements following the Blade’s inquiry into the matter.
“We have not done this properly,” he said. “We hope to get the information
up on our website today and to get it in our publications as soon as possible,” he
said. “We have a new EEO officer and we’re moving on this.”
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D.C. fire chief postpones said gay and straight firefighters know designated logo or insignia “FEMS.” is a pretty poor choice of an acronym,”
that the term “fem” has long been used Ellerbe told the Blade on Tuesday that he said. “I just think it invites distasteful
order for design change as a derogatory reference to effeminate he placed his order on hold for 120 days in comments, even if unintentional.”
men or gays. He said he and some of his response to concern over the FEMS logo. Bennett said that while he and many of
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. fellow firefighters expect the FEMS logo He said most of the concern was about his firefighter colleagues, both gay and
lchibbaro@washblade.com prominently displayed on the back of their the desire to retain the tradition-bound straight, are troubled over the FEMS logo,
jackets and shirts will subject them to ridicule. “DCFD” logo. The department and they join the firefighters’ union president,
Almost no one has talked about it in “I was speaking to another member,” the firefighters’ union are in discussions Ed Smith, in citing two other reasons why
public, including the news media and the Bennett told the Blade. “I’m not sure over a possible compromise logo that will the FEMS logo is a mistake.
union representing D.C. firefighters. if he knows I’m gay or not, but he was continue to reflect the important role that The most frequently cited reason, Smith
But in response to inquiries from just relating a story. He didn’t mean any the EMS plays in the department. has points out, is that the logo DCFD has a
the Washington Blade, D.C. Fire Chief offense by it, but he was saying how his “We are preparing a proposal to address long and esteemed tradition in the city and
Kenneth Ellerbe acknowledged that grandmother heard about this and her the issues of sensitivity in our community,” has become a well-known “brand” for the
his decision to postpone an order that quote was, ‘FEMS? What’s that sound like, he said, in referring to concerns similar to department. The other reason cited by Smith
firefighters place the initials “FEMS” on a bunch of faggots?’” those expressed by Bennett. and others in favor of retaining the DCFD
the shirts and jackets they wear while on “And I think that’s the kind of terms “I’m from Washington, D.C. and I have logo is that FEMS is often confused with the
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FEMS stands for the D.C. Fire and perfect world yet.” awareness and my opinion and my sensitivity “The union’s concern is what’s
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The letter of the day Tennessee anti-gay bill signed into law
NASHVILLE — A Nashville ordinance that barred city contractors from
is G, and G stands for Go. discriminating against LGBT people in employment was reversed Monday, when
Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a bill that bans such ordinances.
(as in go directly to HB 600, the “Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act,” was originally
supported by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce until LGBT advocacy groups
Sesame Place this summer). across America issued statements pressuring Tennessee leaders to drop the bill,
according to The Tennessean, a Gannett paper. Nissan, and other large Tennessee
corporations attempted to push for a veto in the last days to no avail.
Also Monday, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill barring the discussion of
homosexuality in elementary and middle schools, dubbed the “don’t say gay’
bill. According to CBS 21 News, the bill’s sponsor believes the media has unfairly
targeted the bill and misunderstood its intent.
“The media has hyped this up to banning a word and that’s absolutely not true,” he
told the TV station. “It just says what is appropriate for real young children to be taught.”
Gay rights advocates are hoping to stop the bill from being signed by the
Governor.
P.S. Get your history straight NBA player Joakim Noah ‘fine’ with $50,000 fine
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Minnesota gearing up for marriage fight

In symbolic move, 62. The State Senate had already passed reminding voters that discrimination runs amount dollar-for-dollar to thwart the effort.
the measure. contrary to state values. “Things like fundraising goals are still
guv vetoes 2012 The Republican-controlled legislature’s “The biggest component of the being really fleshed out, but I will tell you
ballot measure approval sends the measure to the state next many, many months is the fact that I am committed to raising $4.7 million
electorate. If a majority of voters approves that we’ll have an army of people, an to match what the other side claims it will
the marriage ban in 2012, it will become army of volunteers, an army of smart, spend,” McFarland said.
By CHRIS JOHNSON part of the state constitution. smart Minnesotans who want to help,” The output for the campaign is still
cjohnson@washblade.com Same-sex marriage is already prohibited McFarland said. “That’s an advantage that under deliberation, but McFarland said he
in Minnesota by statute, but passage of the we have ten-fold over the other side.” envisions paid television advertisements
LGBT rights supporters are gearing up amendment would prohibit the legislature McFarland, the de facto head of as well as additional paid media presence.
for yet another fight at the ballot against a from legalizing same-sex marriage in the Minnesotans United for All Families until As supporters of same-sex marriage
proposed constitutional amendment that future or the state courts from finding a right a campaign manager is selected, said he’s gear up for the fight, anti-gay groups,
would ban same-sex marriage. to same-sex marriage in the state constitution. been involved in Minnesota politics for such as the Minnesota Family Council, are
This time around, the theater for battle A coalition of LGBT organizations — nearly 10 years. working for passage of the amendment.
is Minnesota. including national groups such as the Human In 2006, he was state director of The Minnesota Family Council had
Donald McFarland, spokesperson for the Rights Campaign, the National Gay & Lesbian American Voters, an organization that urged passage of the amendment,
new coalition known as Minnesotans United Task Force and Freedom to Marry as well as works to advance liberal-leaning policies asserting that gays and lesbians eat
for All Families, said nearly 1,000 people local groups OutFront Minnesota and Project and expand access to the ballot. Last year human excrement, that gays and lesbians
have already signed up to work against 515— launched a new coalition, Minnesotans he worked as a communicators officer for are more likely to be pedophiles and
the amendment on the campaign website United for All Families, immediately upon the Minnesota Democratic Party. engage in bestiality, and that domestic
within 48 hours of passage by the legislature. approval of the amendment. McFarland’s LGBT portfolio includes partner benefits are a recruiting tool. The
“They are signing up by the hundreds to The plans for the nascent campaign are working as the gay liaison in Philadelphia anti-gay group has since the scrubbed
help us,” McFarland said. “It’s incredible still being developed. An official campaign for Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential the language from its online promotions.
actually. The outpouring of support to manager has yet to be named. Still, the campaign and serving as a board member McFarland said maintaining a
what happened Saturday night is as great campaign has already piqued the interest for Project 515. “respectful” tone throughout the
as I have ever seen in my political career of supporters of same-sex marriage. Money is already a concern for the campaign is a priority and criticized the
— and I’ve been doing this for 30 years.” McFarland said the biggest goal at this new coalition. Proponents of the anti-gay anti-gay group’s tactics in the debate.
On Saturday, the Minnesota State point is to start a conversation with the amendment in Minnesota have pledged “It’s just vile language,” McFarland said.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 04 public accommodations provision had She claims that the eight-member LGBT director, Sultan Shakir, began working at
been stripped, the bill was already being Caucus was a “major force in choosing me Equality Maryland’s headquarters office in
payment plan with a vendor that included written in Annapolis and it was too late to as the scapegoat.” Baltimore earlier this month.
a June 2011 balloon payment in excess of change it, the source claims. “Several sources told me they played “HRC is working with local and national
$10,000. The source said Meneses-Sheets Butler also claimed that Meneses-Sheets a big role in deciding I would be the groups to help build a strong campaign
did not inform the board of the obligation. left Equality Maryland’s member and donor scapegoat,” she said. “Should the LGBT to pass Equality Maryland’s entire
In addition, the source claims that database in disarray. He said the database legislators decide who staffs the LGBT legislative agenda next year,” said HRC
Meneses-Sheets brought on four staffers was damaged while merging information organization? They’ve created an untenable spokesperson Fred Sainz. “While HRC
as contractors without the knowledge or from another database but that Meneses- situation where they dictate everything.” currently has a field staffer working in the
consent of the board. Sheets didn’t inform the board. Sources dispute the claim that Equality Baltimore headquarters to support their
In addition to the accusations of “That database is arguably our most Maryland was in the red at the time the new executive director, there are no set
financial mismanagement, Butler said valuable material asset,” Butler said, group hired Meneses-Sheets and insist plans to keep him there,” he said.
there were other problems with Meneses- adding that most donor information that she neglected her responsibility to Butler said the national groups are
Sheets’ performance. He claims she made obtained at the organization’s fall gala that raise funds. working on a campaign field strategy and a
a controversial decision to remove a public raised $25,000 was lost. He urged Equality “Her idea of development was to go to plan to combat an anticipated referendum
accommodations provision from the Maryland donors to proactively contact happy hours all over the state of Maryland to overturn a same-sex marriage law and
state’s gender identity non-discrimination the group as some e-mail addresses and and ask for $5 donations,” the source said. that he’s unsure if that effort would be run
bill without informing the board. That phone numbers can’t be found. “Her fundraising plan was never more out of Equality Maryland or be physically
decision riled some transgender activists, Once again, Meneses-Sheets tells a very sophisticated than that.” located elsewhere. Sainz denied rumors
who pulled their support for the bill, which different story. She claims the database The flap over Meneses-Sheets’ last week that HRC sought to install Shakir
ultimately died. Again, Meneses-Sheets was “a wreck” when she arrived at Equality termination has offered a glimpse into as the new Equality Maryland director.
denies that she acted unilaterally and said Maryland and that the new problem how state LGBT rights groups interact But the marriage struggle in Maryland
the decision to pull the provision came surfaced in the fall but that she brought on with national groups like the Human could be hampered if Equality Maryland is
from the bill’s sponsor, Del. Joseline Pena- a volunteer to clean it up and rebuild it. Rights Campaign, Freedom to Marry and forced to close.
Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne “Wrong,” the anonymous source said, the Gill Action Fund. “We need your support, financially and
Arundel Counties). “she knew the database was damaged “The shit has hit the fan,” Meneses- otherwise, we need your involvement,”
“It’s unfortunate that the board chair is and did nothing about it.” Sheets said, “[the board] realizes there Butler said. “I’m fairly optimistic we can
pointing fingers,” Meneses-Sheets said. Meneses-Sheets made allegations are major problems with the LGBT Caucus raise enough funds so that we can keep
“Board members were consulted … the of her own — that she never had and that the national groups have their the organization running. I think we
decision was made by the sponsor and performance reviews, was treated own agendas that have nothing to do with do have a realistic shot at getting the
our choice was to support the bill. It’s unprofessionally, left the organization with supporting Equality Maryland. They’ve marriage bill and the gender identity bill
ridiculous to suggest that I was running money in the bank and that the board gotten no money and they’re panicking.” passed in the next legislative session.”
around willy-nilly.” deceived her about the stability of the She claims that at the time she left the Assuming the organization can raise
Again, Equality Maryland insiders organization when she was hired. “They organization, there were rumors that HRC funds to cover its expenses, Butler said the
paint a different picture. The anonymous were in the red and barely getting by,” would keep Equality Maryland out of next step would be to hire an executive
source said Meneses-Sheets approached she said. Despite the accusations, she future efforts to pass a marriage equality search firm to “find us a competent, strong
national LGBT partner organizations said she didn’t contemplate a lawsuit bill, following this year’s failed attempt. director.” He said it’s important to work
and the bill’s sponsor and “made a deal after her departure and never filed for Butler confirmed that the national more closely with the community and, to
without board approval or knowledge.” unemployment benefits. She found a new groups are involved in Maryland’s that end, the organization now seeks to
By the time the board found out the job and now works for Pride at Work. marriage fight. HRC’s regional field expand its board.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 referendums driving voter turnout and However, voters passed a similar vocal opposition to the amendment —
influencing elections, but in this case we may amendment in 2008 that banned only and said the governor was speaking out
“It has no place here. It certainly has no see the reverse,” Wood said. “If Obama is same-sex marriage. against it even before the legislature gave
place in Minnesota.” able to win a sizable victory in Minnesota Despite the dismal batting average, final approval — but he said he doesn’t
The Minnesota Family Council didn’t again in 2012, which he won by 10 percentage McFarland said he plans to draw on think Dayton will play a large role in the
respond to the Washington Blade’s points in 2008, perhaps he could draw enough lessons from those earlier battles and campaign against the initiative.
requests for comment for this article. socially liberal voters to the polls to defeat the has had conversations with those who’ve “He’s the governor and his job is to be
Polling on the amendment in Minnesota marriage amendment as well.” gone before him. governor, not to be part of the campaign,”
is limited, but is promising for those working Wood said based on the history of the “We’re currently talking to others in McFarland said. “His campaign was last year.
to defeat the measure. A poll published marriage ballot initiatives, Minnesota voters other states that have gone before us in Will he speak out about this issue? I believe
May 13 by the Minnesota Star Tribune may approve the amendment. Still, he these battles over same-sex couples’ ability he will because he feels passionately about
found that 55 percent of respondents observed that national opinion on marriage to get married,” McFarland said. “We very this, like so many other Minnesotans.”
oppose adding such language banning has been evolving rapidly in the past year. much intend to be mindful of all of them as Another prominent politician from
same-sex marriage to the state constitution “Public opinion on the issue seems to we move forward.” Minnesota has voiced a similar objection.
while 39 percent favor such a measure. be turning recently, with new polls showing Prominent Minnesotans have already On Monday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.)
McFarland said he thinks the polling nationwide approval of gay marriage on the spoken out against the amendment. also slammed the amendment in a
is “absolutely” comforting news, but rise,” Wood said. “Whether that approval On Wednesday, Gov. Mark Dayton (D) statement to media outlets.
shouldn’t be seen as a guarantee that has risen quickly enough to stem the tide of penned a symbolic veto. Since the measure “Every Minnesotan deserves dignity and
Minnesota voters will reject the proposed marriage amendments remains to be seen.” is a constitutional amendment, he doesn’t equal treatment under the law, and our state’s
constitutional amendment. Although there are promising poll have the authority as governor to stop the same-sex couples should have the same right
“A year-and-a-half is a long time, so who numbers, a victory at the polls on the initiative from becoming part of state law. to marry as anyone else — period,” Franken
knows?” McFarland said. “We want to beat marriage issue is an extremely rare feat “Although I do not have the power to prevent said. “This amendment would do nothing
this ballot question and we’re going to do for LGBT rights supporters. Each time that this divisive and destructive constitutional more than write discrimination into our
everything we can to do that.” a ban on same-sex marriage has come amendment from appearing on the Minnesota state’s constitution and add to the barriers
Issac Wood, a political scientist at to voters at the state level, it has almost ballot in November 2012, the legislature sent it same-sex couples already face to the full
the University of Virginia, said the 2012 always been approved. to me in the form of a bill,” Dayton said. “Thus, recognition of their families. I’m hopeful that
presidential election — and the strength of In 2006, Arizona voters rejected an symbolic as it may be, I am exercising my legal common sense and compassion will prevail
President Obama — may have an impact on amendment that would have made a responsibility to either sign it or veto it. Without and that this amendment will be defeated.”
the result of the Minnesota ballot initiative. ban on same-sex marriage and marriage- question, I am vetoing it.”
“Often pundits and the media talk about like unions part of the state constitution. McFarland said he appreciates Dayton’s CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
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would work to implement repeal.
and at theodores schedules with precision — to ensure that

as many Marines as possible can sign up
to participate. The Marine Corps is set to
“I want to be clear to all Marines, we will
step out smartly to faithfully implement
this new law,” Amos says. “It’s important
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Col. Jay Johnson, commander of the to the service of our nation. As we
Marine Corps’ Headquarters and Service implement repeal, I want leaders at all
memorial day weekend Battalion, begins the briefing by greeting his
Marines with “Good afternoon,” a salutation
levels to reemphasize the importance of
maintaining dignity and respect for one
they repeat in unison. All Marines present another throughout our force.”
saturday may 28th thru are part of the battalion, which comprises The Marines watch silently as their top
monday may 30th 10–6 more than 3,200 service members and is the
largest battalion in the service.
uniformed commander instructs them
on his expectations of them during the
Johnson stands before his audience transition to open service.
displaying a slide presentation with four After the video is complete, Gunnery
bulletpoints: leadership, professionalism, Sgt. Anthony Taylor, who’s set to handle
discipline and respect. The commander the briefing, kicks off the training with
has a simple message: The key to his own words of wisdom. He’s been
handling “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal handling the training session since repeal
is for Marines to continue to treat one implementation for two months and has
another respectfully. already conducted four briefings.
“We don’t need anybody to remind us “Like I said earlier, 235 years we’ve been
about that,” Johnson says. “We do that doing this,” Taylor said. “The implementation
every day. We do that out of San Diego or of this new policy — nothing will change. As
Paris Island — the transfer over to civilian Marines, you’re first and foremost a rifleman
to Marine — we understand about treating — first and foremost. Nothing will change.
each other with dignity and respect.” I want everybody to take that away along
Even under the change, Johnson with leadership, professionalism, dignity
maintains that no one will pry into the and respect.”
sexual orientation or relationships of The slideshow begins detailing
Marines while they’re in the service — nor “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal and that
will anyone attempt to alter their personal repeal states that open service will be
views or religious beliefs. implemented after 60 days pass following
“Sexual orientation — that’s personal, certification from the president, the
that’s private,” Johnson says. “Nobody’s defense secretary and the chair of the
going to get in and starting asking you Joint Chiefs of Staff.
about these kinds of things.” What does this means for the Marine
A video plays from Marine Corps Corps? The female voice states that Marines
Commandant Gen. James Amos and Sgt. are responsible for executing the change
Maj. Carlton Kentin instructing Marines “in a manner consistent with readiness,
on how to prepare for “Don’t Ask, Don’t unit cohesion while treating all Marines and
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC Tell” repeal. When Congress considered sailors with dignity and respect.”
repeal legislation last year, Amos was Another recorded male voice states,
202 333 2300 theodores.com among those who opposed it — going so “Gay, lesbian or bisexual orientation in
far as to say open service could prove a the military is no longer a disqualifying
distraction that might cost Marines’ lives
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Equal Opportunity] complaint.”
factor for entering military service. Additional slides state that the same-
Marines and sailors are no longer subject sex partners of gay service members may
to administrative separation on the basis be eligible for designation as emergency
of lawful homosexual conduct.” contacts or life insurance beneficiaries. Still,
Still, the voice states that the Marines will the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits
continue to be evaluated on their own merit federal recognition of same-sex marriage,
in the post-repeal military and that sexual blocks other benefits such as co-location in
misconduct — for either gay or straight military housing or survivor benefits.
Marines — will be a violation of the rules. Taylor asks the audience if anyone
“It remains the policy of the Marine Corps has heard of DOMA. One Marine staff
to evaluate all Marines on the basis of their sergeant belts out, “It means that
individual merit, fitness and capability,” marriage is one man, one woman!” —
the voice states. “Sexual misconduct, perhaps the most overt anti-gay remark of
regardless of sexual orientation, that the briefing.
violates that standards of rule, regulation, “Exactly,” Taylor responds. “Right now,
policy or law will still be considered grounds the Department of Defense recognizes
for administrative or legal action to include that marriage is between one man and
possible discharge.” one woman, heterosexual. It does not
Taylor interrupts the briefing to pose a recognize same-sex homes.”
question: What happens if two Marines But Taylor poses the hypothetical
object to sharing a room with someone question: If a Marine with a same-sex
they believe to be gay and want to live partner and three children deploys to
elsewhere?Unlike the other military Afghanistan, can the same-sex partner
services, the Marine Corps has for receive obligations for the children?
decades focused on housing designed The same Marine who answered the
for two Marines. question about billeting responds, “Can
“They know he’s gay, or think he’s gay, but the same-sex partner have access to the
due to the fact that he dresses a certain way commissary or the [Post Exchange]? Yes,
— his mannerisms, the way he fluffs his hands he can. But that’s only as long as what he’s
up in the air or anything else of that nature,” buying is for your children.”
Taylor says, “they request to move out of “You’ve been doing your reading,”
When the last sip of champagne is gone and the lights go dim, that room. Do you think that’s right, No. 1, to Taylor says in response to the Marine.
request to move out of that room if the only The closing slide features a female
the enduring things left are your commitment, one other—and lead they can go on is that they assume that voice restating that the main mission of
your wedding photos. When you plan your wedding, invest in [he’s] gay? Do they have the right? And two, the Marine Corps as a war-fighting service
photography that will keep your memories alive for decades. the company commander, does he have that remains the same as it has been for nearly
moral right to make the request happen?” 236 years.
A Marine in the audience stands and “We cannot allow these few changes to
responds that the move may only be divert our focus from our warfighting mission,
granted on a case-by-case basis, such readiness and unit cohesion,” the voice
as if the Marine believed to be gay has states. “We will continue to treat all Marines
engaged in lewd activity or other actions with dignity and respect while demanding
in violation of conduct rules. that all [have] exemplary behavior in keeping
“That’s the question I was looking for,” with our traditions and faithful service.”
Taylor says. “That could be classified as
discrimination. Again, we’re going into a CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
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what it is outwardly, but there’s something
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youth, which was a very surprising moment, finding out and using it against you and
and now in your new book, “Transparent,” that it will hurt you in some way.
you were a bit more deliberate and more So it feels ... I need to come up with
measured as you come out as an openly a new word. Fancredible! Or Intastic!
gay prime time anchorman at a major cable There’s not just one word. I feel Extastic!
news channel. Now, you hinted to Gawker
last week that coming out feels good, but BLADE: I hope both of those words
you weren’t real specific. On a scale of one catch on after this interview.
to incredible, can you rate how the coming LEMON: What did I say, ‘fancredible?’
out experience has been so far? that’s actually pretty cool, right?
LEMON: [laughs] On one to incredible?
Are you serious? BLADE: I like it, I’m going to start using
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it in those terms. I mean, it goes way over black community, like yourself, come out as
a scale of one to 10, honestly. And it goes gay, there’s a possibility to change minds?
way over incredible. LEMON: I think if you come out and
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Absolutely, and that’s why I’m doing it. I long, and the church preaches against
hope to change minds. homosexuality. So when you’re growing
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for public figures in the black community against God. And that happens in any
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public figures to come out in general. so associated with the church, it’s even
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Aren’t you glad we have GLAAD?

Media landscape was very a church choir and loved Broadway mu-
sicals. “Fuck them for saying that about
different just 25 years ago us!” he screamed on seeing yet another
tabloid story saying people with AIDS
were sex fiends and drug addicts. “How
do we stop them?”
The idea that we could Fortunately, for the LGBT community,
take part in our liberation in 1985 a group of queer activists, includ-
ing the late Vito Russo, author of “The
by working to take sexism Celluloid Closet,” banded together to
out of language was eye-opening protest the “New York Post’s” sensation-
alized AIDS coverage. (“Post” headlines
Kathi Wolfe is a writer, poet and regular contributor to queer and hetero women of the time included “Junkie AIDS Vic-
to the Blade. She can be reached through this
publication. in the 1970s. tim was Housekeeper at Bellevue.”) The
protesters formed the Gay & Lesbian Al-
liance Against Defamation (GLAAD). The
As I write, I hear Barbara Walters and group “put pressure on media organiza-
Lady Gaga on “The View” chatting about tions to end … the homophobic report-
Gaga’s being a godmother to Elton John ing that unfairly blamed gay men for the
and his partner David Furnish’s baby AIDS crisis,” Rich Ferraro, GLAAD direc-
Zachary. Googling, I see a “New York tor of communications, wrote in an e-mail
Times” interactive feature “The Coming and being queer is portrayed as being queer students in the schools. to the Blade.
Out Project” — a video of LGBT teens a normal part of every day life. And, I But, for those of us LGBT folk who Since then, GLAAD has worked on the
talking about being queer. haven’t mentioned movies such as “The are past the quarter-century mark, such national and regional levels with journal-
“The View” folks adore Sir Elton and Kids Are All Right” or TV shows like stories in news or entertainment media ists, producers, writers and filmmakers
Furnish and give a thumbs-up to Gaga “Glee” and “Modern Family” (that often would have been unthinkable (even un- for accurate representation of queer
as godmother. The Zachary having two have queer folk in front of or behind the dreamed of) as recently as the year of people in the media. Its Media Awards
dads thing? It doesn’t come up in the la- cameras), which have engaging, non- your birth. (given to news and entertainment media
dies’ “hot topics” — Gaga’s outfit’s the stereotypical LGBT characters. These Twenty-five years ago, even the Times, for pushing the envelope on LGBT is-
big dish. characters, like many straight and gay the best paper in the country, used “ho- sues) draw so much attention that some
The Times says it “embarked” on the viewers, work, dance, eat dinner, gossip, mosexual” instead of “gay.” “Variety” movie studios and networks “campaign
project “as an effort to better understand fall in love, quarrel with their partners, didn’t name surviving spouses in same- for recognition,” Ferraro said in a tele-
this generation’s realities and expecta- and have children. sex couples in its obituaries. LGBT char- phone interview.
tions, and to give teenagers their own If you’re queer and under 25, I imag- acters, if present on TV, were usually in Media coverage is incredibly better
voice in the conversation.” The paper ine, none of this is surprising to you. the stereotypical vein of Jack, the hetero than it was 25 years ago, but “there’s still
contacted a diverse cross-section of You’ve grown up with Ellen, “Will & chef pretending to be a “flaming homo- a lot of work to do,” Ferraro said. “Trans-
more than 100 LGBT youth. Grace,” Adam Lambert on “American sexual” on “Three’s Company.” Media gender people … are underrepresented,
These are some of the countless Idol,” gay actors coming out every nano- coverage of people with AIDS was un- and media overlook LGBT people of
stories appearing daily in the media in second, the glam of “Glee,” and online speakably inaccurate and demeaning. color.”
which LGBT folk of all ages are depicted you’ve seen many news stories about One day during that time, I was on the True. There’s a long way to go. But,
as three-dimensional human beings, LGBT youth coming out and bullying of subway with my friend David, who sang in aren’t you glad we have GLAAD?
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Visit washingtonblade.com to join the discussion. standing that refusal to cooperate may Marty Rouse came from Massachusetts I’m a proud gay man and I want it to be
jeopardize future funding assistance for where there is marriage equality, and in known that Nick Espinosa doesn’t speak
the state organizations. Having failed to large part due to Marty’s work at building for me. This is a stunt, plain and simple,
Re: “In shakeup, HRC poised to lead secure legislative protections at the fed- a coalition of both local and national or- but it borders on assault. Based on prin-
Md. marriage effort” (May 18) eral level when Democrats had control ganizations. I think this is called strength ciple I reject this tactic: He wants to bring
Marty Rouse has been attempting of the House of Representatives, Senate in numbers if I am not mistaken. And HRC attention to the lack of rights of one
to get Sultan Shakir installed as the ex- and White House, they are looking for also does a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff group (LGBTers) by violating the rights
ecutive director of Equality Maryland for ways to justify their existence by overtak- that they don’t take credit for. I think that of Newt Gingrich (security of his person
months. This is the worst kept secret in ing state efforts. people need to either get on board with — if you have any doubt, why use glitter,
Maryland. He made no secret of want- No one would argue that state legisla- the coalition or join the Christian right. — which annoyingly sticks around for a long
ing Morgan [Meneses-Sheets] to be fired tive victories are welcome and necessary. Jonah Leinowens time)?
and replaced by Sultan. When this did But doing so in such an adversarial man- It seems quite hypocritical. You win
not happen, he came up with the idea ner, under the threat of fiscal starvation, I hope that Gender Rights Maryland ideological battles with your words, not
for a separate “Campaign Manager” has contributed to the serious rifts that will take a fresh look at the oppressive stunts. Newt Gingrich is a bigot and a
who would lead the effort to pass a mar- now exist among the state legislators, definition of “gender identity” in the political opportunist, but his presidential
riage bill outside the structure of Equality LGBT communities, staff and boards in legislation. I hope that it will modify the aims are DOA. From a political perspec-
Maryland. Want to guess who that “Cam- both Rhode Island and Maryland. One definition to ensure that the legislation tive, this was just really dumb and will be
paign Manager” might be? can only wonder what will be left of Em- achieves the goal of eradicating irrational used by haters to label all LGBT activists
HRC has engineered similar takeovers pire State Pride Agenda at the conclusion discrimination while ensuring that it does as extremists and gives ammunition not
of state organization efforts to pass mar- of the New York “marriage campaign.” not oppress women. — Cathy Brennan to take us seriously. Thanks a lot for giv-
riage bills in Rhode Island (via Ray Sulli- — Jeffrey Wigand Jr. ing this jerk a forum, Washington Blade,
van) and New York (via Brian Ellner). Their Re: “Nick Espinosa: the gay ally Gin- now other copycat stunts can be per-
offers of “help” come with the under- I think people need to remember that grich glitter guerrilla” (May 18) formed by other “activists.” — Adam
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By DIONNE WALKER
When D.C. Black Pride,

the five-day celebration of
the metropolitan area’s black
LGBT community, unfolds this
week, it will be with notably
less fanfare than in years past.
Vendors won’t be as
prevalent. Crowds are
expected to be smaller and
more local. Panel discussions
on issues affecting the
community will number fewer.
It’s a change to D.C. Black
Pride as many know it — and
organizers say it’s a good thing.
“It’s not bad — the fact is
that Black Prides, including
D.C., have to reflect on what
it is we can do to make a
difference in the lives of people
in our community,” says long-
time event organizer Earl
Fowlkes, a 14-year veteran of
Black Lesbian and Gay Pride
Day Inc., the 501(c)(3) that
oversees the event. “We’re
J HOLIDAY performs at last year’s doing much more advocacy
Black Pride health expo at the and much more community
Washington Convention Center.
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34 • MAY 27, 2011 BLACK PRIDE
Tribble, Collins to be honored

Annual Black Pride
awards given in memory
of event’s co-founder
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO
This year’s Black Pride honorees will join

an elite group of local leaders.
At a ceremony tonight at the Hamilton
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ron Collins and
Khadijah Tribble will receive 2011 Welmore
Cook Community Service Awards from the
board of directors of Black Lesbian and Gay
Pride Day, Inc. The awards are named after
one of the co-founders of D.C. Black Pride.
Both honorees say they’re happy to be
recognized.
“I feel very honored and proud,” Collins,
director of the D.C. Office of Boards and
Commissions, says. “When I got the call, I
was very surprised and pleased.”
Earl Fowlkes, president and CEO of the
International Federation of Black Pride,
says Collins was chosen because of the
positive way he uses his influence.
“He’s appointed scores of qualified
LGBT Washingtonians to boards and
commissions,” Fowlkes said in an
e-mail. “Boards and Commissions are an
important part of government that along
with the mayor and City Council help PHOTO COURTESY OF KHADIJAH TRIBBLE
to determine the quality of life for the KHADIJAH TRIBBLE will receive the Welmore Cook Community Service Award tonight.
District.”
Tribble, a lesbian, was in her hometown
of Tuscaloosa, Ala., working on tornado
relief when Fowlkes told her the news.
“I didn’t really process it right away
because I was focused on meeting
immediate needs down there, but once
I did, I was ecstatic and humbled by it
and I’m very much appreciative of people
deciding that I was worthy of being
recognized.”
Tribble’s work as director of operations
at United Medical Care and her long
commitment to HIV and AIDS work was
vital to her selection, Fowlkes said.
“Her commitment to children,
adolescents and adults living with HIV/
AIDS makes her worthy of the Welmore
Cook Award,” he wrote.
Collins, who’s gay, is a fifth-generation
D.C. resident and lawyer who previously
served as assistant secretary to D.C.
Council and in the cabinet of former
Mayor Anthony Williams. He has also
been active in many local LGBT and HIV/
AIDS organizations and was instrumental
in getting the D.C. AIDS Office open and
funded.
Tribble, also, has been involved in many
activist groups for LGBT, women and
children’s causes both in her professional
life and in a volunteer capacity.
Previous recipients of the Cook WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY JOEY DIGUGLIELMO
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AND WHO WAS THE HARDEST
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The hardest person to tell was myself,
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who gave me a hard time at first, but is
now more supportive than ever! She even
went with me to Ziegfeld’s one night!
WHO’S YOUR LGBT HERO?

James Baldwin and Bishop Yvette Flunder.
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NIGHTSPOT, PAST OR PRESENT?
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO The whole Navy Yard area. My best little gay boys out here are crazy.
joeyd@washblade.com friend and I used to go out there and
look around before we were even old WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN
Friends, and even an 11th-grade teacher, told class clown Sampson enough to legally get in. And Mr. P’s BEYOND THE PHYSICAL WORLD?
McCormick he’d either end up as a stand-up comedian or a drag queen. He (and yes, we used to sneak in before A God that loves and embraces all
opted for the former. they started carding). people. I’m so happy to have such a loving
“I like high heels OK, but I don’t like stockings and all that strapping up, so I creator who proves to me daily that s/he
thought, ‘I guess I’ll be a comedian,’” he says. DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING. is in my corner. Hopefully one day, these
The 25-year-old Evergreen, N.C., native started standup nearly nine years ago Earth tones, fancy food, chocolate, laughter fundamentalists will get the message.
and by the time he came out in his early 20s, he was incorporating a lot of gay and spending the evening dancing with the
material in his act. man that God sends me. WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR
“I’m just as funny as some of the straight comedians,” he says. “I don’t use LGBT MOVEMENT LEADERS?
the N word …. It’s a different perspective, being openly gay. I can get away with WHAT NON-LGBT ISSUE ARE YOU Not to divide the community. There’s
more. Even flirting with men in the audience. Even the straight ones. They’re MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? racism, classism and machismo even in the
there to laugh and have fun so they just go with it.” Education, homeless youth, violence gay community. If we could get past that
He’s also active in LGBT rights and says he likes venues where straight and and empowering the poor, underserved and love one another outside of all that
gay crowds can interact. and underprivileged. superficial crap, we could all get a lot further.
“I believe both communities are only as separate as we make them,” he says. Also to constantly educate themselves.
“That’s part of my activism, uniting people. Men, women, black, white, gay, WHAT HISTORICAL OUTCOME
straight — to me that kind of activism brings people out of their boxes and a lot WOULD YOU CHANGE? WHAT WOULD YOU WALK
of prejudice exists because people never get out of their boxes.” I believe that everything happens for a ACROSS HOT COALS FOR?
McCormick has played benefits and at venues such as Titan, Town, EFN reason. So, I don’t think I’d change anything. The chance for everyone to experience
Lounge, Phase 1 and more. He’s not performing at D.C. Black Pride this year happiness. And for a man who knows
but has Black Pride appearances scheduled this spring in Tennessee, North WHAT’S BEEN THE MOST how to cook. I’ve done all the cooking
Carolina and Oklahoma. He’s sometimes surprised to find he has a following in MEMORABLE POP CULTURE in both of my previous relationships.
unexpected places from people who’ve found clips of his shows on YouTube. MOMENT OF YOUR LIFETIME? Seriously, learn how to cook!
He supplements his income working at Starbucks (“People see their daily Oh gawd! A lot of the music videos
Starbucks trip as their opportunity to be high maintenance,” he says) but would and shows of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. WHAT LGBT STEREOTYPE
like to eventually do standup full time. Too many to name. ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Is it dicey doing comedy in often P.C.-to-a-fault LGBT activist circles? He says That gay men are all effeminate and
not particularly. ON WHAT DO YOU INSIST? fight by windmilling. I know some gays
“Honesty can be very funny and open a lot of dialogue through pointing out That people say “excuse me,” who can tear some shit up!
the absurd,” he says. “That’s what makes it funny. People don’t stop to examine “please” and “thank you.” I mean
how they sound.” damn! Is that so hard to do? And when WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LGBT MOVIE?
McCormick is single and lives on Capitol Hill. He enjoys writing, cooking, people on the Metro put their bags in I can’t pick one. I like anything that’s
gossiping and going to drag shows in his free time. the seat next to them when it’s crowded. gay, especially if it’s well written.
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Pride particulars
This weekend, in its usual Memorial Day weekend slot, comes D.C. Black Pride
celebrating its 21st year.
The local event, which founder Earl Fowlkes used as a springboard to launch the
International Federation of Black Prides, has a slightly different schedule this year
but is still focused on building a stronger black LGBT community in Washington.
Events kicked off Thursday and run through Monday. The Blade is a sponsor.
The Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel (24th and K streets, N.W.) is the official host
hotel for out-of-town visitors.
Tonight from 7 to 10 p.m., an opening reception and awards ceremony will be
held. Admission is free. The Welmore Cook Community Service awards will be
given to out local activists Ron Collins and Khadijah Tribble.
Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. A film festival will
be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Sphinx Club Grand Ballroom. Admission is $20.
A “poetry slam” will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. also in the ballroom hosted by
“Buttaflysoul.” Cash prizes will be awarded. Contestants must sign up in advance.
At 10 p.m., a retro dance will be held at the hotel. Admission is $15.
On Sunday, a church service will be held, again at the hotel. It’s free.
Unlike years past, the main festival with booths and entertainment will be
held on Memorial Day (Monday) at Fort Dupont Park. The event will be held in
conjunction with Us Helping Us, a local AIDS charity that specializes in the black
LGBT community.
Visit dcblackpride.org for more information.
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Out on Assignment
The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association is holding the panel discussion
“Out on Assignment: How LGBT Journalists Influence the Media Landscape” on
Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the National Press Club (529 14th St., N.W.) to kick off Pride
month.
The panelists are the Washington Blade’s political reporter Chris Johnson; Bil Browning
from the Bilerico Project; and Kerry Eleveld of Equality Matters, formerly a reporter for the
Advocate. The AP’s Matt Friedman will moderate.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event is expected to go until 9. A networking
reception hosted by the Club will follow the discussion. Registration for this event is free
and available online at press.org/events/capital-pride-kick-out-assignment.
A conversation with Mayor Gray

The Washington Blade is holding a town hall event with D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray on
June 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave.,
N.W.).
“Everyone at the Blade is excited about the chance to sit down with the mayor to
discuss LGBT issues as we all prepare to celebrate Pride,” said Blade editor Kevin Naff.
“The mayor deserves our thanks for being accessible and speaking directly to us about
our priorities.”
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will begin at 5:30 p.m. Naff will interview the mayor from 6:30 to 7 p.m. followed by a
question-and-answer session involving the audience. Admission is free and the event is
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Capitol LGBT Workplace Groups and Equality Forum are launching Pride
month with a screening on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium at
the Department of Education (400 Maryland Ave., S.W.) of “Gay Pioneers,” a film
featuring the first organized annual “homosexual” civil rights demonstrations
held in Philadelphia, New York and D.C. from 1965 to 1969.
Two pioneers in the film, Frank Kameny and Lilli Vincenz, will be at the screening
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Lazin. The Washington Blade’s Lou Chibbaro Jr. will moderate the discussion.
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A “5,000 Men Pride Mega Party” and “Andrew Noel Fashion Show are tonight at Fur
(33 Patterson Street, N.E.). A beach party is slated for Saturday at Sandy Point Beach in
Annapolis. A “Manhunt Party” is Saturday night at Flagship Lounge (900 Water St., S.W.)
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p.m. to 2 a.m. at Layla Lounge (501 Morse St. N.E.).
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BERNADETTE PETERS in ‘Follies.’
Rickety reunion
Uneven ‘Follies’ finds “Alice”? She sang that too).
In the well-received “Who’s That
footing in second half Woman?” Terri White, who is gay, leads
some of the ladies (including a very agile
By PATRICK FOLLIARD Bernadette Peters) in a rousing tap routine.
And finally former showgirl-turned-TV star
The applause begins early at the Carlotta (Elaine Paige) directs her song
Kennedy Center’s lavish production of “I’m Still Here” to a passel of beyond-
“Follies.” charmed cater waiters, sapping that
It breaks out when the orchestra visceral anthem of some of its punch.
strikes up Stephen Sondheim’s gorgeous Throughout the show, four young actors
overture, and continues (loud and long) as were in and out of the action, playing the
well-known cast members like Bernadette couples’ pre-jaded, circa 1941 selves.
Peters, Elaine Paige and Linda Lavin make Also, tall lithesome showgirls from the
their entrances. There’s another burst theater’s glory days roam the stage in
when one by one these ladies and others fabulous costumes designed by Gregg
playfully strike stagey poses harking back Barnes; and while these ghosts don’t
to their middle-aged characters’ long ago create an especially haunting effect, their
careers as showgirls. gravity-defying bodies certainly make a
Eventually the clapping sufficiently statement on the passage of time.
quiets for Sondheim and writer James Directed by Eric Schaeffer and
Goldman’s 1971 musical to unfold. choreographed by Warren Carlyle, the first
On the eve of the demolition of his once act is a little uneven, but the second act
grand Broadway theater, aging impresario is nearly perfect. Things really get going
Dmitri Weismann (local actor David Sabin) with the powerful “Could I Leave You?” in
has gathered a party of former Weismann which Maxwell’s fabulously icy Phyllis finally
(think Ziegfeld) girls and their husbands goes off on her rich and wayward husband.
beneath the crumbly, gilt proscenium for Then it’s Schaeffer’s flawlessly staged
one final reunion. “Loveland” sequence — a revealing
Two of the couples — Sally (Bernadette glimpse inside the two couples’ heads
Peters) and Buddy (Danny Burstein), and (Sondheim is big on psychoanalysis) via a
Phyllis (Jan Maxwell) and Ben (Ron Raines) number of very entertaining, vaudeville-
— share a history beyond the old shows. style numbers including Burstein’s
Way back when, promising young Ben caustically comic “Buddy’s Blues,” and
fooled around with Sally while engaged Peters’ heartrendingly sung ballad, “I’m
to Phyllis. Sally was in love with Ben Losing my mind.”
then and remains so 30 years later. She Looking great in a tight red slip dress,
unrealistically hopes the Follies reunion Peters doesn’t appear the depressed
will serve to rekindle their passion and Arizona housewife that Sally has become,
bring them together. For both couples, but nonetheless she convincingly portrays
the evening plays out awkwardly to say her character’s sadness and loss of
the least. judgment. Burstein is equally good as
Meanwhile, the rest of the party is Sally’s devoted husband who used to wait
taking a less (emotionally) messy trip eagerly for her to meet him at the stage
down memory lane with some of the door, and all these years later he’s still
former Weismann girls performing their stuck on her.
old numbers. As a has-been French
songstress, Régine valiantly croaks “Ah, ‘Follies’
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HOT HITS AND HIDDEN JEWELS OPENINGS Francisco Rodriguez, National Gallery of
Art. 202-737-4215. nga.gov
SAT, MAY 25
Race to the Center of the Earth, National
ONGOING STAGE
Geographic. 202-857-7700. nglive.org/dc
Follies, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
MON, MAY 30 kennedy-center.org
Bootycandy, Woolly Mammoth. Venus in Fur, The Studio Theatre. 202-
202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net 332-3300. studiotheatre.org
WED, JUN 1 The Moscows of Nantucket, Theater J.
Cuttings from a Winter Garden, 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org
Washington Printmakers Gallery. Night and Day, Washington Shakespeare
301-273-3660. Company & Tennessee Continuum:
washingtonprintmakers.com Two One-Acts by Williams, Washington
Don Quixote, Synetic Theater. Shakespeare Company, Artisphere.
800-494-8497. synetictheater.org 888-841-2787.
THU, JUN 2 washingtonshakespeare.org
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Why Torture is Wrong, and the
Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org People Who Love Them, American
DC J AZ Z F E S T IVA L Ensemble Theater. 1-800-838-3006.
W E D, J UNE 1 T HR OU GH M ON , J U N E 13 americanensemble.org
VAR I O US L O C AT ION S T HR O U GHO U T TH E CITY. LAST CHANCE The Capital City Showcase, DCAC.
202- 457- 7628 . D C J A Z Z F E S T. O R G. 202-462-7833. dcartscenter.org
The DC Jazz Festival will feature more than 100 jazz performances at concert SAT, MAY 28 Como si fuera esta noche / As If It
venues and clubs across the city, including a day-long concert near the Washington Body, Corcoran Gallery of Art. Were Tonight, Teatro de la Luna,
Monument and a Kennedy Center concert focusing on New Orleans. Headliners 202-639-1700. getinvolved.corcoran.org Gunston Theatre Two. 703-548-3092.
include Bobby McFerrin, Roy Hargrove, and Eddie Palmieri. Iphigènie en Tauride, WNO, Kennedy teatrodelaluna.org
Center. 202-295-2400. dc-opera.org
PEEP SHOW
T H R O UG H T U E , M AY 3 1 SUN, MAY 29 ONGOING EXHIBITONS
ART I S P H E RE . 7 0 3 - 8 7 5 - 1 1 0 0 . A RT IS P H ERE. COM. Farragut North, Olney Theatre Center.
Artisphere has partnered with Artomatic to bring highlights from the 5th Annual 301-924-3400. olneytheatre.org National Gallery of Art. Gauguin: Maker
Washington Post PEEPS Diorama Contest to Artisphere. See the First Place MON, MAY 30 of Myth, Gabriel Metsu, 1629ñ1667, Lewis
Winner--”Chilean CoPeepapo Mine Rescue” and finalists such as Lady Gaga’s Venice: Canaletto and His Rivals, National Baltz: Prototypes/Ronde de Nuit, In the
Grammy-Awards entrance. The exhibition feature over 20 entries and can be Gallery of Art. 202-737-4215. nga.gov Tower: Nam June Paik, Italian Master
Drawings from the Wolfgang Rajten
viewed anytime during Artisphere’s regular hours. TUE, MAY 31
Collection. 202-737-4215. nga.gov
Scopitones!, Artisphere. 703-875-1100.
B AL L E T NACION A L D E C U B A Kreeger Museum. Tom Wesselmann
artisphere.com
T UE , MAY 31 T HR O U GH S U N , J U N E 5 DRAWS. 202-337-3050.
KE NNE DY CE N T E R . 2 0 2 - 4 6 7 - 4 6 0 0 . K E NN EDY- CEN TER. ORG. kreegermuseum.org
Returning for the first time since 2001, the Ballet Nacional de Cuba dazzles with LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
two programs including Magic of Dance, a fiery compilation of ballet’s biggest
MAY 28 - MAY 30
ONGOING GALLERIES
hits.
Film Event: International Festival of Films Contain, Maintain, Sustain, Carrier,
AMADE US on Art, National Gallery of Art. Barcode Orchestra, Design for the
T H R O UG H J U N E 5 202-737-4215. nga.gov Civic Realm, Artisphere. 703-875-1100.
RO UN D H O US E T HE AT R E B E T HE S D A . 2 4 0 - 6 4 4 - 1 1 0 0 . artisphere.com
RO UN DH O US E T HE AT R E . O R G.
Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, winner of seven Tony Awards - including Best Play,
ONE NIGHT ONLY This is Hawai’i, Transformer. 202-483-1102.
transformergallery.org
depicts the flamboyant genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as seen through the Big Ideas - Sondra N. Arkin, Susan Finsen,
eyes of his desperately jealous contemporary, composer Antonio Salieri. FRI, MAY 27 Ellyn Weiss, Brentwood Arts Exchange.
Jazz in the Garden: Origem (Brazilian jazz), 301-277-2873. arts.pgparks.com
The Guide to Arts & Culture is provided by CultureCapital.com your link to the arts in Metro DC. A National Gallery of Art. Gordon Binder, Tanja Bos, and Beverly
program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington a nonprofit serving the regions arts & culture 202-737-4215. nga.gov
community and the public for over 30 years. Photo courtesy of DC Jazz Festival. Ryan, Gallery plan b. 202-234-2711.
SAT, MAY 28 galleryplanb.com
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Artomatic Takes Flight: Special Exhibit
Keillor, Wolf Trap. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. at National Airport, Artomatic, Reagan
wolftrap.org National Airport. 703-417-1005.
SUN, MAY 29 artomatic.org
A Season of Rohmer: Astrèe and Cèladon, Baa-merica! Icons Revisited, The Art
National Gallery of Art. League. 703-683-1780. theartleague.org
202-737-4215. nga.gov Urban Decay II, Workhouse Arts Center.
703-584-2900. workhousearts.org
TUE, MAY 31
The Dominican Perspective on Salsa,
Artisphere. 703-875-1100. artisphere.com
WED, JUN 1
Art After Hours: Pam Parker Quartet,
Strathmore. 301-581-5100. strathmore.org
THU, JUN 2
Bill Cosby, Wolf Trap. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
wolftrap.org
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Summer is usually the time for shoot-
“Like” us on Facebook. ‘em-up, big budget, special effects-laden Yes, believe it or not, the beloved
blockbusters. Hardly the climate for LGBT fare. “Potter” series comes to an end this
But there are a few highlights of the summer summer. Die-hard fans can expect the
movie season gays may want to check out. biggest battle yet between Voldemort
and Harry, Ron and Hermione. While the
‘THE HANGOVER 2’ first installment of “Deathly Hallows” set
the stage for the final showdown, part
This weekend, Bradley Cooper returns two promises to be an action-packed (if
as Phil in the second offering of ‘The not surprising!) finale. In keeping with
Hangover.’ Best buddies, Phil, Stu (Ed the summer blockbuster feel of the film,
Helms) and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) head rumors are swirling that the trailer for “The
to Bangkok, Thailand to celebrate Stu’s Dark Knight Rises” will be shown prior
wedding. Leaving the antics in Vegas to the film. This next installment of the
behind them, the groups hopes for a “Batman” series stars Christian Bale and
more subdued celebration in Thailand. Anne Hathaway, as Catwoman. July 15
Undoubtedly, there will be plenty of
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Ryan Reynolds brings the DC Comics school girls who fall in love. The movie
superhero to the big screen. Reynolds finds is said to be visually stunning with witty
himself in possession of a mystical green dialogue and a fabulous soundtrack. The
ring that gives him otherworldly powers. two free-spirited girls experiment with
As a new member to an intergalactic drugs, go to underground parties and flirt
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Venice: Canaletto and His Rivals

Through May 30
East Building
The exhibition has been organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the National Gallery, London. The exhibition in Washington is
made possible by the Bracco Foundation, which promotes cultural, scientific, and artistic expressions to improve the quality of life. It is also made
possible through the generous support of the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation. Additional support is kindly provided by Sally Engelhard
Pingree and The Charles Engelhard Foundation. It is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
Canaletto, The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Looking West, with Santa Maria della Salute, c. 1729, oil on canvas, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The
Robert Lee Blaffer Memorial Collection, Gift of Sarah Campbell Blaffer © MFAH
National Gallery of Art

Admission is AlwAys free www.nga.gov
On the National Mall from 3rd to 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW http://twitter.com/ngadc
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E-mail calendar items to calendars@washblade.com be 21 or older.

two weeks prior to your event. Space is limited so The Lodge (21614 National Pike) in
priority is given to LGBT-specific events or those Boonsboro, Md., presents “Wet: The
with LGBT participants. Recurring events must be
re-submitted each time. Foam Party” tonight from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
There is a $5 cover before 11 p.m. which
then goes up to $8.
TODAY Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.) Cornhole
Metro Teen AIDS is holding its Spring League meets today from noon to 4 p.m.
Masquerade 2011 at the Church of the For more information, visit nelliesdc.com.
Pilgrims (2201 P St., N.W.) from 7 to 9:30 The Fridge (516 8th St., S.E.) presents
p.m. This party is for those 13-24 years old. “The Science of Bioluminescence,” a
The first 20 people who get a free HIV test talk in conjunction with its exhibit, “Cold
will win a $10 gift card. Everyone will win Light,” hosted by Katie Schuler today
a mask. from 3 to 5 p.m. Two scientists, Allen
Apex (1415 22nd St., N.W.) presents the Collins and Mitch Fournet, will present
return of Liquid Ladies, a weekly women’s some of their research and explain how
dance party with DJs Randy White and bioluminescence plays a huge role in the
Rosie. Doors open at 10 p.m. There is a life of these animals.
$10 cover charge and all attendees must Adventuring, a D.C.-based gay and
be 18 or older. lesbian outdoor group, is having its
The Lodge (21614 National Pike) in Bakeries Bicycle Crawl 2011 today starting
Boonsboro, Md., presents “The Queen at 9:30 a.m. at the Clarendon Metro
and Court” starring Miss Gay Maryland Station Park. The group will be visiting WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY
2011 Chi Chi Ray Colby and Araya Sparxx three bakeries, Firehook Bakery and BA’NAKA, last year’s Blade Best of Gay D.C. drag winner, performs Saturday night at Town for
with Ashley Bannks as MC tonight from 9 Coffee House, The Dairy Godmother and the Lady Gaga-themed ‘GAGArama.’
p.m. to 2 a.m. There is a $5 cover before the Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe. There is a
10:30 p.m. which then goes up to $8. $2 fee for this event. For more information,
The New Gay presents a Beat City pre- visit adventuring.org. online at blackcatdc.com. Attendees should RSVP by e-mailing
part fundraiser to benefit the Washington Will Eastman’s Bliss Dance Party returns Jason.maglaughlin@SMYAL.org or 202-
Peace Center tonight at 8 p.m. at Chief to U Street Music Hall (1115 U St., N.W.) MONDAY, MAY 30 567-3159. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Ike’s Mambo Room (1725 Columbia Rd., tonight at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can The NOH8 Campaign returns to the The Tom Davaron Social Bridge Club will
N.W.) featuring a spoken word set and be purchased online at ustreetmusichall. D.C. area for an open photo shoot at the meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center
music of Lovers, Southern Problems com Attendees must be 18 or older. W Washington Hotel (515 15th St.) today (721 8th St., S.E.) for social bridge. No
and a special guest DJ. Tickets are $7 in from 4 to 8 p.m. Solo photos have a fee partner is needed. For more information,
advance and $10 at the door. They can SUNDAY, MAY 29 of $40 each and group or couple photos visit lambdabridge.com and click “Social
be purchased online at beatcitypreparty. D.C. Black Pride will be holding a have a fee of $25 for each person in the Bridge in Washington, D.C.”
eventbrite.com. worship service today at the Hamilton photo. All people who would like to
The Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) Crowne Plaza Hotel (1001 14th St., N.W.) be photographed should make sure to THURSDAY, JUNE 2
presents Gay/Bash with DJ Joshua tonight from 10 a.m. to noon. wear white. For more information, visit Insight is sponsoring a discussion of
from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is a $5 cover Zoom: Urban Lesbian Excursions noh8campaign.com. the Start Study in D.C. which looks at
for this all ages show. presents Game Parlor at the Science Club the question of when is the best time to
Touchstone Gallery (901 New York (1136 19th St., N.W.) from 6 to 9 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 31 start HIV medication. The discussion is
Ave., N.W.) exhibits “Life Is Too Serious” Tickets range from $5 to $10 and can be Join Burgundy Crescent Volunteers to tonight at 6 p.m. at the Embassy Suites
featuring paintings and drawings by purchased online at zoomexcursions.com. help pack safer sex kits from 7 to 9 p.m. Hotel (4300 Military Rd., N.W.). Some of
Marcia Coppel and “Infrared: The WTF returns to Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) tonight at FUK!T’s new packing location the speakers will be Dr. Carl Dieffenbach
Invisible Light” featuring photographs by with a special “Rocky Horror”-themed Green Lantern, 1335 Green Ct., N.W. and Dr. James Neaton. RVSP by e-mailing
Harvey Kupferberg are on display through edition. Doors open at 10 p.m. There is a The Rockville-based Musical Theater janet.royal@va.gov.
Sunday. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. $5 cover and all attendees must be 18 or Center will be performing Broadway song- The Chris4Life Colon Cancer
to 8 p.m. older. and-dance numbers today at 6 p.m. at the Foundation and the Young Professional
Truck Stop celebrates Memorial Day Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.). This is Board presents “What’s up your butt?”
SATURDAY, MAY 28 weekend with DJ Majr and DJs Erik Lars a free performance. For more information, Happy Hour at Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.)
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) is paying Evans and David Merrill at District (2473 visit kennedy-center.org. tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a
homage to Lady Gaga with GAGArama 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. raffle for prizes including a trip for two
featuring special performances by the DJ Dredd presents Prince Dance Party WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 to Miami Beach. Proceeds will go to
Town dancers including Ba’Naka. Doors at Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) tonight The third annual Women for SMYAL is Colon Cancer Patients throughout the
open at 10 p.m. There is a $8 cover before at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and tonight at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Metropolitan area. For more info, visit
11 and $12 afterward. All attendees must $12 day of show. They can be purchased (1526 14th St., N.W.) from 6 to 8 p.m. chris4life.org.
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OPRAH, even in her early years, never shied from LGBT topics on her eponymous show, which ended its run this week.
Oprah’s gayest shows

Talk show legend never contracted was at its peak. Sisco said he • Gay pianist Liberace made his final
agreed to do the show to help educate public appearance on the show on a
shied from LGBT topics the public. Rumors were running rampant Christmas Day episode in 1986. He died
in the town that Sisco had been seen about six weeks later of AIDS-related
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO spitting on food at the local McDonald’s complications.
joeyd@washblade.com and on produce at a grocery store. • Ellen DeGeneres came out on a 1997
“Mike Sisco’s story is heartbreaking because episode. Oprah also appeared on her
Everybody knows Oprah ended her it shows the reactions/actions of human beings sitcom as her therapist.
eponymous talk show this week, but one when fear takes hold, when ignorance is • A 2003 episode that had run without
thing missed in the mainstream hoopla abundant and when there is a mob mentality,” incident initially, was rerun in 2005 and
was how often and unabashedly she dealt blogger Lola Nicole wrote. “[He] went to be caused a major controversy because a
with LGBT topics during her 25-year run. with his family so they could care for him, so he guest gave an explanation of rimming,
Oprah and her flock have consistently could feel loved. He got exactly the opposite.” albeit in a hetero context.
denied speculation that she herself Last September, as Oprah started her • A landmark 2004 episode called
may be gay. Gay OWN talk show host final season, she visited Sisco’s three sisters, “A Secret Sex World: Living on the
Brad Lamm told the Blade in March the Patricia, Tina and Anna. Sisco died in 1996 and Down Low” brought the largely black
question has lingered so long he finds it controversy surrounded him until the bitter phenomenon of married men having sex
“offensive.” Winfrey confessed frustration end — a family fight ensued about where he with men on the side to light. It became
over the issue to Barbara Walters in a 2010 could be buried. In the ensuing years, his sister part of the national lexicon.
interview because its persistence, she Anna had come out as a lesbian. • Last November, singer Ricky Martin
said, implied dishonesty on her part. Oprah also interviewed several of the discussed being a gay father.
A look back through the topics of the residents who’d been against Sisco’s • In March, “Family Ties” actress Meredith
show’s 4,561 episodes reveals a bounty presence in the original episode. Some Baxter discussed being a lesbian.
of LGBT guests, perhaps none more said they’d wished they’d been more • A January episode was devoted to
memorable than a 1987 landmark episode compassionate. coming out.
that found Oprah visiting Williamson, Oprah said her goal in doing both • In May, 2008, Oprah interviewed Cher
W.Va., (population: 5,600) to interview episodes was to remind people to be and Tina Turner at Caesar’s Palace in Las
Mike Sisco, a gay man who’d contracted compassionate. Vegas. Oprah idol Diana Ross also made a
AIDS while living in Dallas and who’d “I think that is the complete message of handful of appearances on the show.
returned home to his family in West this whole series we did here today and 23 • An October 2006 episode was called
Virginia. years ago,” she said at a press conference “Wives Confess They are Gay.”
Word had spread in the small town that after the 2010 episode. “I understand • A March, 2009 episode was called
Sisco had AIDS and hysteria ensued when people’s fear because in 1987 we still didn’t “Women Leaving Men for Other Women.”
he went swimming in a public swimming know everything and it’s understandable • The “Will & Grace” cast convened in
pool. Sisco told Oprah residents were that people would have questions and May 2006 for a farewell episode.
fleeing “like people do in those science what was represented here in Williamson • In July, 2010 former high school football
fiction movies when they see Godzilla really was a microcosm for the country. We quarterback Kimberly Reed discussed her
in the street or something.” The mayor used Williamson as a symbol for what was late ‘90s sex change. Her documentary
closed the pool and Sisco was ostracized. going on in the rest of the country.” was shown at Reel Affirmations.
It was the height of AIDS hysteria when Other famous LGBT-related episodes • And just weeks ago, Oprah interviewed
confusion about how the disease could be include: Chaz Bono about his transition and book.
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SHADINA performs at last year’s Black Pride.
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service.”
After a generation hosting one of the
nation’s premier Memorial Day events for
black gays and lesbians, the organization
is shifting attention toward a slate of year-
round workshops it says better serve an
audience with changing priorities.
It means lower-key Pride celebrations WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY
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Models at last year’s Black Pride fashion show
(top and center). Bottom photo, WALE at
that matter to black gays and lesbians more One of Wale’s DJs spins at last year’s Black Pride. least year’s event.
than all-night parties and rainbow flags.
“It’s really about being relevant and
being around for the next 20 years,”
Fowlkes says. violence and LGBT foster parenting. are entrepreneurs have taken advantage.” boundaries is a high priority for the group.
Make no mistake — the event running Providing career-building help, targeting At the same time, the audience is This year, for instance, he says the board
from Thursday through Monday will feature youth and transgender men and women changing, he says. included two young adults who later bowed
many long-time staples: The writer’s forum, especially, is another goal. “Some people were coming to the Pride out due to scheduling conflicts. Also,
film festival and a poetry slam with a $250 It’s a return to basics for the event, in the early years when they were 23,” he among the panel discussions planned for
grand prize are among the audience founded in 1991 to help raise money for says. “Now they’re in their 40s and now this weekend is one titled, “Does the Black
favorites that haven’t gone anywhere. HIV/AIDS organizations as well as provide coming to our form of celebration is not as LGBT Community Really Care About Black
But changes also are apparent: A long- a Memorial Day meeting ground for area refreshing and new as it was.” Youth?”
running vendor marketplace, for instance, gays and lesbians of color. The event Jack Hairston understands that But the fledgling efforts ring hollow for B.
has disappeared. Panel discussions on has since grown to attract up to 30,000 sentiment. An attendee since the early ‘90s, “Breeze” Bennett, a 25-year-old area party
topics like depression in gay black men, attendees, Fowlkes says. This year, like last at 49, he said he’s lost interest in the party promoter and community personality. She
meanwhile, will number fewer than in year, is expected to bring in about 15,000 as aspects of Pride. He says organizers are on could think of only one person under age
recent years. some would-be attendees head to fledgling the right track by shifting gears, but also 35 who is directly involved with the group
Part of the reason is economic. Black Pride events around the country. need to ramp up efforts to reach the next and saw little outreach on the many e-mail
“We have scaled down some of our “In many ways, [D.C.] Black Pride is a generation of black gays and lesbians. lists she belongs to.
expenses so we can really focus on being victim of our own success,” says Fowlkes, “They think it’s all about parties and D.C. “It seems like they’re definitely interested
a year-round organization,” Fowlkes says, who heads the International Federation is not giving the best parties anymore — so in spirit,” she says of the Black Pride board’s
adding the group also has been impacted of Black Prides, a growing umbrella group why even come?” he says. “[Leaders] need efforts to recruit young leaders. “I would
as nonprofit donations have slowed. representing 35 black prides from Toronto to recruit the right people across the age just like to see more action behind those
In 2011, the organization plans to San Diego. “People see that it’s not groups to keep it relevant.” sentiments and more resourceful outreach
community outreach surrounding domestic difficult to do [an event] and people who Fowlkes says crossing generational — just a bit more gumption.”
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RECLAIMING OUR SPIRITUALITY

An Interfaith Workshop for the LGBTQ Community
Led by Rev. Elizabeth McCain, M.A., Lesbian Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Counselor
June 9, 2011
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Metropolitan Community Church

474 Ridge Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
$15 Admission
People of any or no particular

spiritual or religious path
are welcome.
In ThIs InTERACTIvE, InTERfAITh woRkshoP LEARn AbouT:

The differences and similarities between religion and spirituality
Letting go of spiritual and/or religious wounding
Developing your own spiritual practices, which nurture your soul
“There is a loving Spirit at the heart of the universe that yearns for each of us to be healed,
empowered and know that we are loved.” –Melanie Morrison
Rev. Elizabeth McCain, M.A., is an ordained interfaith minister through The Chaplaincy Institute for Arts and
Interfaith Ministries in Berkeley, CA. Previously a psychotherapist for many years, Elizabeth is now a spiritual
counselor and energy practitioner in private practice in Takoma Park, MD. She specializes in providing spiritual
care to the LGBTQ community through loss and life changes. She is also a certified marriage celebrant through
the Unitarian Universalist Society in Washington, DC.
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The fine print of the regional contract

By DAVID BEDIZ, REALTOR®
Choosing a buyer’s agent isn’t just

about finding someone who knows the
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one with the smarts and detail-oriented
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ora of legal forms that you’ll sign binding
you to the house you’ll eventually buy.
Most agents are not lawyers, and there-
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since most buyers don’t meet a lawyer in-
volved in their transaction until settlement,
the agents are their primary guide to un-
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For sellers, too, an agent must also be
savvy with the ins and outs of the contracts. Getting documents filled out properly makes all the difference in real estate.
For buyers and sellers alike, having an in-
telligent agent who knows the fine print
of the standard contracts can give them a thousands of dollars) if the buyer doesn’t Since they are affixed to the wall, many buy- are hundreds of blank fields that agents fill
huge advantage in the transaction. Most qualify for the loan after the expiration, ers and their agents assume they count as in to get the deal done. Many of them sim-
agents use the Regional Sales Contract only to find out they can take nothing. fixtures and will convey automatically. The ply don’t apply to the transaction; condo
in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area Similarly, the appraisal contingency contract says otherwise, so beware! language doesn’t apply when you’re buy-
around Washington, and there are a num- deadline can also come, go, and still re- ing a single family home, and language
ber of unexpected surprises contained in main in effect if the seller does not give 3. When digital signatures that clarifies how a mortgage is to be as-
those forms, so as a buyer or seller, it helps notice of that deadline’s expiration. The don’t count sumed almost never pertains to transac-
if you know a few of them too: difference is that if the buyer doesn’t Digital signatures are being used more tions these days. But if a blank is left blank
respond in three days, that contingency and more frequently these days, and it’s in an active and applicable section of the
1. The contingency expiration date expires, but the contract survives. There- understandable. In our area, a normal con- contract, rather than crossed through
that never comes fore, every good seller’s agent should de- tract usually is more than 25 pages long, or filled in with “N/A,” it may eventually
Buyers count on contingencies to pro- liver notice immediately upon expiration and sometimes it’s more than 50! Printing come back and bite you, whether you’re
tect them in the event they find something of that contingency to ensure the seller and faxing or e-mailing these docs back a buyer or a seller. For example, says Ja-
out during the process that changes their is duly protected. Most other contingen- and forth has become a huge burden, son Sherman of Paragon Title Company,
ability or desire to buy the property. Sell- cies in the standard regional sales con- even as internet speeds improve, so be- in a condominium transfer where there is
ers count on those contingencies ending tract expire upon their expiration date. ing able to enter a password and click to no special assessment as of the contract
at some point so they can have confidence place your signature in a document on date, but one comes up before settle-
they’ll actually get to settlement. 2. The attachments that your desktop saves a lot of time and toner. ment, there is no clear indication of who
Two big contingencies, the financing don’t convey However, many agents who use digital will pay it unless the agents fill in one of
and the appraisal contingencies, have ex- Most buyers and sellers who have signatures don’t get a digital signatures au- two options on the condominium ad-
piration dates that can come and go, but some experience in the market know that thorization form signed from the beginning dendum. When there’s no assessment it’s
still remain in effect, even all the way until attached fixtures (elements of the house that allows for digital signatures to be in- almost always left blank, but if an assess-
settlement. The financing contingency or decor that are physically attached to terpreted as valid in a legal sense. Without ment comes in mid-stream there will be
does not expire until the seller gives no- the property in a relatively permanent that one form signed, by hand, the entire problems.
tice (an official signed document pertain- way) convey, or come with, the property contract could be considered invalid. The These are just a few of the more com-
ing to the transaction) that the deadline without express written agreement. So day of settlement, the buyer could simply mon errors I see practiced by inexperi-
has expired. But if the buyer doesn’t re- the sofa goes, the light fixtures stay; the walk away. Similarly, a contract originally enced agents, or misunderstood by most
move the contingency within three days lamps go but the mantelpiece stays — agreed to in writing but then signed in sub- buyers and sellers. But of course there
of receiving this notice, the contract dies. unless agreed to otherwise in writing. sequent parts digitally could be considered are many more pitfalls that can sneak up
The language is worded thus to protect What about blinds, curtain rods, built-in valid only until the subsequent parts that on you. That’s why your choice in your Re-
the buyer, obviously. Unfortunately, the ef- refrigerators, and, most importantly as of weren’t signed by hand. In that sense, if a altor shouldn’t just be based on whether
fect this generally has is that sellers are so late, wall-mounted flat-screen televisions? buyer makes certain demands under the he or she can make small talk at a cock-
scared to deliver the notice (and therefore Well, good agents know that to ensure there home inspection contingency but submits tail party or has a nice advertisement. It
risk the contract dying) that they don’t do is no dispute down the road, any ambigu- notice with a digital signature without an should hinge on your confidence that
so, and then the contingency deadline los- ous items should be identified and agreed agreement to sign in such a way, they have they can handle the tricky — and often
es all meaning since it goes on indefinitely. upon in writing. But good agents know that effectively not given notice by the deadline costly — intricacies of the legal docu-
Often, sellers don’t even know they have some of these items are already excluded and may lose all the rights to make such ments you sign too.
to give notice, especially if they are work- by default in the regional sales contract. For demands once the deadline expires.
ing with an agent who may not know the example, mounted televisions and speakers David Bediz is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Residential
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