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Washington Post
5 days ago
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- Washington Post
‘Pride isn't just a party. It's a protest.'
This year marks the 50th anniversary of some of the earliest official D.C. Pride events. D.C. is also hosting WorldPride, one of the largest international celebrations of LGBTQ+ communities in the world. But some LGBTQ+ people say it doesn't feel like a time for celebration. Amid mounting political and cultural attacks, a rise in hate crimes and slashing of health care, some fear the rollback of hard-won rights. As D.C. decks itself in rainbows and welcomes WorldPride, many LGBTQ+ people are finding inspiration not by imagining a brighter future — but instead by revisiting a more hostile past. Reporter Marissa Lang has been out all over the D.C. region speaking to trailblazers of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. What advice can these living legends offer in difficult times? Today's show was produced by Emma Talkoff, who also contributed reporting. It was mixed by Sam Bair and edited by Maggie Penman. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Is this your first Pride or your 50th? Tell us your Pride story.
As WorldPride, one of the largest international LGBTQ+ events, descends on the nation's capital this year, I'll be covering the people and the issues at its core. I'm Marissa Lang, and I'm an enterprise reporter for The Post. I write about D.C. and the surrounding region, and I want to hear your reflections on Pride, what it means and what it has meant to you over the years. We're looking to talk to folks from all walks of life — those going to their first Pride events this year and those who have been longtime participants. If you were there for ACT UP die-ins of the 1990s, or marriage equality kiss-ins in the early 2000s or the 1975 march that marked the very first Pride in the District, we want to hear your story. To get in touch, please use the form below. I won't publish or share anything you write without following up with you first, so please include your contact information. Thank you for contributing, and happy Pride. By submitting, you agree to our submission and discussion guidelines, including our terms of service and privacy policy.
