StillWe Lead - Capital Pride Alliance

Join a community of learning and activism!

Register to participate in #StillWeLead, a community and professional development experience designed to help community leaders and organizations better serve and support the LGBTQ+ community.

Sessions take place the last Wednesday of each month, beginning March 31, 2021.

Each session will focus on key areas impacting our LGBTQ+ community and our responsibility as leaders within our organizations to support and foster an intersectional social justice movement.

Registration is free for community members and organizations.

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#StillWeLead is a powerful statement about the resilience, struggles, celebrations, visibility, and pride that exist within our community. In spite of extreme adversity facing members of the LGBTQ+ community, we must come together to support, love, resist, learn, educate, and thrive. Through community partnership, engagement, and leadership, #StillWeLead seeks to empower others by providing the community an opportunity to elevate the voices of the movement.

Consider making a donation today. Your gift will help grow collaborative advocacy, outreach, education, and programming in support of our intersectional community, expand access to programs to ensure inclusivity, secure resources to meet accessibility needs, and provide tools to help assist in volunteer recruitment, training, and recognition of organization and community leaders.

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Upcoming Sessions

Session #6

Stay tuned.

A MOVEMENT OF OPINION

We will engage in courageous conversations on how to work together in a movement where some opinions don’t feel like they can co-exist. We will find ways to acknowledge and understand the complexities of our intersections.

Session #7

Stay tuned.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY IN SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT

Past Sessions

Session #1

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7 PM

CULTIVATING THE VOICES OF OUR MOVEMENT: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

We want to cultivate the voices of our youth, lift the voices of our most marginalized, and rediscover the voices of our elders. It is crucial to understand where the LGBTQ+ movement began and how our history informs our present. We will create a space to discuss our current struggles and provide opportunities to build a better future.

Guest Panelists

January 01, 1970

Cedric Burgess

Panelist

January 01, 1970

Ebone Bell

Facilitator

January 01, 1970

Mia Mason

Panelist

Session #2

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7 PM

OUR RESPONSIBILITY IN AN INTERSECTIONAL SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT

Join us as we collectively identify our biases and acknowledge the racism and sexism that exists within the LGBTQ+ community. In tonight’s session, we will take a deep dive into understanding the inherent differences between equality and equity, the challenges that these distinctions present, and the ways to implement best practices to honor our collective identities.

Guest Panelists

January 01, 1970

Alex Rodriquez

(She/He)

January 01, 1970

Jennifer Heiser

(She/Her) - Production Team

January 01, 1970

Kenya Hutton

(He/Him)

January 01, 1970

Kim Baker

(She, Her, Hers) - Board Member

Session #3

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7 PM

INVESTING IN OUR HEALTH

In this conversation we will discuss how to allocate resources to invest in the services and support needs of those populations who are most in need. We will discuss the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and LGBTQ+ community and how is relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic. We will talk about how investments in our healthcare system and accessibility to those resources greatly impact our movement.

If you have already registered for a previous session, you no longer need to register. Simply RSVP to each scheduled session on your calendar. Only new StillWe Lead series participants need to register.

Presenter

January 01, 1970

Anthony Gutierrez

(He/Him)

Special Guest

Paul Kawata, Executive Director for NMAC

Session #4

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7 PM

UPLIFTING THE VOICES OF OUR LGBTQ+ ELDERS

This panel will provide open and organic dialog across the community to further the discussion on lifting the voices of our most marginalized and rediscover the voices of our elders. It is crucial to understand where the LGBTQ+ movement began and how our history informs our present. We would like to extend an invitation to you to represent your perspective in this community discussion.

Guest Panelists

January 01, 1970

Cedric Burgess

January 01, 1970

Chrissy Gephardt

January 01, 1970

Dr. Imani Woody

January 01, 1970

George Kerr III

Session #5

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 7 PM

TO BE INCLUSIVE IS TO BE ACCESSIBLE

Tonight we will cover the experiences of the disability community in the Pride context. Approximately ¼ of our total adult population have a disability. Keeping that in mind, we must also recognize that the disability community intersects with every other identity. Our discussion tonight will cover these experiences in the pride/LGBTQIA+ context.

Guest Panelists

January 01, 1970

Dr. Sarmistha Talukdar

January 01, 1970

Justice Shorter

January 01, 1970

Victoria Rodríguez-Roldán

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#vote2020 #election2020 #biden #biden2020 #voteblue2020 #iwillvote #stillwevote #fashion

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#vote2020 #election2020 #biden #biden2020 #voteblue2020 #iwillvote #stillwevote #fashion

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Today is National Women’s Equality Day.

A century after women’s suffrage, the fight for equality isn’t over.
Women struggled for decades to win the right to vote, but it’s taken even longer for all to be able to exercise it.
#womensequalityday #StillWeVote

Remember to go out and vote! #StillWeVote #vote #voices #hope #faith #ehfar #pride #lgbtq🌈 #dream

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Remember to go out and vote! #StillWeVote #vote #voices #hope #faith #ehfar #pride #lgbtq🌈 #dream

We had the best time today celebrating LGBTQ history month and visiting landmarks across DC with The Capital Pride Out Brigade 🏳️‍🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜 #capitalpride #capitalpridedc #stillwe #stillwevote #freemomhugs #loveislove #LGBTQHistoryMonth #vote #nationalcomingoutday #rbg #hrc #freemomhugsDMV

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We had the best time today celebrating LGBTQ history month and visiting landmarks across DC with The Capital Pride Out Brigade 🏳️‍🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜 #capitalpride #capitalpridedc #stillwe #stillwevote #freemomhugs #loveislove #LGBTQHistoryMonth #vote #nationalcomingoutday #rbg #hrc #freemomhugsDMV

#stillwepraise #stillwevote #cgma2020

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We had a great time zipping through all the wards in #DC with the Capital Pride Alliance Out Brigade! 🌈

We are here for all of this and #StillWeVote:

• for better healthcare for ALL
• to be heard
• for those most marginalized, especially Trans women of color
• because #BlackLivesMatter
• to end systematic discrimination and violence
• for our future generations
• because we believe in equality and justice for all
• to be visible
• for the LGBTQ+ community
• because we #HavePride365
• because My Vote is My Voice

✨ Please join us and take a moment to "Take the Pledge" 👉 https://www.capitalpride.org/vote/

#Pride2020 #StillWeCelebrate #gaybar #gay #LGBTQ #gayleather #pride #washingtondc #dc #dchistory #CapitalPride

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We had a great time zipping through all the wards in #DC with the Capital Pride Alliance Out Brigade! 🌈

We are here for all of this and #StillWeVote:

• for better healthcare for ALL
• to be heard
• for those most marginalized, especially Trans women of color
• because #BlackLivesMatter
• to end systematic discrimination and violence
• for our future generations
• because we believe in equality and justice for all
• to be visible
• for the LGBTQ+ community
• because we #HavePride365
• because My Vote is My Voice

✨ Please join us and take a moment to "Take the Pledge" 👉 https://www.capitalpride.org/vote/

#Pride2020 #StillWeCelebrate #gaybar #gay #LGBTQ #gayleather #pride #washingtondc #dc #dchistory #CapitalPride

in and out in less than 4 minutes! #stillwevote #bidenharris2020 #byetrump

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in and out in less than 4 minutes! #stillwevote #bidenharris2020 #byetrump

Let’s remember to be there for each other and acknowledge we are not perfect. This a time for mutual responsibility, respect and action. We must not let up!
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This has been an extremely challenging time, one that has encouraged dialogue, debate, and change. Unfortunately it has also caused a lot of pain.
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We have too much at stake, especially the LGBTQ+ community, to not support each other and do our best to work together. This means we must communicate with each other, especially when things are tough. Give folks room to grow, allow yourself to feel uncomfortable, and don’t give up.
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We need everyone to remain in this fight, to lift each other up, and to get each other to the ballot and mailbox.
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#StillWeVote #MyVoteIsMyVoice #Equality #SocialJustice #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter #LGBTQ #LGBTQ+ #ReclaimTheAmericanFlag #ReclaimAmerica
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Thank you ron_twist , joaofit__ , The Verona, and basecampdc for helping to put this up.

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Let’s remember to be there for each other and acknowledge we are not perfect. This a time for mutual responsibility, respect and action. We must not let up!
.
This has been an extremely challenging time, one that has encouraged dialogue, debate, and change. Unfortunately it has also caused a lot of pain.
.
We have too much at stake, especially the LGBTQ+ community, to not support each other and do our best to work together. This means we must communicate with each other, especially when things are tough. Give folks room to grow, allow yourself to feel uncomfortable, and don’t give up.
.
We need everyone to remain in this fight, to lift each other up, and to get each other to the ballot and mailbox.
.
#StillWeVote #MyVoteIsMyVoice #Equality #SocialJustice #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter #LGBTQ #LGBTQ+ #ReclaimTheAmericanFlag #ReclaimAmerica
.

Thank you ron_twist , joaofit__ , The Verona, and basecampdc for helping to put this up.

That’s a wrap for the virtual 2020 Pride Stride fun, the first-ever nationwide LGBTQ+ virtual 5k/10k event to raise money and awareness for the LGBTQ+ community! ✨🏳️‍🌈

#VOTE #VOTE #VOTE

#PrideStride #virtualwalk #StillWeRun #StillWeVote #capitaltranspride #capitalpride #Havepride365 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Capital Pride

#OTFHellWeek

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That’s a wrap for the virtual 2020 Pride Stride fun, the first-ever nationwide LGBTQ+ virtual 5k/10k event to raise money and awareness for the LGBTQ+ community! ✨🏳️‍🌈

#VOTE #VOTE #VOTE

#PrideStride #virtualwalk #StillWeRun #StillWeVote #capitaltranspride #capitalpride #Havepride365 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Capital Pride

#OTFHellWeek

On Sunday #IVoted2020. For those voting today, be safe and #VoteHimOut. Don’t allow his party’s, his follower’s, and his intimidation and suppression tactics keep you from the polls!
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#StillWeVote #BidenHarris #Election2020 #TakeBackTheSenate #StillWe #Equality #Respect #Decency #CommonSense #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #VoteLikeYourLifeDependedOnIt

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On Sunday #IVoted2020. For those voting today, be safe and #VoteHimOut. Don’t allow his party’s, his follower’s, and his intimidation and suppression tactics keep you from the polls!
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#StillWeVote #BidenHarris #Election2020 #TakeBackTheSenate #StillWe #Equality #Respect #Decency #CommonSense #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #VoteLikeYourLifeDependedOnIt

After sending out 5,000 text messages to
get-out-the-vote, it’s time to cast my ballot. Already 100 people were in line with the polling center opening at 6 AM! #Vote2020 #WorthTheWait #StillWeVote

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Today is National Women’s Equality Day.

A century after women’s suffrage, the fight for equality isn’t over.
Women struggled for decades to win the right to vote, but it’s taken even longer for all to be able to exercise it.

Here are five African American Suffragists you should know.

MARY-ANN SHADD CARY (1823-1893)
“The crowning glory of American citizenship is that it may be shared equally by people of every nationality, complexion, and sex.”

FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER (1825-1911)
“Now is the time for our women to begin to try to lift up their heads and plant the roots of progress under the hearthstone.”

MARY CHURCH TERRELL (1863-1954)
“Lifting as we climb … we knock at the bar of justice, asking an equal chance.”

NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS (1879-1961)
“When the ballot is put into the hands of the American woman the world is going to get a correct estimate of the Negro woman. It will find her a tower of strength of which poets have never sung, orators have never spoken, and scholars have never written.”

DAISY ELIZABETH ADAMS LAMPKIN (1884-1965)
“You cannot be neutral. You must either join with us who believe in the bright future or be destroyed by those who would return us to the dark past.”
#womensequalityday #StillWeVote

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