NATION’S CAPITAL PREPARES FOR NEW PRIDE MONTH TRADITIONS *For an ASL version of this press release click here. (Stay Tuned) Washington DC, May 12, 2021……. The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) has begun unveiling its list of events and programs scheduled for the Capital Pride Celebration this June, on the heels of this week’s announcement […]
The Capital Pride Alliance is excited to unveil its 46th annual Pride Celebration plans for June 2021 this Wednesday. Today’s announcement from the Mayor’s Office regarding city-wide reopening guidelines brings welcome news, as we know that the members of our community have been eager to gather together once again. We hope to expand our already […]
WASHINGTON, DC, April 27, 2021 – The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) is now accepting nominations for The Capital Pride Honors, an event to acknowledge outstanding individuals, leaders, and activists who have furthered the causes important to the LGBTQ+ community during these unprecedented times in the National Capital Region. Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals […]
The Capital Pride Alliance is relieved that the American justice system worked today when the jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis found him guilty on all counts. The jury clearly saw what the rest of the world witnessed: that the defendant, under the guise of police authority, knelt on George Floyd’s neck for […]
The Capital Pride Alliance condemns in the strongest terms possible the recent wave of hate, racism, and violence against members of the Asian-American community. The mass shooting that occurred earlier this week in Atlanta, Georgia, in which eight lives were taken, six of whom were women of Asian descent, is abhorrent and indicative of an […]
ASL Translation | Traducción al española We are in the midst of a new chapter for Pride. Throughout history, traditional Pride events have provided the LGBTQ+ community with a platform to proudly showcase our visibility. The passion, determination, and talent expressed by members of our community, in light of progress made and challenges placed […]
Estamos en medio de un nuevo capítulo para el Orgullo. A lo largo de la historia, los eventos tradicionales del Orgullo han proporcionado a la comunidad LGBTQ+ una plataforma para mostrar con orgullo nuestra visibilidad. La pasión, determinación y talento expresados por los miembros de nuestra comunidad, a la luz de los progresos realizados y […]
In lieu of traditional Pride events last summer and the likelihood that Pride 2021 will also look much different, nevertheless #StillWe have pride. These challenging times require us to modify our actions and programming in the fight for full freedom and equality. Although summer of 2020 certainly did not turn out the way that anyone […]
The Capital Pride Alliance applauds President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris for doing the right thing and repealing the ban that had been placed on Transgender Americans from serving in the military. The ability to serve is no different for Transgender servicemembers than it is for anyone else; thus, this repeal will help our […]
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Levine, the Secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health, on the occasion of her historic nomination by President-Elect Joe Biden to be the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She will break barriers as the first open #transgender official in a Senate confirmed position. This news is […]
The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More