The History of Pride in DC

The History of Pride in DC

Some of the most important moments in Washington’s rich LGBTQ+ political and cultural history.

Excellence Ascending: GLAAD Celebrates Black LGBTQ Legacy at BET’s Black + Iconic Soirée

This year, the 3rd Annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée made its powerful debut in Washington, D.C., and GLAAD’s Communities of Color team was proud to be in the building to help spotlight and celebrate Black LGBTQ brilliance. Held on May 25, 2025, under the theme “Excellence Ascending,” the evening brought together cultural trailblazers and [...] The post Excellence Ascending: GLAAD Celebrates Black LGBTQ Legacy at BET’s Black + Iconic Soirée first…

BET Awards Honors Mariah Carey And Sparks Debate Over Snoop Dogg Inclusion

BET is going all-out to celebrate its 25th-anniversary show—and in building the ultimate icon honoree list that has stirred a debate among fans over who leads in decidedly long-overdue status, it’s Mariah Carey. However, this is a list from which everybody does not choose to see eye to eye; it was yet another steep for […]

BET’s Black + Iconic Soirée Celebrates Black LGBTQ+ Excellence

Source: Brian Stukes/Getty Images / BET BET’s Black + Iconic Soirée made a powerful Washington, D.C. debut during its third annual celebration, honoring the rich legacy and bright future of Black LGBTQ+ excellence. Read more about the event and check out a gallery of photos inside. Held under the 2025 theme “Excellence Ascending,” the event spotlighted changemakers across activism, entertainment, and community who are leading with authenticity, …