June is LGBTQ pride month and this weekend is pretty exciting for the community. We’re gearing up for Capital Pride weekend, a celebration of liberation and embracing self-love. As you know its still a struggle for many people to come out about their sexuality. But our guest will explain how far the LBGTQ community has come and what they’re still fighting for.

Audio:

Ashley Smith-President of Capital Pride Alliance

Instagram: @capitalpridedc

Website: www.capitalpride.org

Capital Pride Parade

Date: June 8th

4:30-8pm

Dupont & Logan Circle

Captial Pride Festival

3rd Street & Pennsylvannia Ave.

Date: June 9th

Time: 12pm-10pm

Amanda Tuck-LBGTQ Activist

Shiqueeta Lee-Drag Queen & Female Impersonator

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiqueeta