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SUMMARY:The State of Journalism in DC: 2025 Community Journalism Program Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the shifting landscape of journalism in DC. Our panelists will explore the current state of journalism nationally and in DC and the field’s sustainability. The panelists are Amy L. Kovac-Ashley\, the Executive Director of Tiny News Collective; Mitch Ryals\, the Managing Editor of Washington City Paper; and Denise Rolark-Barnes\, the Publisher of the Washington Informer. Olive Vassell\, a Journalist and Associate Professor of Digital Media at the University of the District of Columbia\, will moderate the discussion. \nThis closing event will also celebrate our Community Journalists who have recently completed HumanitiesDC’s 14-week journalism program. Led by a team of professional local journalists\, this free program is designed to equip DC residents with the knowledge\, skills\, and mentorship to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities. To learn more about HumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program\, visit our website. \nPlease note: RSVPs are strongly encouraged for entry\, and entry is based on a first-come\, first-serve basis. If the event reaches capacity\, donations will not be refunded. \nFor reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion\, please contact Ashley Gunter (agunter@humanitiesdc.org) no later than seven business days before the start of this event. Please be specific about the accommodation you are requesting. \nRegistration Event Link
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-state-of-journalism-in-dc-2025-community-journalism-program-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:True Reformer Building\, 1200 U St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Gunter":MAILTO:agunter@humanitiesdc.org
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SUMMARY:Culture Series: Sex Work in Civil War Washington and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Washington\, DC saw an unprecedented rise in sex work during the Civil War due to the thousands of Union soldiers who flooded into the city for training. Brothels provided income\, shelter\, and independence for women who\, in some cases\, had few other places to turn. They built businesses and turned access to politicians into influence. \nThe DC neighborhood known as Federal Triangle used to be in DC’s early days\, a notorious slum known as Murder Bay and later as Hooker’s Division during the Civil War. The latter name evolved from the usage of that neighborhood as one of the city’s most concentrated red-light districts. The sex work industry exploded during the war due to the heavy presence of soldiers throughout wartime. \nBut why do we demonize sex workers? Why do we continue to stigmatize sex work? \nJoin HumanitiesDC and guest curator Katie Kirkpatrick in this Culture Series\, which will explore Murder Bay/Hooker’s Division during and after the Civil War. The event will bring together visual representations\, experts on Civil War Washington\, sex-work historians\, and members of today’s sex-work community to discuss how the oldest profession was practiced when it was legal\, compared to today’s ongoing struggle to recognize sex work as real work. \nThe event will begin with a walking tour starting at The Willard Center\, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20004. Please dress comfortably. \nASL Interpretation will be provided. \nRegistration Event Link
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/culture-series-sex-work-in-civil-war-washington-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office\, 437 7th Street NW\, Washington\, 20004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jimmy Watkins%2C Public Programs Manager":MAILTO:jwatkins@humanitiesdc.org
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Pickets\, Protests\, and Parades: The History of Gay Pride in Washington
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link \n  \nRainbow History Project invites you to a special celebration marking the official opening of our “Pickets\, Protests\, and Parades: The History of Gay Pride in Washington” exhibit at Freedom Plaza. This free outdor exhibit chronicles the local LGBTQ Pride movement and how the pickets and protests of the 1960s led to the vibrant celebrations of the 2020s. \nJoin us at 11:00 AM for a ribbon cutting ceremony recognizing the Community Pioneers—local leaders\, organizers\, and everyday heroes who advanced LGBTQ+ visibility and justice in DC. The brief program will feature remarks from project leaders\, community members\, and local dignitaries\, followed by photo opportunities and the ceremonial ribbon cutting. \nAt 12:00 PM\, our exhibit researchers will lead guided tours of the display\, offering historical context\, behind-the-scenes insights\, and personal stories that bring the exhibit panels to life. Located in the heart of downtown\, Freedom Plaza provides a fitting space to reflect on Pride’s evolving presence in public life and to honor those who have made it possible. \nThis event is free and open to all. Donations are welcome! This exhibition has been funded thus far by community organizations and individuals\, opposed to traditional funding for Pride initiatives seeking funds from corporations. \nWhether you’re a longtime resident\, a curious visitor\, or a dedicated history enthusiast\, we welcome you to be part of this special moment and experience the History of Pride from a uniquely local perspective. \nCelebrate our past. Empower our future. Join us at Freedom Plaza! \nAbout the Exhibit: \nThe exhibition disrupts the popularly held belief that the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement began with the Stonewall Riots in 1969 New York. While this pushback to police violence was vital\, DC’s LGBTQ+ history of resistance actually predates the Stonewall Riots. RHP recognizes this picket\, four years before the Stonewall Riots\, where 10 members of the Mattachine Society of Washington marched with signs in front of the White House–as the start of DC’s rich queer history. \nFrom 1965 to the present day\, the exhibition divides DC’s LGBTQ+ into ten eras that are explored in a visual timeline wall along Pennsylvania Avenue. Alongside the timeline wall are ten large cubes with archival photos of pickets\, protests\, and parades\, as well as portraits of Community Pioneers who championed each era called the Hero Cubes. The exhibits will premiere on Monday\, May 19th\, officially opening the exhibition to the over 3 million people expected to travel to DC for WorldPride.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/ribbon-cutting-for-pickets-protests-and-parades-the-history-of-gay-pride-in-washington/
LOCATION:Freedom Plaza\, 1325 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow History Project":MAILTO:vincent@rainbowhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Out/Spoken: A 15th Anniversary World Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Washington\, DC hosts World Pride in 2025! We are excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Story District’s Out/Spoken during this historic occasion. For 15 years\, Story District has been bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the stage: real\, personal\, and unforgettable. This year\, as World Pride 2025 comes to DC\, we’re making it even bigger. Produced by Story District and hosted by comedian and storyteller Anthony Oakes\, eight storytellers will share moments that shaped them\, like falling in love and facing their fears. Some stories will make you laugh\, others will make you think\, but every one of them will highlight the power of a well-told story. Whether you’ve been part of Out/Spoken from the start or you’re coming for the first time\, this is a night to celebrate\, reflect\, and be in community. Join us at Howard Theatre on May 24 for an evening of stories that bring us together. Tickets: https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets 
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/out-spoken-a-15th-anniversary-world-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Howard Theatre\, 620 T Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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