Black Queer DC
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Documenting & celebrating Black LGBTQ+ life in DC. Preserving our past, honoring our present, shaping our future.
In the late 1980s, Randy Miller served as a liaison between Lesbian & Gay communities and national Democratic presidential campaigns, helping shape early outreach at a critical moment in the National Gay and Lesbian rights movement.
January 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In the late 1980s, Randy Miller served as a liaison between Lesbian & Gay communities and national Democratic presidential campaigns, helping shape early outreach at a critical moment in the National Gay and Lesbian rights movement.
Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember William Lightfoot! He served on the council from 1989-1997. Here is a snapshot of him with his council colleague from Ward 8, Wilhelmina J. Rolark.
January 3, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember William Lightfoot! He served on the council from 1989-1997. Here is a snapshot of him with his council colleague from Ward 8, Wilhelmina J. Rolark.
Happy Birthday to Rev. James E. Coates! He was first elected in 1968 as the first elected Ward 8 Representative to the DC School Board! In 1974 he was then elected as Ward 8’s first elected Councilmember where he served on the Council until 1977.
December 30, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Happy Birthday to Rev. James E. Coates! He was first elected in 1968 as the first elected Ward 8 Representative to the DC School Board! In 1974 he was then elected as Ward 8’s first elected Councilmember where he served on the Council until 1977.
Wishing former Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby May a Happy Birthday! She served on the council from 2015-2017. To celebrate, here’s a re-creation of her 2015 campaign poster for Ward 8 Councilmember!
December 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Wishing former Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby May a Happy Birthday! She served on the council from 2015-2017. To celebrate, here’s a re-creation of her 2015 campaign poster for Ward 8 Councilmember!
Happy 50 years of Home Rule DC ✌️
December 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Happy 50 years of Home Rule DC ✌️
On this day former Councilmember Harold Brazil was born. Brazil served as Councilmember for Ward 6 from 1991-1997 and as an At-Large Councilmember from 1997-2005. During his time in politics Brazil made an unsuccessful bid for Mayor in 1998.
December 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM
On this day former Councilmember Harold Brazil was born. Brazil served as Councilmember for Ward 6 from 1991-1997 and as an At-Large Councilmember from 1997-2005. During his time in politics Brazil made an unsuccessful bid for Mayor in 1998.
Prime example would be a recreation of this logo for Jerry A. Moore’s re-election campaign. Just an idea to bring history alive!
November 7, 2023 at 10:35 PM
Prime example would be a recreation of this logo for Jerry A. Moore’s re-election campaign. Just an idea to bring history alive!
Julius Hobson (far left) in 1968 protesting the appointment of the new Superintendent of District Schools (seated right).
Just a little snipped into what I’ve been working on. Stay tuned for more!
Just a little snipped into what I’ve been working on. Stay tuned for more!
October 10, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Julius Hobson (far left) in 1968 protesting the appointment of the new Superintendent of District Schools (seated right).
Just a little snipped into what I’ve been working on. Stay tuned for more!
Just a little snipped into what I’ve been working on. Stay tuned for more!