As we get close to the 1-year anniversary of the Orlando shooting, June 12th, 2017, I hope you take time not only to enjoy Pride here in DC, but also remember the 49 dead and 58 wounded on that tragic night 1 year ago at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of all the victims; a number of events to remember the victims are scheduled by different groups around DC in the next few days.
I want to share with you a list of some key events taking place in the month of June. Take note that the Pride Parade in DC is this Saturday, like most years, the DC Statehood Congressional Delegation will be there, if you want to join our float, feel free to email me back to let me know.
Also, on Saturday, the Richard Wright PCS will have its annual Black Tie Gala at the Warner Theater: Honorees this year include: Honorable Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., Bern Nadette Stanis "Thema" of Good Times, Denise Rolark Barnes, and myself (see attachment). Come and support this great school, and have a great time.
And on Monday, we will head to the U.S. Congress to ask members of the House of Representatives to support our DC Statehood Bill, H.R. 1291 Washington D.C. Admission Act, please come join me and many others, as we continue our path to DC Statehood.
Like always, I look forward to seeing some of you at these events.
Thank you.
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, C-09
Washington DC 20004
202-727-9110 (Office)
Public Events Bulletin
Ward 1 DC Trivia
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017 @ 8-9pm
Location: Union Drinkery, 3216 Georgia Ave NW
A night of fun DC Trivia with special guests: Attorney General Karl Racine and Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
Contact: Neighbors United for DC Statehood
Congressional Pride Reception
Date: Thursday, June 8 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Rayburn House Office Building
Join Victory Institute, the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, GLASS and the LGBT Congressional Staff Association for our annual Congressional Pride Reception in the Rayburn Foyer on Thursday, June 8.Hear from members of Congress and movement leaders on the state of LGBTQ rights and network with your colleagues as we kick off Pride season. Refreshments provided. RSVP today at www.victoryinstitute.org/pride
Contact: https://victoryinstitute.org/event/victory-institute-congressional-pride-reception/
Woman's National Democratic Club
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017
Location: 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC 20036
The Trump Effect. Discussion of US politics under the Trump Presidency, hopes for elections in 2017, and the impact on DC's voting rights and autonomy efforts. Moderated by MaryEva Candon, DC's Democratic National Committee-woman, this presentation will provide unique local and national perspectives on a political environment that seems unprecedented. Guests: Mark Plotkin, Senator Michael D. Brown, MaryEva Candon.
Contact: pfitzgerald@democraticwoman.org
WCCDC Black Tie 20th Anniversary Gala
Date: Friday, June 9, 2017 @ 6-9pm
Location:THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus,1901 Mississippi Ave SE
Wheeler Creek Community Development Corporation (WCCDC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation in Ward 8. This year, WCCDC is celebrating our milestone 20th Anniversary!
Contact: 202-574-1508/ 202-413-9876.
Pride Parade and Pride Festival 2017: Celebration of Pride in The Nation's Capital
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 4:30pm
Location: 22nd &P Street, NW
Join tens of thousands of people to watch the Capital Pride Parade in the Nation's Capital, one of Washington, DC's, favorite parades! The Pride Parade travels 1.5 miles through Dupont Circle and 17th Street, passes by the Logan Circle neighborhood and ends along the revitalized 14th Street corridor at S Street. The Parade will include more than 180 contingents–floats, vehicles, walkers, entertainment–consisting of local businesses, Capital Pride Heroes and Engendered Spirit awardees, politicians, community groups, drag queens, dogs, and much more. The review stand is located at 15th and P Streets, NW; another announcement stand is just east of Dupont Circle on New Hampshire Avenue. A sign language interpreter will be available at the 15th and P Streets review stand.
Contact: http://www.capitalpride.org/events/parade-2017/1497112200/
6th Annual Richard Wright Black Tie Gala
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 @ 6-10pm
Location: Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW
The Richard Wright Annual Black Tie Gala is the school's biggest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going directly to ROXIE, the unique journalism and media arts program, and college scholarships that support our students. Gala 2017's celebrity host is Joe Clair from WPGC's Joe Clair's Morning Show. Dr. Renee Allen from WLVS's Renee Allen & Friends Show will co-host. Musical guests include DC's own Familiar Faces, and saxophonist Zedric Teague. This year's theme "Inspiring the Next Generation" will honor extraordinary individuals in media and entertainment industry that inspire our young people, such as Bern Nadette Stanis, the iconic "Thelma" from Good Times, as well as John Gibson, Advisor for Inclusion and Multicultural Outreach for the Motion Picture Association of America. Gala 2017 #KeepinItDC will also recognize changemakers in their respective fields including: Denise Rolark-Barnes, Publisher of the Washington Informer; Jim Watkins, General Manager of WHUR; Renee Nash, WHUR's Director of News and Public Affairs; District of Columbia U.S. Representative Franklin Garcia; and Ezekiel Dennison, 3rd District Representative of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Contact: http://richardwrightpcs.org/cms/2017/05/30/the-6th-annual-richard-wright-pcs-black-tie-gala/
Equality March
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2017@ 10-2pm
Location:17th St. NW & I St. NW
The "Equality March for Unity & Pride" is a grassroots movement which will mobilize the diverse LGBTQ+ communities to peacefully and clearly address concerns about the current political landscapes and how it is contributing to the persecution and discrimination of LGBTQ+ individuals.
"Statehood is Equality" DC Statehood Lobby Day in U.S. Congress
Date: Monday, June 12, 2017 9:00am to 5:00pm
We will take that message to the halls of Congress and encourage Congress people to look at House Bill 1291 - to provide for the admission of the State of Washington DC into the Union. We run morning and afternoon shifts and love the folks who can do all day. Please RSVP. Once you've signed up, you'll get an update with details on where to meet.Contact: http://dcvote.org/events/statehood-equality-lobby-day
GWHCC: 41st Annual Gala: A Toast to Latino Leadership
Date: Friday, June 23, 2017 @ 7pm
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Ave, SW
The Gala serves as an opportunity for the Chamber to highlight the importance and influence of the Hispanic business community in the DC Metropolitan area and to celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments with its members, sponsors, partner organizations, corporations, and the community at large. The Gala is an upscale fundraising event that strengthens partnerships between those that collaborate with and are part of the Hispanic business community in the DC Metropolitan area. The Gala is a seated dinner, concludes with a Dessert & Dancing Reception.
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