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“I came to minister to everyone:” RHP commemorates Women’s History Month with profile of Rev. Dr Candace Shultis

“My approach to ministry is more we’re all in this together,” lesbian pastor Rev. […]

“I see God in you:” RHP commemorates Black History Month with profile of Rev. Dr. Rainey Cheeks

By Emma Cieslik Bishop Kwabena Albert Rainier Cheeks built the ClubHouse, one of the […]

No More Excuses: RHP honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Frankie Witzenburg On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, RHP remembers our fallen trans […]

RHP remembers and honors the life and legacy of Cornelius Baker

By Ashley Bamfo The Rainbow History Project remembers and honors the life and legacy […]

Remembering Bisexual Visibility: 20 years on, successes and challenges

By Elinor Aspegren and Ashley Bamfo The world was very different 20 years ago. […]

Members of The Mary-Helen Mautner Project For Lesbians With Cancer marching in an undated Pride parade in Washington, D.C. (Rainbow History Project)

Rainbow History Project honors the legacy of trailblazer Mary-Helen Mautner

By Frankie Witzenburg Today the Rainbow History Project remembers Mary-Helen Mautner, beloved partner, mother, […]

Capital Pride float in 2008. (Credit: Vincent Slatt)

Capital Pride founder and longtime community activist Bernie Delia has died

After decades of service to the LGBTQ community, Bernie Delia, resident of Washington, DC […]

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Rainbow History Project Reenacts DC’s First Gay Picket

Rainbow History Project Reenacts DC’s First Gay Picket by Elinor Aspegren “I am […]

From Meals to Memories: Reflections of an Amateur Oral Historian Volunteering with the Rainbow History Project

From Meals to Memories: Reflections of an Amateur Oral Historian Volunteering with the Rainbow […]

Interview with our own Ashley Bamfo! Rainbow History Celebrates 2024 Black History Museum with 3 Programs

View news report on DC’s only Black-owned LGBTQ+ lounge that features an interview with our own Ashley Bamfo! Included is also information on 3 programs at the Black History Museum.

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