The DC LGBT+ Community Center is hosting a screening of Paris is Burning as a part of their “Daytime Docs and Dramas”

Blurb from their site:
Paris Is Burning is a must-see because it pulls you into a world of fierce creativity, unforgettable personalities, and raw honesty that still feels strikingly relevant today. The film opens a window into New York City’s ballroom scene, revealing how Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities transformed hardship into glamour, confidence, and chosen family. Long before ballroom culture shaped today’s fashion, music, and pop culture, this documentary captured its heart, humor, and power firsthand. Watching Paris Is Burning isn’t just about learning history, it’s about experiencing the joy, struggle, and resilience of people who created their own space to shine when the world refused to see them.

If you’re a current volunteer or looking to volunteer this is a great opportunity to meet fellow volunteers & board members and get involved!

RHP’s volunteers gather to share LGBTQ history, exchange status updates, and invite new volunteers to join a project.

Please note: RSVP button does not work, please feel free to drop by

Off the Mall Tours and the Rainbow History Project are offering the Queer Black Broadway tour in partnership for Black history Month! The U Street Corridor was known as “Black Broadway” in its heyday of the early 20th Century. From the Prohibition Era to the Civil Rights Movement, it was also the center for social justice and fringe movements that fought to bring more opportunity for marginalized groups, including an active Queer community that was associated with the Harlem Renaissance, the Pansy Craze, underground crime worlds, and the wide world of entertainment.

This 1.5 hour walking tour begins at Howard Theater and ends at Thurst Lounge, DC’s first queer Black-owned bar. Rainbow History Project’s mission is to collect, preserve and promote the history and culture of the LGBTQ community in metropolitan Washington, D.C.