Center Programs: GLOV tag:www.thedccenter.org,2009-10-30:/blog//1 2012-02-22T22:21:31Z Movable Type 4.32-en Self Defense Course at the DC Center tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2209 2012-02-12T00:37:49Z 2012-02-12T01:11:45Z GLOV invites you to participate in a self-defense class on Sunday March 4th at 5:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. This 2 hour introduction to self-defense class is a great opportunity to learn self-defense basics. Our instructor, Sydney Aquino, is a professional personal trainer and martial arts expert. Sydney incorporates martial arts (muay thai, karate, and mixed martial arts) into this self-defense workshop. There is a $10 suggested donation for this class. To register for the class, please enter your name and click on the button below to make your payment online.Name of Registrant This class is limited to 15 participants. Please wearing loose, comfortable clothing (similar to what you would wear if you were going to work out). GLOV is our local LGBT anti-violence task force. For more information about GLOV, visit www.glovdc.org. The DC Center self-defense1.pngGLOV invites you to participate in a self-defense class on Sunday March 4th at 5:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW.

This 2 hour introduction to self-defense class is a great opportunity to learn self-defense basics. Our instructor, Sydney Aquino, is a professional personal trainer and martial arts expert. Sydney incorporates martial arts (muay thai, karate, and mixed martial arts) into this self-defense workshop.

There is a $10 suggested donation for this class. To register for the class, please enter your name and click on the button below to make your payment online.

Name of Registrant

This class is limited to 15 participants. Please wearing loose, comfortable clothing (similar to what you would wear if you were going to work out). GLOV is our local LGBT anti-violence task force. For more information about GLOV, visit www.glovdc.org.

]]> Join us as we celebrate the life of Deoni Jones tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2196 2012-02-06T21:24:29Z 2012-02-09T17:23:07Z Please join us as we morn the death and celebrate the life of Miss Deoni Jones who was murdered on February 02, 2012. at the age of 22 while awaiting a bus at a metro bus stop. At this time of grief is when we the LGBT community most need to come together to show our support for the family of Deoni. There will be a candlelight vigil at the site where young Deoni senselessly lost her life. Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Time: 5:30pm Location: 4900 Block of East Capitol and Sycamore Street, N.E. (at the Metro Bus Stop) Contact Earline Budd or Brian Watson for more information: (202) 636-1646 and Ron Moten (202) 615-0204 There will also be a funeral service on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at Covenant Baptist Church - 3845 South Capitol Street, SW. Viewing: 9L00 am - 11:00 am / Service: 11:00 am Jason candlenew.jpg

Please join us as we morn the death and celebrate the life of Miss Deoni Jones who was murdered on February 02, 2012. at the age of 22 while awaiting a bus at a metro bus stop.

At this time of grief is when we the LGBT community most need to come together to show our support for the family of Deoni.

There will be a candlelight vigil at the site where young Deoni senselessly lost her life.

Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Time: 5:30pm
Location: 4900 Block of East Capitol and Sycamore Street, N.E. (at the Metro Bus Stop)

Contact Earline Budd or Brian Watson for more information: (202) 636-1646
and Ron Moten (202) 615-0204

There will also be a funeral service on Saturday, February 11th, 2012
at Covenant Baptist Church - 3845 South Capitol Street, SW. Viewing: 9L00 am - 11:00 am / Service: 11:00 am

]]> GLOV Meeting Thursday February 23rd tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2169 2012-01-29T22:16:46Z 2012-01-29T22:53:53Z GLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday February 23rd at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. GLOV normally meets the fourth Thursday of every month. The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support. For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc. The DC Center glov1.pngGLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday February 23rd at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. GLOV normally meets the fourth Thursday of every month.

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc.

]]> GLOV Meeting January 26th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2114 2012-01-02T02:46:03Z 2012-01-02T03:21:45Z GLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday January 26th at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support. For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc. The DC Center glov1.pngGLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday January 26th at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW.

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc.


]]> GLOV Testifies at Hate Crimes Hearing tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.2050 2011-11-27T23:38:58Z 2011-11-28T00:08:42Z The District of Columbia City Council Committee on the Judiciary, chaired by City Council Member Phil Mendelson, held a hearing to discuss hate crimes in the District of Columbia on November 2nd, 2011. GLOV members Chris Farris, Holly Goldmann, and Matthew Corso all testified at the hearing. Their testimony can be viewed online at the GLOV Youtube Page: youtube.com/glovdc Find out more about GLOV at: www.glovdc.org. Connect with GLOV on facebook at: facebook.com/glovdc or on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc. The DC Center hollyhearing2.jpgThe District of Columbia City Council Committee on the Judiciary, chaired by City Council Member Phil Mendelson, held a hearing to discuss hate crimes in the District of Columbia on November 2nd, 2011.

GLOV members Chris Farris, Holly Goldmann, and Matthew Corso all testified at the hearing. Their testimony can be viewed online at the GLOV Youtube Page: youtube.com/glovdc

Find out more about GLOV at: www.glovdc.org. Connect with GLOV on facebook at: facebook.com/glovdc or on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc.

]]> GLOV Holiday Happy Hour and Appreciation tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.2043 2011-11-24T16:16:20Z 2011-11-24T16:34:15Z Come by Duplex Diner after work to socialize, relax, spread holiday cheer, and benefit a good cause! Tuesday December 6th from 6:30 pm untill 8:30 pm. Duplex Diner is located at 2004 18th Street NW. Join Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV), DC's LGBT Anti-Violence Task Force, as we celebrate the end of the year. Casually meet officers and affiliates of the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) of the Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and community activists, all fighting to make our city safe. Recipients of the 2011 Guardian Awards will be recognized. Proceeds from drink sales will benefit GLOV. RSVP on Facebook The DC Center glovholiday.jpgCome by Duplex Diner after work to socialize, relax, spread holiday cheer, and benefit a good cause! Tuesday December 6th from 6:30 pm untill 8:30 pm. Duplex Diner is located at 2004 18th Street NW.

Join Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV), DC's LGBT Anti-Violence Task Force, as we celebrate the end of the year. Casually meet officers and affiliates of the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) of the Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and community activists, all fighting to make our city safe.

Recipients of the 2011 Guardian Awards will be recognized. Proceeds from drink sales will benefit GLOV.

RSVP on Facebook

]]> GLOV Meeting: December 1st tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.2009 2011-11-08T21:36:46Z 2011-11-08T22:16:35Z GLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday, December 1st, at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community (1318 U Street NW). The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support. For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc. Brant
glovmain122.gifGLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday, December 1st, at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community (1318 U Street NW).

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc.

]]> Transgender Day of Action tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1982 2011-10-29T01:18:01Z 2011-10-29T16:45:54Z For too long, DC's transgender community has been the target of hate crimes and biased policing. We've had enough! Join us to protest, remember, and make change. The transgender day of action will take place November 17th at 1:00 PM. Join our march from MPD headquarters (300 Indiana Ave, NW) to the US District Attorney's office (555 4th St, NW) Meet at the Corner of 4th and Indiana, 1 block south of Judiciary Square Metro. Bring protest signs. Wear comfy shoes and warm clothes. We are a coalition of concerned residents and LGBT organizations dedicated to ending this distrace directed at our trans brothers and sisters. For more information about our coalition, please visit tlgbpolicewatch.tumblr.com The DC Center transdayofaction.jpgFor too long, DC's transgender community has been the target of hate crimes and biased policing. We've had enough! Join us to protest, remember, and make change.

The transgender day of action will take place November 17th at 1:00 PM. Join our march from MPD headquarters (300 Indiana Ave, NW) to the US District Attorney's office (555 4th St, NW)

Meet at the Corner of 4th and Indiana, 1 block south of Judiciary Square Metro. Bring protest signs. Wear comfy shoes and warm clothes.

We are a coalition of concerned residents and LGBT organizations dedicated to ending this distrace directed at our trans brothers and sisters. For more information about our coalition, please visit tlgbpolicewatch.tumblr.com

]]> DC Council Hearing on Recent Hate Crimes tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1979 2011-10-28T16:40:21Z 2011-10-28T16:42:06Z Councilmember Phil Mendelson, Chairperson of the Committee on the Judiciary, announces a public oversight hearing on Hate Crimes in the District of Columbia and Police Response to Reports of Hate Crimes. The hearing will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, located at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. The purpose of this oversight hearing is to hear testimony from government and public witnesses about hate crimes in the District, including trends, police response, and prosecution. Previous hearings by the Committee on this issue - on December 8, 2008, November 20, 2009, and most recently July 6, 2011 - raised questions about police response and reporting. Since the July 6, 2011 hearing, there have been several incidents and attacks involving transgender individuals. The Committee seeks testimony on law enforcement's specific response to the recent attacks, as well as testimony regarding the overall strategy and approach to investigating and responding to hate crimes, including ongoing interaction with the community. Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-7808, by fax at (202) 724-6664, or via e-mail at jjacobs@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, October 31, 2011. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on Monday, October 31, 2011 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. If you are unable to testify at the roundtable, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted either to Ms. Jacobs, or to Ms. Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council, Room 5 of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004. The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Brant
glovmain12.gifCouncilmember Phil Mendelson, Chairperson of the Committee on the Judiciary, announces a public oversight hearing on Hate Crimes in the District of Columbia and Police Response to Reports of Hate Crimes. The hearing will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, located at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W.

The purpose of this oversight hearing is to hear testimony from government and public witnesses about hate crimes in the District, including trends, police response, and prosecution. Previous hearings by the Committee on this issue - on December 8, 2008, November 20, 2009, and most recently July 6, 2011 - raised questions about police response and reporting. Since the July 6, 2011 hearing, there have been several incidents and attacks involving transgender individuals. The Committee seeks testimony on law enforcement's specific response to the recent attacks, as well as testimony regarding the overall strategy and approach to investigating and responding to hate crimes, including ongoing interaction with the community.

Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at
(202) 724-7808, by fax at (202) 724-6664, or via e-mail at jjacobs@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, October 31, 2011. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on Monday, October 31, 2011 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.

If you are unable to testify at the roundtable, written statements are encouraged and will
be made a part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted either to Ms. Jacobs, or to Ms. Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council, Room 5 of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004. The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

]]> Meet your GLLU Special Liaison Officer tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1974 2011-10-26T19:15:52Z 2011-11-28T22:43:48Z In order to promote the Special Liaison Division's affiliate program, the Special Liaison Division will be holding Community Open Houses at each individual district. We would like to invite you and the community to meet with our affiliate members, and district officials. Below is a list of the dates and times for upcoming events. Third District Station 1620 V Street NW December 6th, 6:00 pm Fourth District Station 6001 Georgia Ave, NW December 7th, 6:00 pm Fifth District Station 1805 Bladensburge Rd, NE December 8th, 6:00 pm Sixth District Station 100 42nd Street NE December 15th, 6:00 pm Seventh District Station 2455 Alabama Ave, SE December 21st, 6:00 pm Justin gllu.jpgIn order to promote the Special Liaison Division's affiliate program, the Special Liaison Division will be holding Community Open Houses at each individual district. We would like to invite you and the community to meet with our affiliate members, and district officials.

Below is a list of the dates and times for upcoming events.

Third District Station
1620 V Street NW
December 6th, 6:00 pm

Fourth District Station
6001 Georgia Ave, NW
December 7th, 6:00 pm

Fifth District Station
1805 Bladensburge Rd, NE
December 8th, 6:00 pm

Sixth District Station
100 42nd Street NE
December 15th, 6:00 pm

Seventh District Station
2455 Alabama Ave, SE
December 21st, 6:00 pm

]]> GLOV Meeting Thursday October 27th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1955 2011-10-17T17:15:20Z 2011-10-17T17:24:02Z GLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday October 27th at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support. For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc. The DC Center justglov.gifGLOV will hold their next meeting on Thursday October 27th at 7:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW.

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

For more information visit www.glovdc.org or follow GLOV on twitter at: www.twitter.com/glovdc.

]]> GLSEN Safe Schools Kits tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1927 2011-09-28T21:31:17Z 2011-09-28T21:55:28Z The Gay and Lesbian Student Education Network (GLSEN) has launched the Safe Space Campaign to place a Safe Space Kit resource in every middle and high school in the country. Join our effort to provide educators with the tools they need to make classrooms safer for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. The Safe Space Kit provides a program for action that school staff can take to create a positive learning environment for every child. Each kit contains: - 10 Safe Space Stickers - 2 Posters - 42-page Guide to Being an Ally to LGBT Students that gives concrete strategies for supporting LGBT students, including how to educate about anti-LGBT bias and teaching respect for all people. The Kit also shows how to assess the school's climate, policies and practices and outlines ways to advocate for change inside the school. The Safe Space Kit starts with a sticker. Placing a Safe Space sticker on an office door or window is a simple, but a highly visible first step that shows an adult's unwavering support for a student's safety. There is also a poster that can be displayed throughout the school to show support to LGBT students, and let students know where their allies are in case a bully strikes. If any Washington D.C. schools are interested please contact julia@thedccenter.org, and the DC Center will purchase a Safe Space Kit for your school! Help put a Safe Space Kit in every school! Front Desk
safe space kit.png The Gay and Lesbian Student Education Network (GLSEN) has launched the Safe Space Campaign to place a Safe Space Kit resource in every middle and high school in the country. Join our effort to provide educators with the tools they need to make classrooms safer for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.

The Safe Space Kit provides a program for action that school staff can take to create a positive learning environment for every child. Each kit contains:
- 10 Safe Space Stickers
- 2 Posters
- 42-page Guide to Being an Ally to LGBT Students that gives concrete strategies for supporting LGBT students, including how to educate about anti-LGBT bias and teaching respect for all people.

The Kit also shows how to assess the school's climate, policies and practices and outlines ways to advocate for change inside the school. The Safe Space Kit starts with a sticker. Placing a Safe Space sticker on an office door or window is a simple, but a highly visible first step that shows an adult's unwavering support for a student's safety. There is also a poster that can be displayed throughout the school to show support to LGBT students, and let students know where their allies are in case a bully strikes.

If any Washington D.C. schools are interested please contact julia@thedccenter.org, and the DC Center will purchase a Safe Space Kit for your school!

Help put a Safe Space Kit in every school!

]]> WEAVE Support Group tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1926 2011-09-27T21:29:23Z 2011-09-27T22:09:34Z WEAVE will be providing a support group for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence/ abuse every Monday from Oct 3 to Dec 19 from 7-8pm. The support group is free and will be at the Lighthouse Center for Healing (5321 First Place, NE, near Fort Totten Metro). Please call 202-280-6391 for more questions or to register. Also feel free to visit their websites www.showmelovedc.org and www.weaveincorp.org. Front Desk
weave1.gif WEAVE will be providing a support group for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence/ abuse every Monday from Oct 3 to Dec 19 from 7-8pm. The support group is free and will be at the Lighthouse Center for Healing (5321 First Place, NE, near Fort Totten Metro).

Please call 202-280-6391 for more questions or to register. Also feel free to visit their websites www.showmelovedc.org and www.weaveincorp.org.

]]> Volunteers Needed for Self Defense Course, October 2 tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1925 2011-09-27T20:54:45Z 2011-09-27T21:09:02Z GLOV will be hosting a self-defense class on Sunday, October 2nd at the DC Center, 1318 U Street NW, and we are looking for a few volunteers to assist. For complete information about the event, click here. The class starts at 5:00 PM but volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:30 PM to help set up the room, greet participants, and otherwise help out. Follow the link below to register online to volunteer at this event: http://tinyurl.com/selfdefensevolunteers. Please email selfdefense@thedccenter.org with questions. To learn about more volunteer opportunities, follow us on twitter at twitter.com/centervolunteer. Front Desk self-defense1.pngGLOV will be hosting a self-defense class on Sunday, October 2nd at the DC Center, 1318 U Street NW, and we are looking for a few volunteers to assist. For complete information about the event, click here.

The class starts at 5:00 PM but volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:30 PM to help set up the room, greet participants, and otherwise help out.

Follow the link below to register online to volunteer at this event:
http://tinyurl.com/selfdefensevolunteers. Please email selfdefense@thedccenter.org with questions.

To learn about more volunteer opportunities, follow us on twitter at twitter.com/centervolunteer.

]]> Vigil for Guarav Gopalan on Sunday, September 25th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1923 2011-09-23T19:12:58Z 2011-09-23T19:27:48Z The LGBT Community has been rocked by the passing of brilliant theater director Guarav Gopalan. For anyone who knew him, Gaurav was a shining, compassionate soul who lived life to its fullest and just as important, believed in our ability to do the same. With the recent information that Gaurav's death came at the hands of an unknown member of our Washington, DC community, and with the awareness that there has been a spate of similar attacks against LGBT individuals in recent weeks, we feel strongly that something needs to be done to publicly counter this darkness. There will be a candlelight vigill this coming Sunday evening, September 25. As Gaurav was a shining light, we will remember him and others who have been attacked, by walking from Dupont Circle to the site of the attack on the 2600 block of 11th St. with candles shining in tribute. The group will meet at the Dupont Circle Fountain at 7 PM on Sunday, September 25th, and start walking at 7:30 PM. Facebook page for the event Front Desk guaravedited.jpg

The LGBT Community has been rocked by the passing of brilliant theater director Guarav Gopalan. For anyone who knew him, Gaurav was a shining, compassionate soul who lived life to its fullest and just as important, believed in our ability to do the same. With the recent information that Gaurav's death came at the hands of an unknown member of our Washington, DC community, and with the awareness that there has been a spate of similar attacks against LGBT individuals in recent weeks, we feel strongly that something needs to be done to publicly counter this darkness.

There will be a candlelight vigill this coming Sunday evening, September 25. As Gaurav was a shining light, we will remember him and others who have been attacked, by walking from Dupont Circle to the site of the attack on the 2600 block of 11th St. with candles shining in tribute.

The group will meet at the Dupont Circle Fountain at 7 PM on Sunday, September 25th, and start walking at 7:30 PM.

Facebook page for the event

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