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Our 17th annual Night of Champions was an inspiring evening. We inducted a new class of Team DC Scholars (Pictured Above) and honored champions from our community. I mentioned previously that our scholars this year are world class. This years scholars had an average GPA of 4.38 and are multi sport athletes. Finally being able to meet these young people in person was an incredible treat. Our partners at metro weekly sat down interviewed our scholars for a cover story in last weeks issue, it’s clear that these students are destined for greatness. Read the article here

This is the second year in a row that we have had 9 scholars. While that in and of itself is an accomplishment, it is not what is most newsworthy. Since 2008 our scholarship program has awarded 113 scholarships, all funded with contributions from our community members and our member organizations. That is newsworthy. Our mission to build community through sport shines through our members and their dedication to supporting future LGBTQ+ Leaders. This years scholarship sponsors: Nicholas Collins Virginia Lions Club, Rogue League Sports, DC Frontrunners Pride Run Foundation, Team DC, Stonewall Billiards, Stonewall Dodgeball, and Centaurs Motorcycle Club of Virginia. We are ever thankful for their generosity. Our programming and outreach is funded by individual contributions and silent auction items donated by local businesses. Support the businesses that support your community. If you didn’t get a chance to come to our gala, please consider contributing to our operating fund today. All donations are tax deductible and will make a valuable impact on the LGBTQ+ leaders of tomorrow.

We honored our Team DC Trailblazer Dfox, MVP awardee Esteban Dilloway aka “Elle Camino", educator Dr Demarco Brooks for the Clark Ray Horizon Award Winner, Bernard Jude Delia Community Leadership Award presented to Joseph Gawler’s Son , and Washington Nationals Baseball team winning the platinum Allstar award for 20 years of co-hosting Pride Night OUT.

20th Anniversary Night out at NATS June 5th

20 Years in 2025. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of our Pride Night OUT at the Nationals. It’s also the 20th anniversary of Major League Baseball coming back to Washington DC. We are so excited because this is going to be our biggest year yet. This year the Nats are going all out for us and have designed a vintage style Jersey in Rainbow exclusively for people who purchase tickets through Team DC or Pride Night OUT Fevo. Sit with us in the Team DC section.

TEAM DC is proud to partner with Capital Pride Alliance and Interpride to bring one of the pillars of World Pride to DC. Team DC along with our members will host the World Pride Capital Cup on May 26th through June 4th 2025. Registration is now live at the link below, and you can check teamdc.org for more info coming soon

We have many night OUT experiences on the horizon. For a full line up please go to www.teamdc.org/nightout 

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FROM OUR MEMBERS:

Dear DC’s Different Drummers and friends,

Our jazz combo 2nd Independence is excited to announce their first ever live jazz band karaoke fundraiser! Each $10 donation gets you a spot on stage singing a song from our collection of jazz and Broadway classics, with 2nd Independence members playing your karaoke backing track live!

This event is open to all and entry is FREE (donations only required for karaoke sign-up) so please invite all your friends, loved ones, and acquaintances! The event flyer is attached for you to share far and wide. What: Live Jazz Band Karaoke fundraiser When: Sun 4/13/25, 2:00-5:00PM Where: As You Are DC, 500 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Why: Raise money for DCDD and sing your heart out!

RSVP, Available Song List, Karaoke Sign-Up, FAQ, etc. can be found on the Partiful invite page: https://partiful.com/e/5iFE4lWDJQwF0U75HWyL

2nd Independence members have been working hard behind the scenes since last year to make this event happen and we can’t wait to see (and hear) you all there!

"Washington Prodigy is entering our THIRTEENTH season with our deadliest arsenal of athletes yet! Our 2025 lineup:

MAY 3RD vs. Houston Mambas

MAY 10TH vs. Jersey Shore Wave Pride NIGHT OUT

Gates open at 5pm. Kickoff at 6pm.

Season tickets are just $39 ($13 per game). Tickets will cost more individually and at the gate."

We get it. Wrestling is a tough sport to get into, especially as an adult. But that's why we started District Wrestling — to give adults with little to no experience a chance to learn, practice, improve and compete. Our weekly practices are perfect for new wrestlers, and we make sure to provide a balanced workout to all who show up. Our next season starts on Monday April 21st, but drop-ins are welcome every week! Visit districtwrestling.com/join to get started.

Play Ball! The Eastern Women's Baseball Conference is looking for interested players. Join one of our four teams in the DMV. Register at easternwomensbaseball.org or contact us at [email protected]./

We are pleased to announce that the 13th annual DCFR Pride Run 5k will take place on June 1, 2025 starting at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and running along the iconic Pennsylvania Avenue 5k route. This year we are partnering with Capital Pride and Team DC as part of the Capital Cup Sports Festival and increasing our registration cap to 5,000 runners. We need your help to get there!

Registration opened on 1/20/2025. https://dcpriderun.com/

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