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SAG Awards honors Tambor, Aduba for LGBT roles

Screen Actors Guild gives recognition to diverse group

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9 years ago

February 1, 2016

Mariah Cooper

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The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards awarded the best in film and television for 2015 on Saturday, including notable LGBT achievements.

Jeffrey Tambor won Best Actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Maura Pfefferman in “Transparent.” In his acceptance speech Tambor told the crowd he recognized his character had privilege that other trans people do not have.

“I’d just like to dedicate this award to the non-Maura Pfeffermans, who don’t have a lot of cash, for their operations, for their medicine, for their freedom,” Tambor says.

Uzo Aduba won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor for her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on “Orange is the New Black.” The cast of “Orange is the New Black” also won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Queen Latifah also won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her portrayal of bisexual blues singer Bessie in the film of the same name. Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role went to Alicia Vikander for her role as Gerda Wegener in “The Danish Girl.”

Other awards included Leonardo DiCaprio winning Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Theatrical Motion Picture for “The Revenant” and Brie Larson receiving Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Theatrical Motion Picture for “Room.”

For a complete list of winners, visit here.

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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17 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com