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Report: Caitlyn Jenner accepts Donald Trump’s invite to inauguration
the reality star’s reps have yet to confirm
(Photo courtesy NBC Universal)
Olympian Caitlyn Jenner has allegedly accepted an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, according to Us Weekly.Â
Jenner’s representatives and a spokesperson for the Inaugural Committee have yet to confirm, but LGBTQ Nation reports a source says Jenner is looking for someone to attend the event with her.
While Jenner was initially a Ted Cruz supporter, even telling Cruz she would be his “trans ambassador” should he win the election, the transgender activist has publicly said she supports Trump.
“Trump seems to be very much for women. He seems very much behind the LGBT community because of what happened in North Carolina with the bathroom issue,” Jenner told STAT in June.
Jenner has been vocal about her Republican views saying at the Republican National Convention, “It was easy to come out as trans. It was hard to come out as Republican.”
The reality star also shared she was against Hillary Clinton winning the election on Jenner’s show “I Am Cait.” The show has since been canceled due to low ratings.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.Â
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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