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Capitals goalie Braden Holtby to wear ‘equality’ mask for LGBT-inclusion
the team will also have rainbow-colored tape on their hockey sticks during practice
#Caps to use @PrideTape at practice, @Holts170 to wear equality-themed mask on #CapsHIFE night for @YouCanPlayTeam: https://t.co/wgSSjxUL5h
ā Washingtonā¤Capitals (@Capitals) February 13, 2017
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby will advocate the message of inclusion during Hockey is For Everyone month by wearing an “equality mask” during the Caps game against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, Feb. 24 at Verizon Center.
Holtby was named the LGBT-inclusion ambassador for the team as part of the NHL’s collaboration with You Can Play, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting homophobia in sports. Holtby has been a longtime LGBT ally and marched in Capital Pride last summer.
The custom mask includes the logos for Hockey is For Everyone and You Can Play.
On Thursday, Feb. 23 at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, the team will practice with rainbow “Pride Tape” on their hockey sticks.
The mask and sticks will be autographed by the participating players and auctioned off with all proceeds benefitting You Can Play.
The 2024 New York City Pride Parade wound through the streets of Manhattan and past the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday, June 30.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Fredericksburg Pride for @WashBlade . City Council member @WillMackintosh speaking: pic.twitter.com/tDdVD2IVsM
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 29, 2024
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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride
Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus
The senior living and healthcare organization Goodwin Living held its fourth annual community Pride march around its Bailey’s Crossroads campus in Falls Church, Va. with residents, friends and supporters on Tuesday, June 25. Following the march, a drag brunch was held with performances by drag artists of SADBrunch: Crimsyn, Sapphire Dupree and Evon Dior Michelle.
(Photos courtesy of Goodwin Living)
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