June 17, 2014

SMYAL All Summer Long

There are very few organizations in our community that are as dedicated to D.C.'s LGBTQ youth as Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL). From building self-confidence to developing critical life skills in young people, SMYAL youth are trained and mentored to be leaders in their community.
June 15, 2014

Maryland’s National Harbor

A staycation at the Aloft provides the perfect getaway By Eboné F. Bell
If you are like me, then you might have almost let the summer slip away without taking a much-needed vacation. Or, maybe you’ve been dreaming about a trip to a tropical island or an exotic cruise, but your budget won’t allow it.
June 13, 2014
Michelle Alexander and Teresa Vest-Dowell

Tagg Writer Featured on Front Page of The Washington Post

On Monday, June 8, The Washington Post featured a story about couples who successfully met online. More specifically, how free social network sites like twitter and facebook have become the new matchmaker. One of the couples featured was Tagg's own Michelle Alexander and her fiancé Teresa Dowell-Vest.
June 10, 2014
The Ladder - A Lesbian Review

Top List Tuesday: Moments in LGBTQ American History That You Should Know

In Chicago, December of 1924, Henry Gerber and six other men started the first known organization in the United States to focus on gay rights. Funded almost exclusively by Gerber, the organization published two newsletters titled, Friendship and Freedom.