Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Odessa Madre

A documentary screening that honors the life and legacy of Ivy Young, a journalist and organizer whose archive of experience spans queer generations, activism, and resilience. Directors Catherine Gund and Mariah Norman, alongside Jade Keith (Ivy's niece and a history teacher), explore how memory, identity, and community care shape our shared future. After the film, join a conversation with the filmmakers, Kojo Nnamdi, Sharon Farmer, and others who knew Ivy's work. A warm reception follows.

The U Street Corridor's golden age comes alive on this 1.5-hour walking tour led by Rainbow History Project and Off the Mall Tours. From the Prohibition Era through the Civil Rights Movement, Black Broadway was the epicenter of Black culture, social justice movements, and a thriving queer community tied to the Harlem Renaissance, the Pansy Craze, and underground entertainment worlds. You'll start at the historic Howard Theater and end at Thurst Lounge, DC's first queer Black-owned bar—a fitting destination for a tour that reclaims and celebrates the marginalized histories that shaped this neighborhood.

A fascinating deep dive into LGBTQ history during America's founding era. Dr. Matt Champagne explores how queer lives, relationships, and identities shaped the early republic — a conversation that challenges what we thought we knew about this pivotal period. Perfect for history buffs, curious minds, and anyone interested in the roots of queer American experience.

Rainbow History Project honors this year's Community Pioneers—15 remarkable individuals and organizations whose decades of work in arts, activism, health care, spirituality, and community building have shaped D.C.'s LGBTQ+ landscape. Gather for a three-hour celebration with the honorees, light food and drink, and the chance to connect with people who've been doing this work for over 80 years. Suggested donation $20, RSVP required.