BlaqLGBTHistory was created to spotlight the stories of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals who have shaped Washington, DC—from the civil rights movement to the dance floors of the ClubHouse. Through oral histories, visual storytelling, and digital archiving, we aim to center joy, resilience, and remembrance in one collective space.

Modern Military is here to help uplift voices and stories of our Black LGBTQIA+ Veterans! Please fill out the form below to submit your interest!

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Join Modern Military as we celebrate Pride by honoring the fight for LGBTQ+ rights while working toward a more inclusive future.

Sign up for any of the events using the form below.

Thursday, May 29th, 5-8 PM
Military Veteran Mixer and Drag Show
Red Bear Brewing, Washington, DC
Hosted by DC Mayor’s Office, SPARTA and Modern Military
RSVP to the Red Bear Mixer Here

Friday, May 30th, 7-9 PM
Our Stories, Our Truth: LGBTQ+ Veterans’ Stories of Joy and Resistance
Spark Social, Washington, DC
Hosted by Minority Veterans of America
RSVP to Our Stories, Our Truth Here

Saturday, May 31st, 11-2 PM
DC World Pride Military & Veteran Field Day
Alethia Tanner Park, Washington, DC
Hosted by Modern Military, SPARTA, and Minority Veterans of America
RSVP to Field Day Here

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Hilton Arlington National Landing, Arlington, VA
Keynote Speaker: Secretary Tony Woods, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families

Join us for the 2025 Modern Military National Gala! Celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ military families and honor leaders advancing equality in the armed forces.
Early Bird Tickets (Ends April 30): $125 (Active Duty & Spouses), $175 (General Admission)
Tickets After April 30: $175 (Active Duty & Spouses), $225 (General Admission)
Includes Dinner, Awards Ceremony, and After Party.
Learn More and Purchase Tickets

Friday – Monday, May 23 – 26, 2025
Washington, DC
More than 500,000 members of the LGBTQ+ Black community and their allies come to Washington DC on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the beauty of a shared community and raise awareness and funding for HIV/AIDS in the name and spirit of Black Pride.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
World Pride Parade, Washington, DC
Modern Military will march in the Pride Parade, sign up below to walk with MMAA in the parade and get all the details about our biggest Pride yet!
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Join us for the Parade:

  • We’re part of the Green staging zone, and plan to enter from R & 15th St NW. Our staging timeline is between 12:30PM – 1 PM. The parade starts at 2pm.
  • We will be staging on R street NW between 15th and 16th Streets.
  • 14th Street will be closed early. Please use Dupont Circle or U Street Metro stations. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do not plan on driving.
  • We’ll have LET THEM SERVE t-shirts for everyone at the parade staging area before we kick off featuring the logos of the entire coalition of orgs walking together this year in solidarity for trans service members.
  • We will also have an informal color guard of the service flags and welcome volunteers to carry them.
  • Please bring sunscreen, plenty of water and comfortable shoes.
  • Noah will be your parade POC – check your emails for updates from Noah as the day approaches.

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