# Event Details - **Event Name**: Living History: How We Fought - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The final event of a four-part LGBTQ+ storytelling series featuring local elders, activists, artists, icons and pioneers on lessons learned.About this EventLiving History: How We FoughtFinal Part of the Living History SeriesModerated by: Benjamin Coy, The Cocktails & Culture PodcastJoin us for the final gathering in a four-part LGBTQ+ intergenerational storytelling series centering the voices of local elders, icons, and activists.In How We Fought, we will reflect on activism and what Pride meant before corporate sponsorships, how organizing happened before social media, and the moments when showing up required real courage. We will learn from elders, activists and artists about backlash cycles, sustaining long-term advocacy without burning out, and what lessons today’s activists should carry forward.This evening is about honoring lived experience, preserving community memory, and strengthening the bridge between generations.Come listen, learn, and be part of a conversation that connects our past to our future.We are partnering with The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center to host this event.Panelists:Jose Gutierrez -- Latino GLBT History Project, DC Latino Pride, Rainbow History ProjectEboné Bell -- Founder, Tagg Magazine + SpeakerSamantha Perez -- Equality Arlington, Arlington County LGBT Advisory CommitteeAmber Bryson -- Owner & Director, Dope FocusDeacon Maccubbin & Jim Bennett -- Lambda Rising, Inaugural DC Pride 1975Tickets:General Admission: $20Community Access Ticket: Sliding Scale**If you will need ASL interpretation, please email dorothy@friendsofdorothycafe.com**All proceeds from ticket sales go directly towards the startup funds for and honorariums for the participating panelists. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/living-history-how-we-fought/100001984999598233 - **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, art, storytelling, business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 24.57, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center - **lat**: 38.9147075 - **long**: -77.0207862 - **full address**: The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, 1827 Wiltberger Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Living History: How We Fought - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/28488a6374c39f31192a9e7dcfbf49bc077a59da500c7673d9a5e27b29e1b754-rimg-w1200-h558-dc1f1c1c-gmir.jpg?v=1773426890 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Living History: How We Fought being held? - **A:** Living History: How We Fought takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, 1827 Wiltberger Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Living History: How We Fought? - **A:** Living History: How We Fought is organized by Friends of Dorothy Cafe. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Living History: How We Fought is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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