Drag superstar Bianca Del Rio will emcee Equality PAC’s National Pride Gala on June 4 at Washington, D.C.’s Mellon Auditorium. The high-profile event, part of WorldPride DC, brings together LGBTQ leaders and allies amid growing attacks from the Trump administration. Equality PAC’s co-chairs, Rep. Ritchie Torres, and Representative Mark Takano, emphasized the event’s urgency, stating,
“There has never been a more important time for us to come together… to stand up, to march, and to recommit to our shared determination and resilience.”
Queer visibility is under attack beyond politics. The Kennedy Center has quietly withdrawn support for LGBTQ-inclusive programming, and the National Symphony Orchestra abruptly canceled a planned collaboration with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington. Activists have condemned these actions as part of a broader push to erase queer voices. Del Rio, known for her sharp wit and advocacy, will bring humor and urgency to the evening. With state legislatures advancing anti-LGBTQ bills and the administration rolling back protections, Equality PAC aims to rally support ahead of the critical November election.
