Joe Reberkenny

Washington, D.C., United States

Reporter at The Washington Blade

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Nine trans activists arrested outside Supreme Court

1 week ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on medical care for transgender minors, several of the plaintiffs’ attorneys expressed disappointment with the outcome but stressed that the fight was not over. While the decision in U.S. v.
Drive with Pride in D.C.

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

On Wednesday night, four local drag performers attended the first night of the Kennedy Center’s season in full drag — while President Donald Trump, an outspoken critic of drag, sat mere feet away. Three queens — Tara Hoot, Vagenesis, and Mari Con Carne — joined drag king Ricky Rosé to represent Qommittee, a volunteer network uniting drag artists to support and defend each other amid growing conservative attacks. They all sat down with the Washington Blade to discuss the event.
Drag queens protest Trump at the Kennedy Center

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

On Wednesday night, four local drag performers attended the first night of the Kennedy Center’s season in full drag — while President Donald Trump, an outspoken critic of drag, sat mere feet away. Three queens — Tara Hoot, Vagenesis, and Mari Con Carne — joined drag king Ricky Rosé to represent Qommittee, a volunteer network uniting drag artists to support and defend each other amid growing conservative attacks. They all sat down with the Washington Blade to discuss the event.
WorldPride recap: Festival, parade, fireworks, and Doechii

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

From Spain to Saint Lucia, Berlin to Brazil, travelers from around the globe began to arrive in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of the LGBTQ community of the year. After two years of planning, over the course of nine days, one unified message of the strength of love against bigots that oppose the LGBTQ community emerged as WorldPride took over the city last week. The long road to the successful events wasn’t met with open arms, though.
WorldPride wraps up after epic weekend of events

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

D.C. police are investigating a stabbing incident inside Dupont Circle Park early Saturday evening, June 7, in which two juvenile males were injured about 12 hours after U.S. Park Service workers removed a fence they installed closing the park. Park Service officials said they initially decided to close Dupont Circle Park during the concluding weekend of WorldPride 2025 D.C. out of concern over possible destruction of property and violence.
Washington Blade, Author at Rough Draft Atlanta

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Joe Reberkenny
LGBTQ voices echo from the Lincoln Memorial at International Rally for Freedom

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Joe Reberkenny

Hundreds of LGBTQ people, supporters, and allies braved the rain on Sunday to make their voices heard at the International March on Washington for Freedom, held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The message of the event was overwhelmingly clear: the international - and local - queer community will not silently accept the hatred spewed by the current administration and right-wing leaders around the world.
LGBTQ voices echo from the Lincoln Memorial at International Rally for Freedom

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

Hundreds of LGBTQ people, supporters, and allies braved the rain on Sunday to make their voices heard at the International March on Washington for Freedom, held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The message of the event was overwhelmingly clear: the international — and local — queer community will not silently accept the hatred spewed by the current administration and right-wing leaders around the world.
In town for WorldPride? Take a D.C. LGBTQ walking tour

3 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

Trans USA National Pageantry and the National Center for Transgender Equality will hold a series of events in D.C. on Sunday in commemoration of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The TRANSform the Vote rally will take place on the National Mall. Organized by the Queer Equity Institute and NCTE, the event aims to celebrate trans liberation, combat violence and promote civic engagement. Elected officials, activists and artists are expected to participate.
Hotel Monaco launches Pride-themed suite ahead of WorldPride

3 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Joe Reberkenny

Washington boasts many historic landmarks. From well-known spaces that have been around for at least a century — like the White House and Capitol — to lesser-known locations of historic significance, such as Frank Kameny’s house in Northwest that became the headquarters of the first gay civil rights organizing group in the U.S., it’s clear that history is not in short supply in Washington.