News and Events

BBLSS invites you to abandon your Internet anonymity and meet the many quality, self-actualized women in your GLBT community. Outside fellowship is a vital part of our personal affirmation, and many of us are active outside our Internet community, willing to explore our surroundings and experience the world with all five senses. BBLSS provides social opportunities for women to meet in person for fellowship, mutual support, and friendship with other women. We host private Meet and Greets and happy hours, in addition to coordinating group gatherings for club ventures, brunches, parties, and retreats. Unless otherwise specified, all BBLSS social activities are “women only.” In addition, BBLSS collaborates with other gay-oriented social groups and political organizations. Check below for current activities.

June 14, 2009	This year marks the 34th anniversary of Washington, DC's Capital Pride which will run for 10 days. Starting Friday, June 5 and culminating June 14 with the annual Street Festival, BBLSS is once again hosting an informational on booth at the festival. Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4th and 7th Streets, NW. Metros: Archives/Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow); Judiciary Square (Red). This year's theme is "Generations of Pride: Celebrate and Remember - Stonewall at 40" which commemorates June 1969 as the birth of the modern gay rights movement. Please visit the official Capital Pride website found here for more information.

March 18, 2009	Are you a smoker? How about your significant other? Are you interested in getting support in and learning the techniques of smoking cessation and live in the DC Metro area? BBLSS is pleased to announce a partnership with the Mautner Project in their efforts to educate our community about how to rid ourselves of this life threatening habit. The Mautner Project is in the process of organizing meetings and support groups to help you and your loved ones succeed in your efforts. The first group started March 18, 2009; please visit their website Mautner Project for future group meeting information. About the Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization improves the health of lesbians, bisexual and transgender women who partner with women (WPW) and their families, through advocacy, education, research, and direct service.

June 15, 2008	BBLSS hosted an informational booth at Washington, DC's Capital Pride 2008. We celebrated our diversity and displayed our Capital Pride along with many other organizations and vendors. Capital Pride 2009 will run for 10 days starting June 5 and culminate on June 14. Check back for more details. Location: Historic Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4th and 7th Streets, NW. Metros: Archives/Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow); Judiciary Square (Red). Celebrating the History, Vision, & Legacy of our LGBT community, the 33rd Annual Capital Pride Festival is the 4th largest Pride festival in the United States with over 200,000 attendees and more than 200 community organizations, local businesses, and corporations participating each year. Read more about Capital Pride here.

May 25, 2008	BBLSS hosted an informational booth at Washington, DC's DC Black Pride 2008. We met many new people, recruited new members, and did our part to support Black Gay Pride! Location: Francis Field 2425 N St, NW Washington, DC. Free entry! Featuring LIVE onstage performances by local and national talent, Battle of the DJ's, LUS Fest Dance Floor. Our community comprises the most lucrative, brand-loyal niche consumer market in the world! This unique gathering of over 100 vendors from across the country will afford you the opportunity to shop 'til you drop, be entertained by an amazing talent line-up or sample some of the best of the best offerings form gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses. See more DC Black Pride here.

May 27, 2007	BBLSS hosted its first informational booth at Washington, DC's DC Black Pride 2007! Organized in 1991, DC Black Pride is an exciting four-day event complete with dynamic workshops, receptions, cultural arts activities, and small and large nightclub events, culminating with the world's largest Black Pride Festival. The Black Pride Festival features activities for the entire family, including: performances from national recording artists; 200 exhibition booths; book signings from noted writers; participation from national & local health organizations; and arts & crafts.