As part of Whitman-Walker’s 40th anniversary, officially January 13, 2018, we’re sharing 40 stories to help tell the narrative of the Whitman-Walker community. This week marks our 40th story in the series! As we come to the end of “40 Stories for 40 Years” let’s look back on how we celebrated this 40th year of existence since our 1978 founding as Whitman-Walker Clinic. Look below to see the Whitman-Walker community come together to recognize four decades of fighting stigma and saving lives! Special thanks to everyone who shared their time, memories, energy and stories, and thank YOU for stopping here to listen and learn from the incredible voices that make up Whitman-Walker’s past, present, and future.
For more Whitman-Walker history, look to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @whitmanwalker. Later this fall, we’ll also be releasing a 40th anniversary TV special with local, nonprofit station DCTV! Stay tuned to our website and social media for details to come.
Our 40th Anniversary Kickoff Dance Party – An evening of birthday celebrations and one last Whitman-Walker event at the beloved Town!
January 20th at Town Danceboutique | Photos by Ward Morrison for Metro Weekly.
Pioneers of Black Journalism: The Legacy of Max Robinson – A panel discussion honoring our Anacostia health center namesake Max Robinson in recognition of Black History Month. Speakers included Gordon Peterson, Maureen Bunyan, Bruce Johnson and Max’s son Mark Robinson.
February 21st at Lincoln Theatre | Photos by Scott Henrichsen.
Color Me Womxn – An art show uplifting the voices of womxn and girls in recognition of National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
March 9th at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center
Open House for Gender Affirming Services – A Whitman-Walker health and wellness resource fair for transgender, non-binary and gender expansive community members.
April 21st at Whitman-Walker’s 1525 14th Street, NW Health Center
Going the Extra Mile 2018 – Our annual fundraiser to support Whitman-Walker’s pro bono legal services for the greater DC LGBTQ community and asylum seekers.
May 23rd at The Hamilton | Photos by Karen Sayre – Eikon Photography.
Pride Womxn’s Kickoff Celebration 2018 – Our annual Pride kickoff party for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer womxn of Greater Washington, in collaboration with Tagg Magazine and LURe DC.
June 2nd at Big Chief | Photos by Eva Woolridge.
Capital Pride Parade 2018 – The Whitman-Walker contingent at the Pride parade!
June 9th in Washington, DC | Photos by Arthur Stewart
East of the River Fall Fest 2018 – Our annual back-to-school supplies giveaway and block party in Anacostia!
August 10th at Whitman-Walker’s Max Robinson Center | Photos by Arthur Stewart
Whitman-Walker 40th Anniversary Gala – An evening of reflecting on our past and looking to our future with the support of our loving communities with a featured performance by BETTY!
September 22nd at the Marriott Marquis | Photos by Scott Henrichsen.
UPCOMING!
The 32nd Annual Walk & 5K to End HIV – Help us fundraise for our efforts to combat HIV in the greater Washington, DC community! Register to walk, run or donate at walktoendhiv.org!
October 27th at Freedom Plaza
World AIDS Day – December 1st
Details coming soon!
