Morning Edition - 5/27/05

DC Black Pride; 15th Anniversary
From today (May 27) through Monday, May 30, Washington DC is celebrating DC Black Pride. Since 1991, this festival marks the celebration of gay, lesbian and transgender people of color in Washington, DC. Thousands of participants flock to DC from around the nation. After attending this function for the past 10 years, I have a few observations. First, it’s certainly fun and exciting with thousands of extremely attractive folks to party with. Second, DC has capitalized on the festival and increased club prices – sometimes five times the regular cost of entry. Sadly, most events cannot accommodate the out-of-town capacity crowds and are packed BEYOND capacity starting early each evening. Tonight the party is at the Edge Nightclub in southeast DC from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. A Hip Hop Explosion at Body Heat, in northwest DC is scheduled for tomorrow night. Sunday is the MEGA PARTY at Dream Nightclub in northeast DC. Be advised that the cover at the Dream Nightclub is $25 with VIP entry said to be $40. VIP entry includes a hot buffet and open bar. The festivities usually end with an enormous gathering at Rock Creek Park, however this event is not listed on this year’s roster. For complete information visit http://www.dcblackpride.org/2005events.htm

Mariah Number One Female – Don’t Play Yourself!
Mariah Carey made history when her We Belong Together single, off her new CD release The Emancipation of Mimi, hit #1 on the Billboard top 100 list. The announcement solidly makes Carey the female with the MOST number one songs in history. Carey has 16 Billboard number ones. Carey is only third to the Beatles, who have 20 and Elvis with 18. The Emancipation of Mimi is already certified double platinum and has two solid number one tracks.

Today we’re putting Lala On Blast with: Do you think a person is born gay or is it a choice? Stay tuned to the Afternoon Edition…

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