Capital Pride LGBTQ+ Women’s Symposium
Friday, June 19, 2026
Sessions: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Day Party: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Arlo Washington DC
333 G ST NW, Washington, DC 20001
Photo Credit: Judy Schloss
Join the Capital Pride Alliance and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs for a powerful day of connection, conversation, learning, and celebration centered on the experiences, leadership, and resilience of LGBTQ+ women.
As part of Women’s Pride, this symposium brings together community leaders, advocates, professionals, and changemakers for meaningful dialogue across generations and identities.
Through engaging panel discussions, attendees will explore the evolving experiences of queer and LGBTQ+ women, examine the connections between wellness, relationships, and self-expression, and hear from trailblazing leaders who are shaping the future of our communities. Whether you are seeking inspiration, community, personal growth, or professional development, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and be empowered.
*ASL provided
10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
A dynamic conversation exploring how identity, visibility, community, and personal growth evolve across generations of LGBTQ+ women. Panelists will share stories of resilience, wisdom, and becoming while examining the unique opportunities and challenges that connect and distinguish generations within our community.
Moderated By: Eboné Bell

Bio: Eboné Bell
Eboné Bell is a dynamic keynote speaker, voiceover, and emcee whose work inspires connection, courage, and change. As the founder and former editor of Tagg Magazine, an award-winning media platform for LGBTQ women, Eboné has spent over a decade amplifying underrepresented voices. Featured by Forbes as an “Inspiring Black Entrepreneur Changing Our World,” Eboné’s impact is both powerful and personal. Whether behind the mic or on stage, Eboné fosters meaningful connections and leaves a lasting impression as a dynamic community leader and unforgettable voice—leaving audiences moved, motivated, and ready to lead with empathy.
An engaging discussion on building healthy, affirming relationships while prioritizing mental health, emotional wellness, and authentic self-expression. Panelists will explore intimacy, communication, sex-positive approaches to wellbeing, and the tools needed to cultivate meaningful connections in today’s world.
Moderated By: Dr. LaNail Plummer
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Leadership requires courage, vision, and authenticity. This inspiring panel features LGBTQ+ women who are breaking barriers, creating change, and leading across business, government, nonprofit, and community spaces. Attendees will gain insights into leadership journeys, overcoming obstacles, and embracing the audacity to lead boldly and unapologetically.
Moderated By: Dr. Patricia Raspberry
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM