September 27, 2019 | Volume XVII, Issue 9 pride in the room was Victoria Blair) took The Night We Crowned our overwhelming. the stage wearing “Our history is very their pridewear, important to us,” Rik they were asked King and Queen of Pride 2020 Newton-Treadway told questions by the me the first time we talk- very diverse pan- BY MARY TAYLOR your Queen of Pride 2020 Victoria Blair, ed about this contest, el of judges. We For those of you who missed the events and to First Runner-Up King Ja Dore Leg- and it was very appar- had past kings, of last Friday night, at the Motor House, acy, aka Seth. ent because on a table queens, and the your new King and Queen of Pride 2020 The show was opened with a won- set off to the side as one current Inter- were crowned! Congratulations go out derful duet from Moulin Rouge done by entered the inauguration national Mister to King of Pride 2020 Prynce Cache and the outgoing hall was Leather asking king and queen, New royalty set the “Mem- the questions. which set the ory Table,” Told to me by tone for the to preside over with photos one of the con- A royal rest of the eve- of all our testants later in ning. The MCs Baltimore’s 45th past queens the night those questions were “some welcome for the evening Pride celebration who are no longer with us, of the hardest questions I’ve ever been were Rik New- at least in body. “Their spir- asked, but they made me think and that to B’more ton-Treadway and Shawnna it will always be here in the hearts of all was a good thing.” Alexander and the serving of of us who have had the pleasure to know As the evening went on, I thought to Pride 2020 sweet tea and shade between and work with them,” he continued. “Pride myself, “I would not want to be a judge them had the audience in lives through them.” sitting in the hot seat tonight – this is go- stitches. As the other perform- As the three contestants (two for ing to be too close to call.” I was right – ers (all past queens) did their king – The Prynce Cache and Ja Dore only six points made difference between numbers, the anticipation and Legacy [aka Seth] – and one for queen, —continued on page 3 is a family-friendly, inclusive around its tail, and rodeo and country event that the wild drag race is merges traditional rodeo fa- a three person team 3rd Annual vorites with some non-tra- event to get a 400-to- ditional fun and hilarious 500 pound steer un- Keystone State events all in a safe and in- der control, then get viting atmosphere where ev- a drag queen up on eryone feels welcome. Both its back and get that combination across Gay Rodeo men and women compete the finish line. Make sure that you bring equally in all rodeo events your camera and capture these unique and anyone ages 12 and events! some at the rodeo. There will be some over are welcome to com- This year’s rodeo will feature a new heels available for those who need them. pete. unique hilarious event – High Heeled Want to help? The rodeo is looking If you are attending you Goat Dressing! Competitors for volunteers and spon- can expect to see some will be teaming up to get their Get set to sors. Sponsorship starts at traditional rodeo events goat under control, get a pair hoedown $25 and all sponsorships such as bull riding, barrel of underwear on them all while are 100% tax deductible. racing, and calf roping and in their three-inch heels. The October 12th Volunteers are asked to some unique rodeo events, team that can do that the fast- work for four hours and get such as goat dressing, the wild drag race est wins. Anyone is welcome to com- a volunteer t-shirt. and steer decorating. Goat Dressing is a pete in this event, To purchase tickets, become a spon- team-relay race no experience sor, volunteer or for more information on BY ADAM ROMANIK to put under- needed and this event, visit Ksgra.org The third annual Keystone State Gay Ro- wear on a goat; teams can The Keystone State Gay Rodeo deo rides into action October 12th start- steer decorating sign-up the Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt ing at 11:30 am at Spring Valley Coun- is a team event day of the non-profit organization whose purpose ty Park (9777 Crest Road, Glen Rock, to get a 400-to- rodeo. Bring is to promote the country and western Pennsylvania). Spring Valley County 500 pound steer your own lifestyle and rodeo type events within the t Park is located two miles off Interstate under control heels or use LGBT community and their allies. and tie a ribbon 83 in Southern York County. The event Pin the tail ... 2 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD september 27, 2019 • BALTIMOREOUTLOUD.COM LOCAL NEWS // What’S Going ON Out THERE? LGBT Dance Party Held Outside of King and Queen of Pride 2020 Marriott Waterfront Hotel to Protest —continued from page 1 ages. Finally, thanks to the contestants, judges, staff, formers, and most of all the Republican Congressional Retreat the winner and first runner-up for the king. communities for supporting us to made Even though there was only one person this evening a great success.” Rik con- running for queen, she still had to make tinued to say “As Baltimore starts the of inhumanity at the southern border.” In BY LAUREN VELLA 75% of the points to be crowned. march towards its 45th Pride celebration conversation with the community leaders, On September 13th, an uncharacteristi- Scores were totaled, the envelopes in June 2020 we look forward to what your Phoenix and Sea said that the treatment cally cool Friday night, a small but mighty were sealed, and it was time to announce King the Prynce Cache and Queen Victo- of immigrants at the border was horrif- group of LGBT community members and the winners. But before that happened, all ria will bring us. Thank you to the Pride ic, but that the treatment of marginalized their allies gathered on the side of the the past kings and queens went over to Center of Maryland and Baltimore Pride groups within the immigrant group was Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel. They the Memory Table and picked up a pho- for this opportunity and honor to once even worse. gathered to protest President Trump’s to and stood on the stage to meet and again produce these events.” “It’s hard enough to get around as a arrival in Baltimore and the GOP con- greet the soon to be announced king and We also had the chance to sit with refugee without being trans – and then to gressional retreat that took place within queen. The past meeting the future was a our new king and queen and asked their have that on top of it. Generally they but the confines of the hotel. the group was beautiful sight to see. thought of the evening and what their first trans people in solitary confinement, re- part of the “LGBTQ+ / Allies Dance Party” At the end of the evening I had the message to you community would be. fuse them healthcare – it’s almost an im- scheduled that night in conjunction with chance to re-sit down with the producers King Prynce said, “I am honored to be the possible environment for a trans person.” the union, immigrants’ rights, and climate Chris, Ganivah, and Rik. They were ready King of Baltimore Pride in 2020. I plan to Phoenix also described the story of Jo- change demos planned for that weekend. with an official statement: be an outstanding and motivational King hana Medina Leon, a trans woman from El Both protesters and organizers said that “We the producers of the Baltimore for our LGBTQ community. All I can be is salvador who could not find employment they are against Trump’s racist policies King and Queen Pageants and the Lady myself but that’s not all I can think and in her homeland as a nurse because of and want to show Republican leaders that Lisa Stage are thankful and grateful for care about. This will be an adventurous discrimination. She ventured to the Amer- their existence will not be stymied by an- the communities who stepped up to sup- year for me. Stick beside me.” ican border in search for a new life, and ti-LGBT law and rhetoric. port this long tradition and celebrations “I am also very honored to be your when Immigration and Customs Enforce- tensions in the city flared against of Our Baltimore Pride royalty and their newly crowned Queen of Pride 2020,” ment detained her, she was denied lifesav- President Trump following his remarks legacies of community service through said Victoria Blair. “Should you feel the ing healthcare for a month. The day she on Twitter in July when he claimed that entertainment, without which this could need to say how you could do things was released, she died. Baltimore is a “disgusting rat-and-rodent not have been possible. We also want better, instead, put your words into ac- The two reiterated that the struggles infested mess.” The post was aimed at to thank Queen Bambi and King Justin tion – get involved! Show Baltimore the district’s rep- for their contributions towards making that every letter in the LGBT+ alpha- resentative, Elijah our communities a better place, and our bet stands for someone who matters!” Cummings.