DC News Clips

Chris Dyer: Last week we posted that Chris Dyer was appointed Director of LGBT Affairs for DC. There are two follow up articles to note, this article in metroweekly, and this one in the Washington Blade. Find out more about Chris Dyer here.

Condom Controversy: Oh, the condom stories keep pouring in. There are related articles at DCist. The Washington Times inaccurately states that the DC condoms were wrapped in flimsy paper. This is simply not true. One has to wonder if anyone at the Washington Times even saw these condoms before they made that inaccurate claim. Google news asked for my take on the condom controversy which you can read here.

Big Tigger: Big Tigger and his friends are rolling into town for the HIV/AIDS ride for life read more about it at allhiphop.com

Congratulations to Chris Dyer

Today, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty announced the appointment of Christopher Dyer as the Director for the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Affairs.

A longtime LGBT civic activist, Dyer has served as interim director for the office since February 7, 2007. where he created a comprehensive directory of organizations that provide services and activities for those in the LGBT community, partnered with local organizations to hold community forums and organized a job fair and a career day for transgender residents. The office is also in the process of organizing a development training and economic development conference to be held in the fall.

Professionally, Dyer has worked for a variety of non-profit organizations since graduating from Ithaca College with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1992. He recently worked for the American Lung Association as a manager of member services for the professional development organization for the Lung Association staff.

Dyer started his 2nd term as an ANC Commissioner representing Logan Circle. He is currently the vice chair of the commission focusing primarily on crime prevention, development and parking challenges facing the community. Dyer also serves the city as a Human Rights Commissioner.

In 1997, Dyer founded the Youth Pride Alliance, a 501(c)3 organization that sponsors an annual Youth Pride Event for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LBGT) and questioning youth and their supporters. Dyer has also volunteered as the marketing and communications committee chair for the Crystal Meth Working Group and Secretary for the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club. He has served on ten Capital Pride planning committees and as a member of Mayor Anthony Williams' LGBT Advisory Committee.

In 2001, Dyer received the Gene Frey Award for Excellence in Volunteering from Whitman Walker Clinic and in 2003 he was named a Capital Pride Hero for his outstanding contributions to the LGBT community. Dyer has recently been honored by the DC Center for his contributions to the Crystal Meth Working Group. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking through Rock Creek Park and singing in various local karaoke establishments.

New Interim Director for LGBT Affairs

Longtime DC LGBT advocate Christopher Dyer has been appointed as the new Interim Director for LGBT Affairs for the Fenty Administration. I can't imagine anyone else who deserves this more than Chris, and I'm thrilled that he has this opportunity.

Chris is currently an ANC Rep for ANC 2F03. He is the founder of Youth Pride Day and the Youth Pride Alliance. He was a 2006 officer of the Gertrude Stein Democrats. He is also actively involved in the Crystal Meth Working Group. He has raised money for many DC LGBT organizations including SMYAL and has been active in many other local efforts including Capital Pride, which earned him a volunteer award from Whitman-Walker Clinic.

Mayor Fenty is lucky to have Christopher Dyer on board. You can read the official press release right here.