DISTRICT DIARIES: Pride Month

In honor of Pride Month,  the Washington Spirit is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community members and leaders in the DMV who are advocating for change, creating a lasting impact, and proudly embracing their intersectional identities.

Gaby Vincent (she/her)

A former Spirit player, Gaby Vincent now works as the Community Outreach Specialist at the DC Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs and as the color commentator for ESPN 630’s coverage of Spirit matches. Gaby is a proud Black queer woman and trans community advocate, fighting passionately for all minority groups in DC and beyond.

On Pride Month: 

Pride Month is a moment to reflect on how far LGBTQIA+ rights have come, honor the brave leaders who fight for us every day, and remind us of how much further we need to go to achieve equality and safety. And, if your circumstances allow, it’s a time to celebrate and be free.

On representation:

As a Black, queer woman, I know what it’s like to walk into rooms or teams and not see yourself represented.

Growing up, I never thought I would be a professional athlete, let alone a radio analyst for a professional women’s soccer team. Now, here I am, having done both. And I’ve been Black and queer the whole time.

On identity:

I want people to know that their Blackness and their queerness are what makes them beautiful and special, and lean into their authenticity because you never know what opportunities lie ahead.

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