This is a weekly newsletter to put a face to the staff at the DC Center. Every week we will be featuring a staff member. This week, meet Stacey! Stacey is our Health & Wellness intern. This summer Stacey has been working with Shareese to help run our weekly packing parties, as well as help found The DC Center’s new yoga program.
Stacey Mannuel
I was taking classes part time and I thought pairing that with part time work at an LGBT organization would be fun too.
What is your music anthem?
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community?
I love that if you are looking for a home you can find it in our community.
What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there?
I like the phallic Washington monument and the tidal basin. When I’m there I typically go for festivals or just a nightly stroll
What do you think the LGBTQ+ community needs to improve on?
We need to work on trans inclusion and media representation of Queer people of color, specifically bisexual members of the community. A lot of media representation of bisexual people involve cheating, manipulation or experimentation… and hardly anyone ever comes out as bisexual!
What is your favorite Queer movie?
Blue is the Warmest Color because it’s the first Queer film I ever saw. I also like Paris is Burning and Tongues Untied because it showed me a new perspective on certain parts of the Queer Community.
What has been your favorite moment while working in The DC Center?
My favorite part while working at The DC Center was meeting another queer Indonesian
What clothing item is a staple in your wardrobe?
Earrings, rings, and bandanas
What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?
I would paint it with murals of the people of color who constructed the house.
Who do you most look up to in the queer community?
Alison Bechdel because I’m in love with her work, Dykes to Look Out For and Fun Home