For the first time, the Smithsonian’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer employees were formally represented at the annual Capital Pride Parade in June. Joining the “fighting peacocks” of SI Globe and friends in the parade were Acting Secretary Al Horvath; Eduardo Diaz, director of the Smithsonian Latino Center; Johnnetta Cole,director of the African Art Museum and Cynthia Brandt Stover, director of the National Campaign. (Photo courtesy of Rogelio Plasencia)