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Deacon Maccubbin | |
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 Deacon Maccubbin in 2003, at the Capital Pride gay pride parade | |
| Born | Larry Page Maccubbin 1943 (age 82–83) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupations | LGBTQ rights activist, bookstore owner |
Larry Page "Deacon" Maccubbin (born 1943)[1][2] is an American LGBTQ rights activist who is the founder of Washington D.C.'s first Pride parade[3] and is "father" of the Lambda Literary Awards.[4] He is also a founder and chair of the Washington Area Gay Community Council (WAGCC).
Life and activism
[edit]In his early life, Maccubin served in the United States Army. While in the service, he briefly joined the Gay Liberation Front D.C.[4] He became a gay rights activist in 1969,[5] when he was 26 years old, the year he came out as gay.[6]
Maccubbin opened the gay bookstore Lambda Rising in 1974 in Washington, D.C. As he was planning to attend New York Pride, Maccubbin's friends suggested that he start a Pride celebration locally. Thus, Maccubbin organized a Gay Pride block party in front of his store at 1724 20th Street NW.[3] With the help of his friend Bob Carpenter, Maccubbin further organized and wrangled 2,000 attendees. In addition to the block party-turned-parade, Maccubbin also created the first gay youth support group in D.C. and the gay switchboard.[5]
In 1989, Maccubbin and partners founded the Lambda Literary Awards.[7]
In 2015, Maccubbin served as grand marshal of the Capitol Pride Parade, which he founded.[6]
Awards
[edit]- Distinguished Service Award, Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA)[5]
- Pioneer Award, 8th Lambda Literary Awards[6]
- Community Pioneer Award, Rainbow History Project[6]
Personal life
[edit]Maccubbin has been married to Jim Bennett[7] since February 26, 1982.[6]
Maccubbin collects antiques, including copperplate engravings from the 17th and 18th centuries, and possesses many rare LGBTQ books.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "This Day in Gay History". White Crane Institute. March 16, 2025. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Holly (December 17, 2021). "Giving People the Courage to Be Themselves: Gay Pride Day in D.C." Boundary Stones, WETA. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- 1 2 "Celebrating local Pride Heroes: Deacon Maccubbin — the man behind DC's Pride Party". WTOP News. June 8, 2024.
- 1 2 "Deacon Maccubbin (2007) · Community Pioneers: Creators of DC's LGBTQ Communities". Rainbow History Project Digital Collections.
- 1 2 3 "Summersgill presents award to Deacon Maccubbin". GLAA.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 DiGuglielmo, Joey (June 10, 2015). "Queery: Deacon Maccubbin". Washington Blade.
- 1 2 Chibbaro Jr., Lou (June 5, 2025). "Deacon Maccubbin reflects on 50 years of D.C. Pride celebrations". Washington Blade.