Washington City Paper

Lavender Evolutions started in a Petworth group home where Madison Dalton and Leslie Tellería created gathering space for QTBIPOC friends and community members. After their lease ended in 2022, they decided to keep the community vibe alive. Two years in, the D.C. collective hosts everything from book clubs and dance parties to phone-banking and wheat-pasting events for local queer and trans people of color. With the continued goal to uplift, educate, and entertain its participants, Lavender Evolutions fosters joy for a community often under attack. Read more about the collective’s origin story and what they’re up to today at the link in our bio. 📸 credits: Mariah Miranda, Mikayla Bryant