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To say that Rayceen Pendarvis is a typical gay rights advocate would be a gross understatement.  The LGBT icon is literally a walking billboard for independent, free-spirited, open mindedness.  At times, the career Pendarvis enjoys can appear to be a 24/7 non-stop gay pride parade!  From the signature turban head wraps, over the head garments, and “take me as I am” presence, Pendarvis literally lives a unique personal truth.  Any issues adversely affecting the LGBT community also affect Pendarvis and many of the people the “Earthmother To The Gays” considers “family.”  Being strong enough to stand tall in the mist of widespread homophobia, racial degradation, and societal intolerance, is a virtue Pendarvis is proud to possess.  As a well-known Equality Advocate, Pendarvis aims to bridge the gaps that keep people from living in harmony, and sums up this meaningful life's work with one simple phrase, “I believe in bringing people together!” 

WASHINGTON SOCIALITE

The public persona of Rayceen Pendarvis is that of a “one-of-a-kind” dynamo, whose public image has graced the cover of magazines displayed on newsstands across the country.  When not presiding over the monthly festivities associated with The Ask Rayceen Show or hosting numerous LGBT and mainstream events, Pendarvis can often be found gracing the red carpet of many charitable, educational, and humanitarian social gatherings.  The DC socialite has been known to jet-set from one event to another, all while taking a moment to “shine a light” on others who are revered in the community.  The mere presence of the “Goddess of DC” often serves as a form of moral support for aspiring associates and friends, and Pendarvis receives enormous pleasure in contributing to their development and growth.  The towering icon is also known for utilizing considerable power and influence to help elevate the status of various events by agreeing to donate significant time and talent in a variety of capacities.

 

One thing is certain!  If Pendarvis is there, then you have definitely MADE IT, or you are surely ON YOUR WAY! 

FATHER OF FIVE AND MOTHER TO MANY

Most fans and followers consider Rayceen Pendarvis to be a mentor as well as a mother figure.  So much so, the revered maternal figure is often referred to as the “EARTHMOTHER TO THE GAYS!”  While the DC icon cherishes the thought of providing the community with a loving source of motherly guidance, Pendarvis has also set aside a significant portion of time and devoted it to the challenging task of raising kids.  Indeed, the social spotlight that Pendarvis gracefully glides through from day to day has not been at the expense of a meaningful personal life. 

 

The experience of parenting children, and all that it entails, has been a wonderful chapter in a long and somewhat unique life.  When briefly speaking on the subject Pendarvis stated, “I’m a father of five, can you believe that?  And a grandfather of two.  I helped raise my brother’s children…Which took a lot of my time, but it allowed me to teach them about a lot of things.   They watched me go to rallies, they watched me put together condom kits..I took them to meetings.  I exposed them to so many things about our community, and taught them the importance of equal rights for everybody.  And that’s been a great joy!”

 

Today, Pendarvis continues to enjoy being a proud parent and has even settled into the new and exciting role of becoming a very proud grandparent! 

A TRUE LOVE

Although many people may never find “true love,” Rayceen Pendarvis has certainly been blessed to have had a wonderful and loving companion.  For two glorious decades, Pendarvis and David Davis have thoroughly enriched each others lives.  The couple were fortunate to share a special relationship that not only reaped significant rewards for the two of them, but also showed those around them the sheer possibilities that love and commitment can achieve.  Davis was an avid singer and performer who shared music as a personal passion with Pendarvis.  Sadly, their relationship was cut short upon Davis’ death in 2008.  

 

When reflecting on their wonderful love affair, Pendarvis recalls “I had the greatest love of my life.....[for] twenty years… He was the greatest partner I ever could have asked for.  I buried him…on my birthday, it was one of the saddest things in the world I ever could have done.  I thought that my heart would fall apart, but my children kept me together, my family kept me together, people who knew about him, my community, my co-workers......because we showed people the power of our love!  And having him in my life for 20 years was a blessing.  It allowed me to show our community, and especially young people, the value of love.  And that you can have it, and you’re worthy of it, and you deserve it!  

 

In honor of their incredible love affair, the following song by dance divas “Two Tons O' Fun” is appropriately dedicated to the loving memory of David Leon Davis (June 21, 1969 – January 08, 2008).

 


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