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PHOTOS: National Stonewall Democrats Convention

LGBTQ political group holds event at Capital Hilton Hotel

Published

15 years ago

July 31, 2010

National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director Michael Mitchell speaks at the convention on July 30. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

National Stonewall Democrats held their convention at the Capital Hilton Hotel in D.C. beginning July 30. Featured speakers and presenters included Democratic National Committee Executive Director Jen O’Malley; DNC member Barbara Casbar Siperstein; U.S. House Reps. Jared Polis, Paul Hodes and Patrick Murphy; and congressional candidates Scott Galvin of Florida and Ed Potosnak of New Jersey.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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The Dropkick Murphys perform at the Remove the Regime rally outside of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Remove the Regime rally and march was held on Saturday, Nov. 22.

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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Observance held at Metropolitan Community Church

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3 days ago

November 23, 2025

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Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Nov. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event was emceed by Rayceen Pendarvis and Dwight Venson. Musical selections were provided by Agape Praise and Dynamic Praise. Proclamations from the D.C. Council and the D.C. Office of the Mayor were presented. The Pouring of the Libation was conducted by Rev. Elder Akousa McCray and Rev. Paul Fulton-Woods of Unity Fellowship Church.

Remarks were given by trans survivors of violence. Family members of slain trans woman Dream Johnson were featured speakers. Prayers were given by Rev. Cathy Alexander and Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. Yael Shafritz gave a Jewish prayer through a video presentation. Closing remarks were given by community leader, Earline Budd.

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PHOTOS: Cheers to Out Sports!

LGBTQ homeless youth services organization honors local leagues

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1 week ago

November 17, 2025

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Wanda Alston Foundation Executive Director Cesar Toledo, on right, presents an award to the D.C. Front Runners at the 'Cheers to Out Sports!' event held at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held a “Cheers to Out Sports!” event at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday, Nov. 17. The event was held by the LGBTQ homeless youth services organization to honor local LGBTQ sports leagues for their philanthropic support.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)