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PHOTOS: Allied in Greek drag contest
Eleven fraternity brothers at GW competed to raise money for the Trevor Project
Eleven fraternity brothers at George Washington University competed on Wednesday night in an amateur drag contest to send a message of acceptance to LGBT Greeks and to help raise money for the Trevor Project.
Allied in Pride, GWās largest LGBT student organization, teamed up with the universityās fraternities and sororities to put on the “Allied in Greek” event.
Allied in Pride President Nick Gumas told the Blade, āthe event will illustrate that it is okay to be different, encouraging members of the Greek community regardless of their race, sexual orientation, or religion to feel comfortable expressing themselves.ā
All 11 contestants were judged by a professional drag queen, a student drag queen, and the Executive Vice President of GWās Student Association, but only one contestant scored tens across the board. Beta Theta Piās Michael Morgan, the winner of the competition, said, āI hope that others saw this allied front for such great causes and that they really see that we can work together to defeat false stigmas and stereotypes. We can raise money for philanthropy and have a great time all the while.ā
With over 900 tickets distributed, the large crowd erupted into applause and fraternity chants at the end of each performance. The loudest cheers came at the announcement that over $1000 would be going to the Trevor Project.
(Washington Blade photos by Blake Bergen)
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PHOTOS: GLSEN Respect Awards
Marcia Gay Harden presented with Advocate Award in New York City ceremony
The LGBTQ advocacy organization GLSEN held its annual Respect Awards at Gotham Hall in New York City on April 29. Special guests included Billy Porter, Wilson Cruz, Nathan Lee Graham and Anthony Rapp. The evening included a live performance by The Scarlet Opera. Peppermint of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” served as host. Marcia Gay Harden was presented with the Advocate Award.
(Photos by Andrew Werner)
The DC Center for the LGBTQ Community, SMYAL and Rainbow Families sponsored Gay Day at the Zoo on Sunday at the Smithsonian National Zoo. The Smithsonian observed International Family Equality Day with special exhibits and an event space.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Taste of Point
Annual fundraiser held for LGBTQ youth scholarship, mentorship organization
The Point Foundation held its annual Taste of Point fundraiser at Room & Board on May 2.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)