PHOTOS: D.C. Cowboys bootcamp

Seasoned veterans help get the new recruits ready for the limelight

Published

17 years ago

November 20, 2009

The D.C. Cowboys put new recruits through training to see if they have what it takes to join the squad. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Seasoned veterans help get the new recruits ready for the limelight

PHOTOS: Miss Gay Maryland America

Jalah Nicole captures title at 41st annual pageant

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1 day ago

October 14, 2026

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Jalah Nicole is crowned Miss Gay Maryland America 2026. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant was held at Hub City Brewery in Hagerstown, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Jalah Nicole was crowned the winner, and Maria Posa was named first alternate. Both competitors qualify for the Miss Gay America pageant in Atlanta in January.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Center for Black Equity honors leaders, activists at BE. Gala

Miyake-Mugler, Oakes co-host annual awards ceremony

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4 days ago

October 11, 2026

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Center for Black Equity President and CEO Kenya Hutton speaks at the 2026 BE. Gala on Saturday. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Center for Black Equity held its annual BE. Gala at Conrad Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Lolita Leopard Miyake-Mugler and Anthony Oakes co-hosted the awards ceremony.

Honorees included journalist and producer Justin Stewart; nonprofit leader Nikki Alexander; HIV advocate Marlene McNeese; the nonprofit organization FreeLux Project; actress Monroe Alise; public health advocate Tori Cooper; Manassas Park Vice Mayor Darryl G. Moore; Rev. Dr. Carmarion D. Anderson; Bishop Steven Sawyer; government relations professional Courtney Snowden; Senior Deputy Director of HAHSTA at D.C. Health, Clover Barnes; and Texas state Rep. Venton C. Jones.

The event was presented by Gilead.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)