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PHOTOS: Rally, protest against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Two arrested after handcuffing themselves to White House fence

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Lt. Dan Choi handcuffed himself to the White House fence. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A rally and protest against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ were held in downtown D.C. on Thursday. The rally at Freedom Plaza was coordinated by the Human Rights Campaign and featured comedian Kathy Griffin, among other speakers. A protest march continued from the plaza to the White House.

U.S. Army Lt. Dan Choi and Jim Pietrangelo, a former Army captain who was discharged in 2004 for being gay, were arrested after the two handcuffed themselves to the White House fence.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Dominique Jackson at Bunker

‘Pose’ star special guest at LGBTQ nightclub

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Dominique Jackson was the special guest at the 'Kunty' party at Bunker on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Star of “Pose” Dominique Jackson was the special guest at the vogue party “Kunty” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Bunker. DJ Mascari provided the music.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: SMYAL Fall Brunch

LGBTQ youth services organization celebrates 40 years

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at the 2024 SMYAL Fall Brunch on Sept. 21. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual Fall Brunch at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday, Sept. 21. Jaida Essence Hall of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ performed. Speakers included D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Task Force cocktail reception

Kierra Johnson speaks at rooftop event

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National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson speaks at a cocktail reception hosted by the Task Force's D.C. Board at The Observatory at America's Square on Friday, Sept. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The National LGBTQ Task Force D.C. Board held a cocktail reception at The Observatory at America’s Square on Friday, Sept. 20. Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson spoke at the rooftop event.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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