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Whitman-Walker holds 17th annual Spring Gala

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16 years ago

April 26, 2010

Jack Mackenroth of 'Project Runway' served as emcee at the Whitman-Walker gala. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Whitman-Walker Clinic held its 17th annual Spring Gala at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on April 23. Jack Mackenroth of “Project Runway” hosted the auction and awards ceremony. Award recipients included POZ Magazine and Caressa Cameron, Miss America for 2010. Other presenters included Whitman-Walker Board Chair June Crenshaw, Whitman-Walker Executive Director Don Blanchon, and HIV/AIDS issue advocate Shawn Decker.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)