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PHOTOS: Masquerade on the Mall
Whitman-Walker holds 17th annual Spring Gala

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.
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The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
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The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
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The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
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