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PHOTOS: Masquerade on the Mall

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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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

Gage Ryder wins annual competition

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January 19, 2026

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Gage Ryder, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 in a competition at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.

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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests

Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest

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January 12, 2026

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A demonstrator holds a sign with the photo of Renee Nicole Good. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.

Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)