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PHOTOS: Miss Gay D.C. America 2010
Coti Collins captures the title; Kristina Kelly first alternate
Town hosted the Miss Gay D.C. America 2010 regional pageant, Legally Jade: Pretty in Pink, April 24. Seven contestants vied for the title of Miss Gay D.C. Guest performances included the national anthem from Miss District of Columbia Jen Corey, and performances by Miss Gay America 2010 Coco Montrese and Miss Gay America 2009 Jessica Jade. Coti Collins captured the title of Miss Gay D.C. America 2010; Kristina Kelly won first alternate. Both are qualified to compete at the Miss Gay America 2010 pageant in Columbus, Ohio, in October.
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A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
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PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary
D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery
The Capital Stonewall Democrats held a 50th anniversary celebration at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee.
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The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.
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