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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.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The second annual Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade was held in Shepherdstown, W.Va. on Monday, June 1.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Hagerstown Hopes held the Hagerstown Pride Festival outside Hub City Brewery on Saturday, May 30.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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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