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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)
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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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
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)
D.C. Latinx Pride celebrates culture and heritage
Fighting ‘Rainbow Panic’ in museums
A vice president marches by our side
Leaving for a barge trip through canals of Burgundy
Federal appeals court rules White House illegally banned trans troops
Time travelers from the AIDS era
Books for a pre-Pride celebration
Barney Frank’s powerful legacy for LGBTQ federal employees
Claudia López comes up short in Colombian presidential election
