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PHOTOS: 2010 D.C. Black Pride Health and Wellness Expo
J Holiday and Wale headline annual event

D.C. Black Pride held its Health & Wellness Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 30. Rayceen Pendarvis, ButtaFlySoul and Shi-Queeta Lee hosted the event with entertainers Shadina, Running Water, Sabrina Blue, Monet Dupree, Eric Rainbow, Beat Ya Feet Kings, DJ Flexx, J Holiday and Wale performing.
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The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.
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The 2025 Silver Pride Resource Fair and Tea Dance was held at the Eaton Hotel on Wednesday, May 21.
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
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