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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Heroes, Engendered Spirits
Deacon Maccubbin named this year’s Capital Pride Superhero
Capital Pride Heroes and Engendered Spirits were honored in a ceremony at the Madison Hotel on June 2. Recipients of the 2010 Capital Pride Heroes award were Marta Alvarado, Ric Legg (aka. Destiny Childs), Rev. Elder Darlene Garner, D.C. Clergy United for Marriage Equality and D.C. for Marriage. The Engendered Spirits awards, given to people whose work has benefited the trans community, went to Anthony Hall, Ruth and Brian Hamilton, Sadie-Ryanne Baker, Thomas Coughlin and Leandrea Gilliam. Deacon Maccubbin was named this year’s Capital Pride Superhero.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The Washington Blade held its 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Friday, May 16. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer spoke along with State Sen. Russ Huxtable, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey, Blade Editor Kevin Naff, and Clear Space Theatre Managing Director Joe Gfaller. The event raises funds for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which was awarded to AU student Abigail Hatting.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
Xunami Muse of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 performed at the drag show Shook at Shakers on Saturday, May 10. Other performers included Crystal Edge, Tatianna, Aave Blue, Drew Friday and Jaybella Banks.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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