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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.
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The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
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The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
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The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
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