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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 LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai, Dan Martin and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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