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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)
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)
The Bonnet Ball was held at JR.’s Bar (1519 17th St., N.W.) on Sunday.
(Washington Blade photos and video by Michael Key)
A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
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An effort to increase the number of psychiatrists of color
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Minimal version of ‘Streetcar Named Desire’ heading to Dupont Underground
