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PHOTOS: Unveiling Frank Kameny Way
LGBT rights pioneer honored with a section of 17th Street
Longtime gay civil rights advocate Frank Kameny was honored June 10 when the stretch of 17th Street, N.W., between P and R streets, was renamed Frank Kameny Way. Speakers at the ceremony included Kameny, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, D.C. City Council member Jack Evans, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Mike Silverstein and Obama administration official John Berry.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2025 Capital Pride Honors awards ceremony and gala reception was held at the National Building Museum on Thursday, June 5. Honorees included Cathy Renna, Jerry St. Louis, Ernest Hopkins, Lamar Braithwaite, Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Kriston Pumphrey, Gia Martinez, Kraig Williams and SMYAL. Presenters and speakers included U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Amber Ruffin, Raven-Symoné and Paul Wharton.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
La Fiesta: The Official Latinx Pride Party was held at Bunker on Thursday, May 29. The event was hosted by Lady J Monroe and featured performances by Mia Carlisle, Stefon Royce, Evry Pleasure and Alexis Carter St. James.
(Washington Blade photos by Robert Rapanut)
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