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PHOTOS: Unveiling Frank Kameny Way

LGBT rights pioneer honored with a section of 17th Street

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Frank Kameny, third from left, is honored with a street sign for 'Frank Kameny Way.' (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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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PHOTOS: Halloween

Costumed revelers enjoy a spooky night at Kiki, Crush

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A scene from Kiki on Oct. 31, 2025. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

LGBTQ venues Kiki and Crush Dance Bar were packed with costumed partiers on Friday night for Halloween festivities.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Costumed competitors run down 17th street in annual event

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A scene from the 38th annual 17th Street High Heel Race on Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 38th annual High Heel Race was held on 17th Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Lady Liberty‘ was the winner of the 2025 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: HoCo Pride

Sixth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Columbia, Md.

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U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.) speaks at HoCo Pride in Columbia, Md. on Oct. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The sixth annual HoCo Pride Festival was held at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia, Md. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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