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PHOTOS: Unveiling Frank Kameny Way

LGBT rights pioneer honored with a section of 17th Street

Published

16 years ago

June 11, 2010

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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Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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1 day ago

May 17, 2026

Daniel Truitt

Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)