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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: Fairfax City Pride

LGBTQ celebration held at Sherwood Center

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A scene from Fairfax City Pride on June 6. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Fairfax City Pride was held at the Sherwood Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, Va.) on Saturday, June 6.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Pride Run

D.C. Front Runners hold annual 5K at Congressional Cemetery

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The Pride Run 5K was held at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. Front Runners held the 14th annual 5K Pride Run at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday, June 6.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘Soul Divas’

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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A scene from the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's production of 'Soul Divas' at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performed “Soul Divas” at the Lincoln Theatre over the weekend. The show featured songs popularized by Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston and more.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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