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PHOTOS: ’50Faggots’ Launch Party
Online documentary series explores the lives of effeminate gay men

The online documentary series “50Faggots,” which explores the lives of effeminate gay men, held its D.C. launch party at Cobalt on July 30 with a special performance by Jade Sotomayor from “Ru Paul’s Drag Race.” Director Randall Jenson was joined on the stage by Timur Tugberk, Acid Betty, Cyon Flare and others from the show.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Us Helping Us and DC Black Pride held the annual Pride in the Park at Fort Dupont Park on Monday, May 29.
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Covering DC Black Pride Festival in the Park for @WashBlade . pic.twitter.com/amw66FZ7gs
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) May 29, 2023

The third Caroline County Pride Festival, “A Carnival Adventure,” was held in downtown Denton, Md. on Saturday, May 27.
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Covering Caroline County Pride in Denton, Md. for @WashBlade . #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/ET6YN5ceyp
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) May 27, 2023
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
Comedy show and resource fair held at Renaissance Washington

DC Black Pride held its Opening Reception at the Renaissance Washington Hotel on Friday, May 26.
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Covering DC Black Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride2023 @CheerDC_ performing: pic.twitter.com/QJI9mExtn5
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) May 27, 2023
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