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PHOTOS: World AIDS Day
‘Persistent Voices’ poetry reading, vigil at Dupont Circle among events
The “Persistent Voices” poetry reading kicked off World AIDS Day events in Washington on Tuesday at the Thurgood Marshall building. The reading was sponsored by the DC Center, Us Helping Us, the Whitman-Walker Clinic and POZ. Local television personality Roby Chavez hosted the event.
A World AIDS Day candlelight vigil was held on Wednesday in Dupont Circle. Members of the LGBT-inclusive Bet Mishpachah congregation lit the first candle of the menorah marking the first day of Hanukkah. Speakers included Rabbi Toby Manewith, Don Blanchon of the Whitman-Walker Clinic, and television personality Paul Wharton.
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The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual Fall Brunch at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday, Sept. 21. Jaida Essence Hall of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ performed. Speakers included D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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The National LGBTQ Task Force D.C. Board held a cocktail reception at The Observatory at America’s Square on Friday, Sept. 20. Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson spoke at the rooftop event.
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The LGBTQ family and ally organization PFLAG held its “Love Takes Justice” reception at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Honorees at the event included Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten.
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