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PHOTOS: Year-in-Review (Part One)

Here are some of the more enduring images in the Blade archive of events from January to June

Published

15 years ago

December 28, 2010

Lt. Dan Choi handcuffs himself to the White House fence on March 18 to protest the U.S. military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

2010 was an eventful year for the LGBT community in Washington. Here are some of the more enduring images in the Blade archive of events from January to June.

To see part two, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

[Photo Editor’s note: Photo galleries from before 2015 are in the process of being added to the current site. If you are a researcher or interested party who would like for this particular gallery to be moved ahead in the queue to be added, email Michael Key at [email protected] with your request.]

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Annual celebration held at JR.’s

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Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson dances at The Bonnet Ball at JR.'s Bar on Sunday, April 5. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos and video by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

Demonstrators in Anacostia join nationwide protests

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)