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PHOTOS: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Pride
The 12th annual celebration held at Cafe Asia
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, Asian Pacific Islander Queer Sisters, Asian Queers United for Action, KushDC and the D.C. chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum hosted the 12th annual Pride & Heritage Celebration at Cafe Asia on Monday, May 23.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The new LGBTQ venue Crush held a party for friends, family and close supporters on Tuesday. For more information on future events at Crush, go to their Instagram page @crushbardc.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund held its annual National Champagne Brunch at the Grand Hyatt on Sunday, April 7. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) delivered the keynote address.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The TRANSform the Vote rally was held on the National Mall on March 31 for the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The rally was organized by the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), Trans USA National Pageantry and the Queer Equity Institute. Speakers included Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins and actress Angelica Ross.
A gala event was held in the evening at Hook Hall. Blossom: International Trans Day of Visibility Gala in Washington was presented by NCTE and featured speakers, a panel discussion and an all-trans drag showcase.
(Washington Blade photos by Linus Berggren)
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