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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 Miss Glamour Girl 2023 Pageant was held at McAvoy’s in Parkville, Md. on Sunday, Oct. 1. Miss Shantay was crowned the winner and qualified to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland Pageant in November.
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PHOTOS: DCGFFL 25th Anniversary Party
Gay flag football league marks milestone at Penn Social

The D.C. Gay Flag Football League (DCGFFL) held a 25th season anniversary party at Penn Social on Saturday, Sept. 23. Proceeds from the event benefited the LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL as well as the D.C. Center for the LGBTQ Community.
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The Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Court Square in Harrisonburg, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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