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PHOTOS: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Pride

The 12th annual celebration held at Cafe Asia

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15 years ago

May 26, 2011

Diana Rhodes of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum speaks at the 12th annual Pride & Heritage Celebration on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)