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PHOTOS: Imperial Court Inaugural Gala

Service and social organization honors Kameny, Mariner and Dennis

Published

14 years ago

September 22, 2011

The Imperial Court held its inaugural gala on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Pete Exis)

The Imperial Court of Washington, D.C. held their inaugural gala on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Four Points Sheraton. Amid the pomp and ceremony, the service and entertainment organization honored LGBT rights pioneer Frank Kameny, DC Center Executive Director David Mariner and Mame Dennis (Carl Rizzi).

(Washington Blade photos by Pete Exis)

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Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) speaks at the 2025 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)