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The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network held a celebration at the K Street Lounge
The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network held a celebration at the K Street Lounge on Sept. 20 — the day that the repeal of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy went into effect. Attendees included Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).
(Washington Blade photos by Pete Exis)
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
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The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai, Dan Martin and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.
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Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
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