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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner
President Barack Obama speaks at annual gala
The Human Rights Campaign held its annual National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Oct. 1. President Barack Obama addressed the hundreds of attendees. Special guests included rugby legend and anti-bullying activist Ben Cohen, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, author Betty DeGeneres and wrestler Hudson Taylor. Featured entertainment included Greyson Chance, Cyndi Lauper and Mika.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Whitman-Walker Health held the 38th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Dec. 7. Hundreds participated in the charity fundraiser, despite temperatures below freezing. According to organizers, nearly $450,000 was raised for HIV/AIDS treatment and research.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performed “The Holiday Show” at Lincoln Theatre on Saturday. Future performances of the show are scheduled for Dec. 14-15. For tickets and showtimes, visit gmcw.org.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and activist Jeanne White-Ginder spoke at a commemoration of World AIDS Day at the White House on Sunday, Dec. 1. Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt were displayed on the South Lawn for the first time in U.S. history.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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